‘Health and Wellness’ Information

MANITOUWADGE, ON – It’s never fun to have a ‘bo bo’ but recently it was fun to have a pretend one in the JK/SK/Grade 1 class at Manitouwadge Public School. Our littlest ones were given a very valuable insight into what would go on if they ever had need of an ambulance.  Two members of [Read more]

MANITOUWADGE, ON – Saturday, October 26th, volunteers at the Manitouwadge Food Bank reported being overrun by costumed do-gooders; witches, comic book heroes, ghost moose, apostles and other biblical characters, skeletons, animals and many others in spooky and not-so-spooky disguises. [Read more]

Originally from the U.S., Annie earned her Canadian Citizenship in 2013. Annie & her Husband live in Pic River First Nation. She works as full-time as an Adult Mental Health and Addictions Therapist at the Marathon office of North of Superior Counseling Programs. Annie Wenger-Nabigon, MSW, RSW [Read more]

by Mandy Godin and Dave Mauro TERRACE BAY, ON – Within our world there are many children, especially girls, who do not have the luxury of obtaining an education for a variety of reasons.  This lack of education results in a continued cycle of poverty, especially in underdeveloped [Read more]

Once again, the Northwest Tobacco Control Area Network (NW TCAN) will be supporting youth engagement projects with a focus on tobacco prevention. Schools and community groups are eligible to apply for a 2013/2014 Youth Engagement Grant of up to $1000 by Nov. 15, 2013. “We are pleased to offer the [Read more]

Thunder Bay District Health Unit – Influenza Vaccinations – Community Clinics If you need more information about the flu shot clinics in the District, please call the nearest branch office – click here for the phone numbers. Please note: Children under 16 need the written consent [Read more]

Pondering the possibility of a personal health crisis is not easy and, despite the growing prevalence of debilitating illnesses and other disabling events, many people put it on the back burner. However, when the unexpected happens, the immediate financial impact can be devastating and negative [Read more]

Originally from the U.S., Annie earned her Canadian Citizenship in 2013. Annie & her Husband live in Pic River First Nation.  She works as full-time as an Adult Mental Health and Addictions Therapist at the Marathon office of North of Superior Counseling Programs. Annie Wenger-Nabigon, MSW, [Read more]

SCHREIBER, ON – Wednesday evening (October 9th, 2013) The North Shore Family Health Team, with the support of coporate sponsors; McCausland Hospital, Stuart Pharmacy (Terrace Bay), and Schreiber Recreation Department,  held the Menopause Information Gala, at the Schreiber Recreation Centre. [Read more]

MARATHON, ON– It is World Habitat Day. “Today is the 28th annual World Habitat Day. A day of grassroots action throughout the world, which starts right here in Marathon,” enthused Diane Mitchell from Habitat for Humanity Thunder Bay. “For me this morning could not be more special. This is [Read more]

We hear a lot about the disappearing middle class these days and we should be hearing as much, or perhaps even more, about the plight of seniors mired in poverty.   Whether it is because of pensions that underperform or vanish altogether, more seniors are requiring assistance from the [Read more]

DUBREUILVILLE, ON– La semaine dernière, les élèves de la MHS ( Majeure Haute Spécialisation ) de Santé et Bien Être, à l’Orée des Bois, ont eu la chance d’expérimenter avec quelques composantes de la santé.  Les filles continueront de se pratiquer car elles iront aux [Read more]

Danielle Paananen is a homemaker; wife and Mom of 2 energetic boys ,and entrepreneur from Manitouwadge, Ontario. When she realized her eldest son would benefit from a gluten-free diet but couldn’t find the foods he needed in Manitouwadge, or surrounding communities. she rolled up her sleeves and [Read more]

September 19, 2013 TERRACE BAY, ON – The Township of Terrace Bay and Aguasabon Medical Clinic recently attended the health recruitment fair in Thunder Bay on behalf of a partnership also including the North Shore Family Health Team, JE Stokes Medical Centre, The McCausland Hospital and the [Read more]

THUNDER BAY, ON – In December 1985, the United Nations General Assembly declared the first Monday in October to be World Habitat Day; this is a day each year that is set aside to recognize the basic need for adequate shelter in a world where it is lacking for so many. On Sunday October 6, [Read more]