Month: July 2021

We want to thank everyone who has been vaccinated to date.  As a community (Pays Plat to Jackfish) we have taken great steps to protect ourselves and each other.

Our last planned vaccine clinic will be Aug. 19/21.  If you received your first vaccine on or before June 24 and have not been contacted about a vaccine, please call 823-3828, leave your name, number and date of your first vaccine. For anyone who was contacted but could not attend a previous clinic, we have tried to contact you, please call the above number and leave a message with your name and number.  Someone will get back to you within a week.

The pharmacy continues to provide Moderna on a regular basis and this is interchangeable with Pfizer for everyone 18+. If you have reservations about this, please call 823-3828 and we can discuss options.  For those 12-17 that have not received a first dose and would like to, please call 823-3828.  From a travel perspective we have every confidence that the confusion around mixed doses will be worked out, as already countries have reversed their decision. 

After Aug. 19, community access to Pfizer will be greatly reduced, so if you have been waiting to get your shot, now is the time to contact us. 

For those of you that are hesitant, please call your health care professional to discuss your concerns.  It is worth noting that with the rise of cases in the United States – Unvaccinated Americans account for 97% of hospitalizations.  While Vaccines do not give you total immunity (there is still a slight chance of catching the virus and experiencing its effect – this is called breakthrough cases) the chances of developing serious symptoms if you do catch COVID-19 is greatly reduced. 

The community has done a great job in minimizing the impact of COVID-19 by following public health guidelines and we hope everyone continues with this.  We all need to continue with hand washing, mask wearing and staying home if you are feeling unwell, so we can start to return to normal but continue to keep everyone safe. 

Important links:

COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Individuals | Thunder Bay District Health Unit (tbdhu.com) – for people who received their first dose out of province, you need to provide proof of your first vaccine to TBDHU to have it entered in the Ontario system.

COVID19.Ontariohealth.ca/app-home – to access your vaccine documentation

Go to Stewart Pharm on FB for a link to the pharmacy to book your vaccine – we have shared the link on the North Shore Family Health Team FB page. 

If you have difficulty accessing these sites the Terrace Bay and Schreiber Libraries are available to assist you. 

To all residents,

Please see the following Facility Updates below:

The Schreiber Senior Centre will be re-opening on Tuesday, July 20^th 2021. Please see the following guidelines below for a safe re-opening:

• Drop-in hours at the centre will be from 9:00am to 11:00am. Any members (with a capacity of 5 people) who would like to visit will need to head to the entrance of the centre and be screened by our Senior Program Coordinator before entry. All members will need to sign in at the centre to ensure that contact tracing is being performed.
• All members who would like to use the pool room (with a capacity of 2 people) will need to sign in at the main office of the Schreiber Municipal Complex. This activity will be running from 9:00am to 3:00pm.
• Sanitize hands
• Social distance
• Wear your mask as required

The Quilting Room will be re-opening on Monday, July 19^th 2021. Please see the following guidelines below for a safe re-opening:

• All members who would like to use the quilting room (with a capacity of 5 people) will need to sign in at the main office of the Schreiber Municipal Complex and be screened by our front staff. This activity will be running from 9:00am to 3:00pm.
• Sanitize hands
• Social distance
• Wear your mask as required

The schedulers have attempted to contact everyone who received their fist dose on or before June 10^th.  Many people did not answer or call back.  If you received your first dose on or before June 10^th and have not received an appointment – please call 228-1487 between 4-8 weekdays or 11:00-7:00 on the weekend.  We will continue to schedule for our July 22^nd clinic until 6:30 pm Sunday night.

Individuals Needing 1^st Dose.

Youth, ages 12 to 17 years can still receive their 1^st dose from our clinic. Please contact 825-3273 ext. 0 for more information.

We will no longer be offering any first or second dose vaccines to those 18 and over as Stewart Pharmacy in Terrace Bay is now providing vaccinations. We thank you for your understanding as we transition back to providing you the regular care you need.

If someone is adamant, they will only take a Pfizer vaccine, please call 823-3828 and we will put you on a cancellation list – although we will only be offering vaccines monthly moving forward.

It is worth noting that in bigger cities when people book appointments, they do not get a choice nor do they know if they are going to receive Pfizer or Moderna until they are seated in the chair for the needle.  The two vaccines are totally interchangeable. 

Accessing Your Proof of Vaccine

The Ontario Ministry of Health has a website where you can access your own vaccination information.  If you did not receive a vaccine certificate or have lost the original, please go to the following link:

covid19.ontariohealth.ca/app-home

If you have difficulty accessing either the pharmacy booking site or the ministry website, the Terrace Bay and Schreiber Libraries are available to assist you.