What is radon?

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Radon is a radioactive gas that happens naturally when uranium in soil and rock breaks down. It is invisible, odourless and tasteless. How does radon it get into your home? Radon gas can seep in to your home through dirt floors, concrete-block walls, cracks in foundation walls and floors, sumps, drains, and gaps around pipes. What is the health risk … Read More

FREE Third Annual Workplace Wellness & Recognition Workshop

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Register Here: https://workplacewellnessrecognition2017.eventbrite.ca Did you know that on average we spend seven to ten hours per day at work? Employers may reap the benefits of a healthy workforce through reduced absenteeism and improved productivity however, imagine the health impact workplaces could have on their community! Workplace wellness programs give employees the tools they need to live healthy lives at work, … Read More

Community Mental Health Survey

Chatham-Kent Public Health will be rolling out a phone survey to randomly selected adults (18+) in Chatham-Kent in the coming weeks. The purpose of the survey is to gather information about mental health awareness, attitudes and knowledge of supports and services in              Chatham-Kent.          Most people will face mental health challenges at some point in their lives, either personally or through … Read More

Chatham-Kent Water Does Wonders Awards Program

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Help Chatham-Kent’s children choose Municipal water. Apply Now! Are you a Municipal or community agency, school, child care, sports team, or sports association? If so, you can apply for one of the following award packages: Water Bottle Filling Station Water Dispenser Insulated Water Jug and Reusable Water Bottles Submit your application:  Print, complete, scan and submit your application to superkidsck@chatham-kent.ca, … Read More

Workplace Wellness Recognition Workshop a Success

Workplace Wellness Collage

Chatham-Kent employers participated in a half day workshop on October 19, 2016 where they learned about the importance of workplace wellness.  Dr. John Button, featured speaker, focused on the medical research behind workplace wellness, while the workplaces that were being recognized shared both their successes and failures in implementing and supporting wellness in their own workplaces. In addition, there was … Read More

Indoor Tanning

UV tanning beds have been placed into the highest cancer risk category, “carcinogenic to humans,” thereby ranking them equal to well-known carcinogens like asbestos and tobacco. The good news is, indoor tanning is an entirely preventable risk factor for skin cancer. The bad news is, young people are still doing it anyways. Skin Cancer Prevention Act – Effective May 1, … Read More

SCREEN ME

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New this year! Municipal camp leaders are working hard practicing sun safety with campers in order to become certified sun aware camps! Click on the link to learn more about the program as well as ways to be safe in the sun! http://www.screenme.ca/    

Workplace Wellness Recognition Program

Workplace Wellness Collage

Join us October 19 for the FREE half day Workplace Wellness Recognition Workshop where the 2016 winners will be recognized for their efforts.  Network with these workplaces and learn firsthand the benefits of wellness programs.  Click here to register. Take the opportunity to have your workplace recognized in the community for their workplace wellness efforts. Complete your application and submit … Read More