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Reporting Obligations
Individuals with suspect or confirmed cases must be reported to the Thunder Bay District Health Unit by the next working day:
Fax: (807) 625-4822
Phone: 625-8318 or toll-free at 1-888-294—6630, ext. 8318
Positive tuberculosis skin tests and positive IGRA serology (LTBI…
The TB outbreak declared on March 8, 2018, continues in the city of Thunder Bay. Individuals who are street involved, homeless or under-housed continue to be disproportionately affected by TB and HIV.
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The TBDHU Infectious Disease and Street Outreach teams continue to do…
As of August 2024, the following organizations offer TB Skin Testing (TST). Please contact the facility regarding their hours of operation.
PLEASE CONTACT THE FACILITY REGARDING THEIR HOURS OF OPERATION AND THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS TEST.
Open to the Public
The following table includes…
Collaborative Project Promotes Workplace Mental Wellness Initiatives
Promoting and supporting mental health and well-being in our community is one of 4 key pillars that came out of the TBDHU’s 2017-2020 Strategic Plan. This pillar was addressed head-on in 2018 with…
In March 2018, TBDHU declared a community outbreak of tuberculosis (TB). Over the course of 7 months 11 cases were identified - 73% of which were within the homeless or under-housed population. The outbreak was a huge strain on resources both human and financial. To mitigate some of the…
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…
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…
Child care facilities (daycares) licensed under the Child Care and Early Years Act are required to meet and maintain specific provincial standards to protect the health, safety and well-being of the children. Licenses must be renewed at least every year.
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is…
A community HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) outbreak was declared by the TBDHU on June 25, 2019. The outbreak declaration comes after a recent spike of cases in May and June 2019 bringing the total number since January 1, 2019 to 8 cases with 2 additional cases under investigation.…
Each year, the Thunder Bay District Health Unit produces an annual performance and financial report as a requirement of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care’s Public Health Organizational Standards. The report outlines the Health Unit’s vision and mission, provides an overview of our finances…
Vaccines Orders not available for pick up on Thursday, May 22 before 1:30pm
TBDHU staff will be attending a staff recognition event on Thursday, May 22 until 1:30pm
Orders will be available after 1:30pm on Thursday OR on Friday, May 23
Contact TBDHU to make alternate arrangements if the above…
COVID-19 Spring Campaign has launched.
Eligibility is limited so please see below for a specific list under “WHO should receive a COVID-19 vaccine dose this spring?”
Use the provincial pharmacy locator to find a pharmacy providing COVID-19 vaccines. Search by postal code OR by city.
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May 6, 2024
Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) Update
COVID-19 Spring Campaign
IPV Available the week of May 5
Training and Educational Opportunities
COURSE: Hepatitis C Fundamentals – Free online…
Disclaimer
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit supports mental health in a variety of ways across our programs.
We do not provide acute crisis or mental health services or counselling. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis:
Call 911
Call the suicide crisis helpline at…
For more information on TB and the outbreak, visit the Tuberculosis Outbreak page.
Updated: April 2018