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The effects of pesticides (including herbicides, fungicides and insecticides) on human health are complex and not completely understood. However, there are clear links between pesticide use and illness. The Thunder Bay District Health Unit’s role is to provide recommendations and information about…
February 20, 2019 - Officials at the Thunder Bay District Health Unit and Hogarth Riverview Manor, located at 300 N. Lillie Street have declared an outbreak of a gastrointestinal illness affecting Lavender resident home area (2 North).
Admissions, transfers, discharges and social activities have…
Walk, Broc and Roll (WBR) is a physical activity challenge to be used as part of the Northern Fruit and Vegetable Program.
The intent of the Northern Fruit and Vegetable Program is to support youth from JK-Grade 8 to develop positive relationships with food and physical activity by influencing…
In School ImplementationNFVP Implementation Funds are provided to participating schools to administer the program. Learn more about how your school can spend the Implementation Funds.Tips to Enhance Program DeliveryAvoid serving poor quality produce which may result in a negative experience…
February 24, 2019 - Officials at the Thunder Bay District Health Unit and Southbridge Pinewood, located at 2625 E. Walsh Street, have declared a facility-wide gastrointestinal outbreak on February 24, 209 at 10:30am.
Admissions, transfers, discharges and social activities have been cancelled until…
February 25, 2019 - Officials at the Health Unit and Pioneer Ridge, located at 750 Tungsten Street, have now declared a facility wide gastrointestinal outbreak.
Admissions, transfers, discharges and social activities have been cancelled until further notice. Visitors are restricted to family…
February 27, 2019 - Officials at the Health Unit and Southbridge Roseview have declared a facility wide gastrointestinal outbreak, located at 99 Shuniah Street.
Admissions, transfers, discharges and social activities have been cancelled until further notice. Visitors are restricted to family…
March is Nutrition Month across Canada. This year’s theme is “Unlock the Potential of Food.” Registered Dietitians are regulated health professionals who are passionate about food and the many ways it can contribute to good health. We want to encourage people to think about food and the potential…
February 28, 2019 - With the success of the DineWise food safety grade program in the City of Thunder Bay, the Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is expanding food safety grade signs to all communities served by the TBDHU.
Residents in communities outside of Thunder Bay will soon begin to…
At the Thunder Bay District Health Unit, we believe that everyone has the right to choose the birth control method that is right for them.
What We Do
Birth Control Prescriptions
The TBDHU Sexual Health Clinic provides clients with a number of birth control options, including:
Birth…
The outbreak of gastrointestinal illness at Hogarth Riverview Manor – Lavender Resident Home Area (2 North), located at 300 N. Lillie Street, has been declared over this morning at 9am. All restrictions have been lifted.
The Health Unit is urging people to stay at home and refrain from visiting…
The outbreak of gastrointestinal illness at Southbridge Pinewood, located at 2625 E. Walsh Street, has been declared over today at 10am. All restrictions have been lifted.
The Health Unit is urging people to stay at home and refrain from visiting hospitals, long-term care facilities and retirement…