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In Ontario, 4 out of 5 people are non-smokers. The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) wants to make that 5 out of 5. Our role is to support and develop local programs to decrease the harmful effects of smoking, vaping and commercial tobacco.
We do that through a variety of approaches,…
Policy
Accessibility policy: BH-02-12 Accessibility Standards for Customer Service (PDF)
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit strives to make it easy for everyone to get the services and information they want and in the way they need to improve their health.
Our goal is to provide people of…
Are you protecting your most important business asset?
No matter how big or small, any company’s biggest asset is its employees.
Top 5 reasons to invest in employee wellness (PDF):
More productive and engaged employees
Improved workplace culture and staff morale
Reduced absenteeism…
Our lakes are great places to relax, cool down, and have some family time during the summer. But bacterial infections such as E. coli can put a damper on the fun. Our role is to monitor public beaches within the city and district (with the exception of beaches within provincial parks) and alert…
About the Conference
The annual Harm Reduction Conference is presented by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit with the support of the Thunder Bay Drug Strategy. The goals of the conference are to:
Provide a forum for the safe and open exchange of ideas
Share strategies and technical information…
Have you had an Unexpected Bad Reaction to a Street Drug?
Report bad drugs here. The Thunder Bay District Health Unit will investigate further.
If someone is having a bad reaction now, call 911.
Submit Your Bad Street Drugs Experience
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Good mental health is important to functioning well at work and outside of work too.
Follow the links below for resources on how the workplace can impact mental health, how to protect your mental health at work, and the mental health services that are available to help.
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Our Mission
The Thunder Bay Perinatal Coalition is committed to fostering a culture and environment honouring the perinatal individual and their family, by actively advocating and promoting collaborative services to enhance outcomes and facilitate information sharing within our community.…
Reporting Obligations
Suspected cases must be reported immediately by phone to TBDHU at 625-5930 or toll-free 1-888-294-6630, ext. 5930 (Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm). After hours and on weekends/holidays call Thunder Bay Answering Service at (807) 624-1280.
Epidemiology
Aetiologic Agent:…
Vaccine Protection Against Pertussis
TBDHU recommends adults receive vaccine protection against pertussis (whooping cough) so they do not spread the infection to infants who will not be protected until they receive their infant vaccine series.
The FREE Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis…
Many homeowners in the Thunder Bay District rely upon septic systems, or onsite sewage treatment systems, to treat and disperse their sanitary wastewater.
Approval for in-ground sewage treatment and dispersal is required in all parts of Ontario, including the unorganized lands.
TBDHU…
Note: the following has been adapted from the Government of Ontario's Smoke-Free Ontario Act (2017) fact sheet: How the Act Affects: Residential Care Facilities.
Ce document est disponible en Français. Pour obtenir plus d'information, veuillez communiquez avec un agent avec le bureau de santé…
What is Physical Literacy?
Do you:
Love to be active?
Find the time to make physical activity part of your daily routine?
Believe that you can jump in to a new physical activity or sport and succeed?
Take initiative to make being active a life-long goal?
Then you are physically literate!…
Note: the following has been adapted from the Government of Ontario's Smoke-Free Ontario Act (2017) fact sheet: How the Act Affects: Hospitals and Hospital Properties.
Ce document est disponible en Français. Pour obtenir plus d'information, veuillez communiquez avec un agent avec le bureau de…
UV Index
To find the current UV index for the Thunder Bay District, please visit Environment Canada's page: Thunder Bay's Current Weather Conditions
UV Index
UV Index
Description
Low (1-2)
Sunglasses (bright days)
Cover-up (> 1 hour)
Sunscreen SPF 30+ (> 1 hour)
Medium (3-5…