‘Health and Wellness’ Information

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As the COVID-19 booster campaign ramps up, the Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is switching to providing primarily Moderna vaccine (SpikeVax) to individuals 30 years of age and older for first, second and third doses at the CLE Coliseum clinic in Thunder Bay and in TBDHU-run clinics in the [Read more]

In light of recent increases in the highly transmissible Omicron variant the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care has added some temporary enhanced measures to help reduce the risk of this virus entering Long Term Care Homes. Effective Immediately Facility Wide: All General Visitors over the age [Read more]

Halloween Guidance Halloween traditions, including trick-or-treating, are important activities for mental and social well being, but it is important to take precautions if you choose to participate. By following public health recommendations to protect one another and our communities, we can limit [Read more]

MATAWA FIRST NATIONS MANAGEMENT EXPRESS CONCERN ABOUT INCREASED TARGETING OF HOMELESS PEOPLE AND THE HOMELESSNESS SERVICING SECTOR IN THE CITY OF THUNDER BAY CALLING FOR COMPASSION THUNDER BAY, ON – Matawa First Nations Management (MFNM) is expressing concern about increased targeting of [Read more]

“Welcome Dr. Nowierski” Dr. Catherine Nowierski is a recent graduate from the Queen’s University Family Medicine residency program.  She was born in Mississauga ON, and grew up enjoying the outdoors, ATVing, snowmobiling, boating and fishing at her family’s cottage. Moving [Read more]

Updated October 12, 2021; includes data up to October 9, 2021 TBDHU COVID-19 Response Indicators The following indicators, among several others, are monitored by local public health officials and the Ontario government regularly to ensure the appropriate public health measures are being taken [Read more]

THUNDER BAY, ON – CBC Superior Morning’s interview with the Thunder Bay District Health Unit’s (TBDHU) Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Janet DeMille. Dr. DeMille shares an encouraging update to the COVID situation in the city and our district. RELATED LINKS Visit the TBDHU’s [Read more]

THUNDER BAY, ON – Dr. Janet DeMille, Medical Officer of Health for the Thunder Bay District Health Unit shares an update of how COVID-19 is affecting the district on CBC’s Superior Morning radio show. Thunder Bay District Health Unit YouTube channel [Read more]

QUICK LINK: Get your VACCINE PASSPORT DOCUMENTS CLICK HERE As of yesterday, September 22, 2021, Ontario COVID-19 Vaccine Certificates, commonly referred to as “vaccine passports”, are required to enter a wide variety of establishments/businesses across our province. Patrons are required [Read more]

MANITOUWADGE, ON – Santé Manitouwadge Health announced the arrival of a new doctor on their website today with the following statement: “Santé Manitouwadge Health welcomes Dr. Cimona to our Team and Community! Dr. Cimona trained in South Africa, and, for the past 7 years he has [Read more]

Third Doses of COVID-19 Vaccines to Most Vulnerable Populations THUNDER BAY, ON – On Tuesday August 17, 2021 the Province announced that third doses of the COVID-19  vaccine will be offered to specific high-risk groups. These include:  Transplant recipients (including solid organ [Read more]

Before you scroll down to the press release from Superior-Greenstone District School Board below, let me share some important details I learned about this initiative from Manitouwadge Principal Jody Kuczynski. Looking at the photo included with the release, of a basket filled with menstrual [Read more]

MANITOUWADGE, ON – Sante Manitouwadge Health, which continues to be faced with a shortage of nurses (CLICK HERE for details) has announced the imminent departure of yet another doctor. Effective September 8th, 2021 Dr. Park will be ending his services at Santé Manitouwadge Health. Effective [Read more]