It’s winter. It’s cold. As parents or caregivers, we want to make sure our little ones are warm and safe while travelling in a car seat. At a recent car seat clinic, we noticed that many parents were using “add ons” or “after-market products” with their car seat to keep their little one warm. What do we mean by “add … Read More
Healthy pregnancy
Is there a pregnancy in your future? Did you recently find out you’re expecting? With pregnancy comes many questions, myths, and advice from others, which can be confusing. Every parent wants to provide a healthy, safe environment for their child and it’s never too early to start! Are you already wondering if you are eating the most nutritious foods, what … Read More
Online Prenatal Program
Need a different way to learn? Our online prenatal program, is now available. Did you know that: sitting with a small pillow on your lower back can help relieve backache during pregnancy? using relaxation methods during your labour can release pain-reducing chemicals in your body? breastmilk is perfectly matched to your baby’s needs for growth and development? These facts and more are part of our free online prenatal program. Learn … Read More
“Tomorrow’s Greener Schools…Today”
Nine local schools will benefit from added shade trees on their grounds this October. “Tomorrow’s Greener Schools… Today” is a schoolyard tree planting initiative being led by the Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit and Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority with funds from TD Friends of the Environment Foundation. Public and Catholic schools in Dresden, Chatham, Tilbury, and Blenheim submitted requests for … Read More
Walking the Walk: A Challenge to Make Ends Meet
This is an Interactive Workshop that has been designed to allow participants to gain the experience of what many individuals and families in our community experience on a daily basis related to poverty. Thursday, November 7, 2013 9:30 am – 1:30 pm. Salvation Army Church, 46 Orangewood Blvd, Chatham Lunch will be provided FREE Admission with the donation of an … Read More
Walking the Walk: A Challenge to Make Ends Meet
This is an Interactive Workshop that has been designed to allow participants to gain the experience of what many individuals and families in our community experience on a daily basis related to poverty. Thursday, November 7, 2013 9:30 am – 1:30 pm. Salvation Army Church, 46 Orangewood Blvd, Chatham Lunch will be provided FREE Admission with the donation of an … Read More
Minimum wage and living wage, what’s the difference?
With all this living wage talk, it is important to point out the differences between minimum wage and living wage. The important thing to remember is that calculating a living wage rate helps answer the question: “What DOES it cost to live, learn, work and play in our community?” Minimum wage: 1. Ontario is $10.25/hr 2. Legislated and legally binding 3. Determined by provincial government … Read More
Things Aunt Nan Says (About Breastfeeding)
“Formula is just easier than breastfeeding.” “Formula will help babies sleep longer.” “Breastfeeding will make your boobs sag.” Aunt Nan has a lot of opinions about breastfeeding that are not true! Check out our new page at www.ckpublichealth.com/auntnan to find out the truth.
Every ride begins with a click
Did You Know? Motor vehicle collisions remain a leading cause of injury-related death in Ontario. Every 11 hours someone in Ontario is killed or injured in a motor vehicle collision who wasn’t wearing their seatbelt. Occupants in motor vehicle collisions are on average, about 30 times more likely to be killed if they are not wearing their seatbelt. In 2010, … Read More
What can a living wage buy?
A living wage helps working families make enough money to cover reasonable costs. It encourages social inclusion and supports healthy child development. A living wage also helps make sure families are not under severe financial stress. Expenses included in a living wage are based on local costs with input from the community. These expenses usually include food, clothing and footwear, shelter and utilities … Read More
Finding it hard to pinch pennies?
With more working families finding it harder to make ends meet, a living wage may be the answer. A living wage is the estimated hourly rate of pay that enables working families to afford basic everyday expenses and to be able to participate in their community. The hourly rate is based on the living expenses of a family of four with both parents … Read More
Aunt Nan says: “You might not have enough milk to breastfeed.”
Only 2% of mothers are unable to breastfeed for medical reasons. Breasts make milk on a supply-and-demand basis. As your baby takes milk, your body tells your breasts to make milk – so you will never run out, no matter what size your breasts are. If a mother feels she is having problems with her milk supply, she should contact … Read More