Posts Tagged ‘Health Unit’

TBDHU: How Ticks Spread Lyme Disease (Video)

TBDHU: How Ticks Spread Lyme Disease (Video)

THUNDER BAY, ON – Published by TBDHU on their YouTube channel June 17, 2022 this video is #4 in their TickTock series, click here to visit their channel and watch their other TickTock videos. Note from the editor: I think TBDHU missed a fun pun here, they should be spelling it TickTalk 😉 [Read more]

Increase of Invasive Group A Strep

Increase of Invasive Group A Strep

THUNDER BAY, ON  – Over 2017, the Thunder Bay District Health Unit has seen an increase in the number of cases of invasive group A streptococcal (IGAS) infections in our community. This infection develops when the bacterium Streptococcus pyogenes gets into the blood, joints, lungs, or [Read more]

Kakabeka Crystal Water Recall

Kakabeka Crystal Water Recall

Originally released March 9, 2017 THUNDER BAY, ON – The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is asking the public not to drink any Kakabeka Crystal water products due to evidence of bacterial contamination. The owner of Kakabeka Crystal is cooperating with the Health Unit in a voluntary recall, [Read more]

It’s Never Been Easier To Get a FLU SHOT!

It’s Never Been Easier To Get a FLU SHOT!

Flu vaccination is now available. The Thunder Bay District Health Unit reminds the public it has never been easier to get a free flu shot! It is now available at flu clinics, from health care providers, and will soon be available from pharmacies. With so many options for getting the shot, it is [Read more]

Board of Health Meeting Tonight

Board of Health Meeting Tonight

DATE:           Wednesday, October 21, 2015 TIME:            1:00 pm LOCATION:    Boardroom, Thunder Bay District Health Unit THUNDER BAY, ON – The Thunder Bay District Board of Health will be holding a meeting on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at 1:00 pm in the Boardroom [Read more]

Tanning Bed Legislation Comes Into Force

Tanning Bed Legislation Comes Into Force

Ontario is protecting young people from skin cancer through a new law that bans commercial tanning bed operators from selling or providing tanning services to youth under the age of 18. As of May 1, commercial tanning bed operators are no longer allowed to sell, promote or provide tanning services [Read more]

Respiratory Illness Outbreak – John Owen Evans Residence (Geraldton)

Respiratory Illness Outbreak – John Owen Evans Residence (Geraldton)

GREENSTONE, ON – Officials at the Geraldton District Hospital and the Thunder Bay District Health Unit have declared an outbreak of a respiratory illness on the John Owen Evans Residence located at the Geraldton District Hospital. All admissions, transfers, discharges and social activities on [Read more]

District of Thunder Bay Flu Update

District of Thunder Bay Flu Update

Flu Update 101 lab-confirmed cases of the flu (influenza) 6 flu-related deaths 5 deaths in adults under the age of 65 and 1 in an adult over 65 All were positive for Influenza A (5 confirmed as sub type H1N1) Everyone over the age of 6 months should get the flu shot. People at high-risk [Read more]

Influenza A Cases Confirmed in District of Thunder Bay

Influenza A Cases Confirmed in District of Thunder Bay

THUNDER BAY, ON – The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting two laboratory-confirmed cases of Influenza A in the Thunder Bay District. With the flu now in our community, the health unit is urging the public to consider a flu shot to protect themselves and those in their lives [Read more]

TBDHU Outbreak Update

TBDHU Outbreak Update

Officials from the Thunder Bay District Health Unit, working in conjunction with each facility, are providing the public with an outbreak update to help guide their decisions regarding visits to each of the following facilities: Lakehead Manor – An outbreak of group A streptococcal infections [Read more]

Public Alerted to Uninspected Tattoo Operations

Public Alerted to Uninspected Tattoo Operations

THUNDER BAY, ON – Friday April 12, 2013 the Health Unit issued an order against Dale Doucet to stop providing uninspected home-based tattooing services. Tattooing services not inspected by the Health Unit pose a health risk because any time the skin is pierced or tattooed, bacteria and [Read more]

TBDHU Safe Food Handling Course in Schreiber

TBDHU Safe Food Handling Course in Schreiber

The Health Unit will be offering a Level One Safe Food Handling Course in Schreiber at the Municipal Complex on from 9am to 4pm Wednesday, March 13th & Thursday, March 14th The cost of the course is $113.00. Please register by calling the Health Unit toll-free at 1-888-294-6630. The Health Unit [Read more]

Flu Outbreak at Nipigon District Hospital Long-Term Care Unit

Flu Outbreak at Nipigon District Hospital Long-Term Care Unit

Officials at the Health Unit and the Nipigon District Memorial Hospital have declared an outbreak of influenza A in the facility’s Long Term Care Unit. Admissions, transfers, discharges and social activities to the Long Term Care Unit have been canceled until further notice . Visitors are [Read more]

Outbreak at Nipigon District Memorial Hospital Declared Over

Outbreak at Nipigon District Memorial Hospital Declared Over

NIPIGON, ON – The outbreak of gastrointestinal illness at the Nipigon District Memorial Hospital has been declared over. All restrictions have been lifted. The Health Unit is urging people to stay at home and refrain from visiting hospitals and long-term care facilities when feeling unwell to [Read more]

TBDHU Beach Advisories (Th.Bay)

TBDHU Beach Advisories (Th.Bay)

Beach Advisory         The Health Unit has posted a swimming advisory for the following beach:   The following location is still under a swimming advisory:  Chippewa Park – Main Beach The Health Unit has lifted the swimming advisory for the following beach: Boulevard Lake – [Read more]

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