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Psychoactive substances – what are often called “drugs” - are a part of our society. Most Canadians will use substances at some point in their lives, for many different reasons. Sometimes, using substances can cause harm to people’s health and to families and communities. Because many people…
Rodents and insects can be a big problem for both homeowners and business owners. The Thunder Bay District Health Unit provides information about prevention and control, and public health inspectors inspect businesses in the District – particularly restaurants and food vendors – for signs of pests…
Lactation Clinic Info and HoursWhat We DoThe TBDHU’s role is to:Provide breastfeeding/chestfeeding support services to individuals in Thunder Bay and the District.Ensure accurate, accessible information is available to pregnant people by providing one-on-one, online and in-person prenatal classes.…
Beach Notifications
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit will notify the public of any issues concerning beaches tested by the Health Unit.
Beach advisories will be issued in beaches outside of Thunder Bay (with the exception of private beaches and provincial parks) when recreational water…
Planning a family? Or perhaps you've made a decision not to have a baby right now?
Either way, it’s important for women and men of reproductive age to be healthy for their unborn children. Whether you are planning it or not, pregnancies do happen. In fact, a Lakehead University study found…
Have you recently had a baby or has someone close to you had a baby in the last year? Did you know that 1 in 5 women experience mood changes after baby? Postpartum mood difficulties (PPMD) or often called postpartum depression (PPD) not only affects women but has the potential to affect her…
Having a baby can be tiring physically, mentally, and emotionally. It's important to make the time to rest and relax as your health is important to the whole family. Here are a few other things you can keep in mind:
Weight loss. Do not try to lose pregnancy weight immediately. Weight loss…
ResourcesHaving a Baby in Thunder Bay? Programs During Pregnancy and After Baby Arrives (PDF)Choosing a Prenatal Care Provider (PDF) Community EventsFlora's WalkFlora's Walk for Perinatal Mental Health is a community event that brings together individuals, families, and professionals to raise…
Air quality has a direct impact on our health. Certain medical conditions including asthma, COPD and bronchitis can be triggered or worsened by poor air quality, resulting in lost activity days, hospitalization and in extreme cases death. There is also a growing awareness of radon, a naturally…
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Guidance for 2025/2026 respiratory illness season is available on these dedicated pages:
Influenza
COVID-19
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In this section, health care providers can access important information about public health as it pertains to their profession. Please note: “health…
In this section, childcare, preschool, elementary school and secondary school educators can find useful information about public health topics such as physical activity, nutrition, sexual health, oral health and more.
Healthy Schools
Teacher Resources
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Healthy…
In this section, you can access useful information relevant to organizations, businesses and employers such as COVID-19 information and resources, safe food handling certification, beauty and body art safety, pool and spa operator information, workplace health and more. Infectious…
This document provides some environmental contaminants, where they are found, and how they come in contact with the human body.
This handy checklist can help identify what you are currently doing and what changes you can make to improve your home environment.