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As they say, safety first! And it’s something we believe and enthusiastically support at the Thunder Bay District Health Unit.
TBDHU is responsible for promoting and protecting the health of the community through a number of education and awareness initiatives such as:
Providing…
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The information presented on this site has been posted for general information purposes only and written by qualified professionals. It is subject to change without notice.
As such, the information is not intended as a replacement or substitution for a consultation with a…
Section 32 of Ontario Regulation 493 requires that every food premises operator must ensure that at all times during operation there is at least one food handler or supervisor on the premises who has completed provincially-approved food handler training. The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU…
What is Food Poisoning?
Foodborne illness, commonly known as food poisoning, happens when people eat food containing harmful germs or organisms including bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi. Many foods naturally contain small amounts of these germs, but our bodies can usually handle them without…
Providing food to the public carries an immense responsibility. Proper food handling steps must be followed to reduce the risk of foodborne illness (food poisoning) whether you are a national food producer/manufacturer, a restaurant owner, or operating a home-based business. The role of the Thunder…
expand_moreAppointments at Rural Community Clinic - Stanley
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for Rural Communities
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Date
Time
NorWest Arena
40 Hwy 588, Stanley
Thurs. June 17
2:00 - 6:30 p.m.
For residents of Oliver Paipoonge, Neebing, O’Connor, Conmee, Gillies and nearby…
We all deserve safe drinking water. One of the Thunder Bay District Health Unit’s role is to prevent and reduce water-borne illness related to drinking water. The TBDHU does this in a number of ways, including:
Surveillance and inspection of drinking water systems;
Timely response to drinking…
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Call 911 right away if you feel you are in immediate danger or are injured.
Home isn’t always the safest place. Many women, girls, trans and non-binary people face a heightened risk of violence, especially at home. Domestic violence is a form of gender-based violence that often plays out at…
Ontario’s CMOH Dr. Kieran Moore has released a Memorandum regarding cases of severe acute hepatitis of unknown origin in children in Europe and the United States.
Clinicians need to be vigilant of infants and children up to 16 years of age presenting with signs and symptoms compatible with acute…
West Nile Virus is transmitted, or spread, to humans through a bite from an infected mosquito.
TBDHU has been monitoring the local mosquito population for many years to identify any risk. This is done by trapping mosquitos and testing them. To date, West Nile Virus is not endemic in our area and…
Mould in the corner of a room.
Mould is a health hazard. It is a type of fungus – or more accurately, a group of different kinds of fungi – that can grow in damp areas in public places and in your home. The Thunder Bay District Health Unit’s role is to:
Inspect public areas as necessary and…
Students in various programs such as health care, social work, child and youth, and education are often required to submit documentation as part of their program. This can include proof of immunization, bloodwork and lab reports, and certifications. This page outlines how you can gather the…