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Puberty
Puberty is the time when kids mature into young adults through physical, emotional and social changes. These changes usually happen between 8 and 18 years of age. Some kids go through puberty quickly, others more slowly. Overall, puberty can last for 2-5 years. Parents often wonder how to…
Touch helps people connect, but children need to understand the difference between ‘okay’ and ‘not okay’ touch.
Here are five key points:
Ownership of Their Body: Teach your child that their body belongs to them. No one can touch them without permission, and inappropriate touches are wrong and…
Sharing Nudes
Sharing nudes can be a normal part of exploring body and sexuality for young people, but it comes with risks. Before sending a nude, it's important to consider whether you feel pressured, if the recipient can keep it private, and whether you can avoid showing your face or identifying…
Rapid antigen tests are no longer available at Provincial Public Health locations
Rapid tests are now only available to a specific group of people.
If you develop symptoms and you are eligible for a publicly-funded test, we recommend you contact your primary care provider or pharmacist to…
This toolkit provides resources to support workplace leaders in implementing a comprehensive workplace wellness program.
For additional information, visit the TBDHU.com/workplaces page.
Parents and caregivers reminded to keep children and themselves up to date with routine immunizations. Pregnant individuals are also a group of emphasis.
The province has seen a rise in pertussis (whooping cough) cases. While the rates of pertussis in the District of Thunder Bay are currently…
SYPHILIS IS HERE
You can have syphilis and not know it! Many people do not notice any symptoms. However, even with no symptoms, if left untreated syphilis can cause serious health problems.
Syphilis cases are increasing in Thunder Bay and across the district!
Get Tested! Testing is available…
Join our Lactation Drop-In Support Group, a welcoming space for anyone preparing to breastfeed or chestfeed, as well as those currently nursing a child of any age. This group provides peer support and access to evidence-based information to help you navigate your feeding journey. Whether you're a…