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District hospitals not eligible for new family doctor funding

District hospitals not eligible for new family doctor funding

The Thunder Bay district was not included in a list of communities eligible in the first round of funding through a new provincial primary care program.
Lesson learned — or not — after 5 years of COVID

Lesson learned — or not — after 5 years of COVID

March 27 marks the five-year anniversary of the first confirmed case in Thunder Bay.
Measles risk at Pearson airport: health unit

Measles risk at Pearson airport: health unit

With the province seeing the highest numbers of measles cases in a decade, health officials are warning travellers of the risks, particularly after a known exposure
St. Joseph’s Care Group to open 7 new ‘safe sobering beds’

St. Joseph’s Care Group to open 7 new ‘safe sobering beds’

The beds are for people who don’t require hospitalization or withdrawal management.
More addictions help coming for women at-risk or leaving jail

More addictions help coming for women at-risk or leaving jail

The organization will be expanding harm reduction programming.
Student-led clinic hosts first Mini Medical School on Monday

Student-led clinic hosts first Mini Medical School on Monday

Organizers have planned two in-person sessions at several regional locations and online.
Health units warn of measles risk as travel season approaches

Health units warn of measles risk as travel season approaches

Thunder Bay and Northwestern health units are reminding people to check their vaccination records.
St. Joseph’s Care Group to replace air filtration and circulation system

St. Joseph’s Care Group to replace air filtration and circulation system

System retrofits will replace a series of upgrades done over the past 25 years
Eggs recalled due to Salmonella

Eggs recalled due to Salmonella

Public Health Agency of Canada says recall affects several different brands
PACE will be providing peer support in incoming HART Hub

PACE will be providing peer support in incoming HART Hub

Organization’s role in the many-pronged HART Hub model will be to offer peer support.
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