At CK Public Health we believe, “there is no health without mental health.” The events over the past few months have brought many issues to the surface. Constant information overload, disruptions to daily activities, and changes to how we interact socially have increased stress for everyone. As the situation in Chatham-Kent continues to evolve and new sources of stress emerge, … Read More
COVID-19 and Mental Health
If you need immediate help:CMHA Lambton-Kent – Mental Health First Response Service 24/7 Leave a message for a return call 1- 866-299-7447▸Government of Canada ResourcesWellness Together Portal Taking Care of Your Mental Health in the pandemic▸Government of Ontario ResourcesOntario Fact Sheet: Resources for Ontarians Experiencing Mental Health and Addictions Issues During the Pandemic SEARCH LIST of provincial mental health and … 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
Breastfeeding: A Shared Responsibility – Health Services
Health Services In the first 1,000 days of your child’s life you will come in contact with Health Services in multiple settings that can provide a WARM CHAIN that supports your breastfeeding goals. PRENATALLY your Public Health Unit can provide online classes. Your Health Care Professional (Midwife/ Obstetrician/Nurse Practitioner/Family Doctor) can inform all pregnant women and their partners about the … Read More
Findings from CK Public Health’s COVID-19 Community Survey
In the fall, CK Public Health worked with IPSOS to do a community survey about COVID-19. Thank you to our community members who took part. Below, we share why we did the survey, what we learned, and what we’re doing with the information. Why a survey on COVID-19 in Chatham-Kent? In short, the answers to the survey questions help us … Read More
Public Health Inspectors at the Helm of the COVID-19 Response
This week, we are shining a light on the role of our local Public Health Inspectors, or “PHI’s” as we affectionately refer to them as around here. Our PHI’s have been at the helm of the COVID-19 response across Chatham-Kent since the emergency was declared in our community. Who better to provide us with some insight on the role of … Read More
Public Health Nurses Support Healthy Growth & Development During Pandemic
From breastfeeding support, hospital visits and postpartum follow up, prenatal education, mental health support, and education on all things pregnancy, birth, parenting, and child growth and development – those are just a few areas our Public Health Nurses with the Healthy Growth and Development team cover. And, they are continuing to offer services through the pandemic. Karen (pictured above) has … Read More
Seniors’ Health and Well-Being During COVID-19 Pandemic
Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health is strongly urging those over the age of 70 or those with weakened immune systems or medical conditions to stay at home and self-isolate. Why is this so important? Seniors, people with weakened immune systems and chronic medical conditions are more at risk for severe outcomes from COVID-19. These measures are meant to help … Read More
What happens when someone tests positive for COVID-19? Behind the scenes at CK Public Health.
We’ve been hearing and seeing community members asking about what we do after someone in Chatham-Kent has tested positive for COVID-19. We actually have a team dedicated to keeping our community safe from infections that can spread through the community, including COVID-19. We thought we’d share a peak behind the scenes to show the work of the ‘Infectious Disease’ … Read More
Resources for Healthcare Professionals
Healthcare ProfessionalsGovernment of Ontario Self-Assessment Tool https://www.ontario.ca/page/2019-novel-coronavirus-covid-19-self-assessment Guidance Documents See our Workplace page for a more comprehensive list of health & safety guidelines for employers and employees. Case Definition Reference Document for Symptoms COVID-19 Patient Screening Guidance Operational Requirements for Health Sector Restart Guidance for Primary Care in a Community Setting Guidance During COVID-19 for Physician and Primary Care Provider … Read More