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.PHOTO OPTION FOR REPORTING IMMUNIZATIONS: Photos of immunization (vaccine) records can now be reported to TBDHU by uploading to a safe and secure TBDHU link. See below under "Reporting an Immunization Record" for more information.
USE ICON TO EASILY ACCESS VACCINE RECORDS: Use ICON as a…
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…
In Ontario, 4 out of 5 people are non-smokers. The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) wants to make that 5 out of 5. Our role is to support and develop local programs to decrease the harmful effects of smoking, vaping and commercial tobacco.
We do that through a variety of approaches,…
Policy
Accessibility policy: BH-02-12 Accessibility Standards for Customer Service (PDF)
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit strives to make it easy for everyone to get the services and information they want and in the way they need to improve their health.
Our goal is to provide people of…
Are you protecting your most important business asset?
No matter how big or small, any company’s biggest asset is its employees.
Top 5 reasons to invest in employee wellness (PDF):
More productive and engaged employees
Improved workplace culture and staff morale
Reduced absenteeism…
Our lakes are great places to relax, cool down, and have some family time during the summer. But bacterial infections such as E. coli can put a damper on the fun. Our role is to monitor public beaches within the city and district (with the exception of beaches within provincial parks) and alert…
About the Conference
The annual Harm Reduction Conference is presented by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit with the support of the Thunder Bay Drug Strategy. The goals of the conference are to:
Provide a forum for the safe and open exchange of ideas
Share strategies and technical information…
Have you had an Unexpected Bad Reaction to a Street Drug?
Report bad drugs here. The Thunder Bay District Health Unit will investigate further.
If someone is having a bad reaction now, call 911.
Submit Your Bad Street Drugs Experience
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Good mental health is important to functioning well at work and outside of work too.
Follow the links below for resources on how the workplace can impact mental health, how to protect your mental health at work, and the mental health services that are available to help.
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Reporting Obligations
Laboratory confirmed cases must be reported to the Thunder Bay District Health Unit by fax, phone or mail.
Fax: (807) 625-4822
Phone: 625-8318 or toll-free at 1-888-294-6630, ext. 8318
Mail: 999 Balmoral Street, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6E7
Epidemiology
Aetiologic Agent:…
Our Mission
The Thunder Bay Perinatal Coalition is committed to fostering a culture and environment honouring the perinatal individual and their family, by actively advocating and promoting collaborative services to enhance outcomes and facilitate information sharing within our community.…
Reporting Obligations
Suspected cases must be reported immediately by phone to TBDHU at 625-5930 or toll-free 1-888-294-6630, ext. 5930 (Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm). After hours and on weekends/holidays call Thunder Bay Answering Service at (807) 624-1280.
Epidemiology
Aetiologic Agent:…
PLEASE NOTE: This page provides up to date information about active outbreaks within the city of Thunder Bay and the District communities.
An outbreak is declared in a facility when there is a higher than normal rate of respiratory or gastrointestinal symptoms among the residents. The public…
Vaccine Protection Against Pertussis
TBDHU recommends adults receive vaccine protection against pertussis (whooping cough) so they do not spread the infection to infants who will not be protected until they receive their infant vaccine series.
The FREE Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis…
Many homeowners in the Thunder Bay District rely upon septic systems, or onsite sewage treatment systems, to treat and disperse their sanitary wastewater.
Approval for in-ground sewage treatment and dispersal is required in all parts of Ontario, including the unorganized lands.
TBDHU…