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Measles exposure may have occurred at two clinics and two medical labs

Measles exposure may have occurred at two clinics and two medical labs

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit has added four potential exposure locations to the ones it revealed last week
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MPP accuses province of neglecting mental health of First Nations police

MPP accuses province of neglecting mental health of First Nations police

Sol Mamakwa, the NDP member for Kiiwetinoong, pressed the government to provide more mental health supports for officers working on reserve.
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First measles cases in nearly 30 years confirmed in Thunder Bay

First measles cases in nearly 30 years confirmed in Thunder Bay

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is urging anyone who may have been exposed to take appropriate precautions.
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City oral surgeon recognized by University of Toronto faculty of dentistry

City oral surgeon recognized by University of Toronto faculty of dentistry

Dr. Bruce Pynn said he's glad he decided to stay in Thunder Bay after arriving in the city 30 years ago.
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Text messaging helps hospital get more feedback

Text messaging helps hospital get more feedback

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre finds success in gathering patient feedback from SMS-based surveys
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Peer-led 'recovery college' set to open in Northwest

Peer-led 'recovery college' set to open in Northwest

The CMHA's Recovery College provides 'a supportive and educational environment' for people struggling with addictions and mental health issues.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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