This Is A Story About Resiliency

  History is being made every day.   We are living in an unprecedented time, and while that experience may look differently for all of us, we can find common ground at those moments when we are all enter into each day with bravery, and a determined sense of resiliency. Just a couple short weeks ago, Chatham-Kent received its first … 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

Working Together To Stop an Outbreak in the Community

Infographic diagram of icons demonstrating how COVID-19 spread from a small Chatham-Kent Church. 21 members of a church became infected with the virus that spread to households, group living settings and a blood donor clinic. Each level had additional transmissions to other households and their close contacts. In total, 40 positive cases resulted in this situation with 2 declared outbreaks and 3 hospitalizations. Over 500 people had to self isolate and that impacted 3 school cohorts, 50 people from the church, 170 school students, 180 blood donor clinic attendees, 25 in workplaces and 10 in a group living situation.

We’ve learned a lot about COVID-19 since the pandemic was declared in March: We truly are all in this together. On Monday November 23rd  Chatham-Kent moved into the YELLOW-PROTECT level of the Keeping Ontario Safe and Open Framework. We are grateful for your continued effort to follow changing public health measures. With case numbers rising, we need to continue to practice these measures … Read More

National Addictions Awareness Week

Change begins with me

The theme for National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW) 2020 is Change Begins With Me. Join us as we explore what this means for our community, share information about local services and supports, and discuss why we need to change how we talk about and address issues related to mental health and substance use. What do we mean when we say … Read More

Keeping together….while staying apart: the Wallaceburg Farmers’ Market

farmers market

Keeping together….while staying apart: the Wallaceburg Farmers’ Market Service groups, community organizations, and local businesses have faced incredible challenges to operate as close to normal as possible.  Each of these groups and organizations make the community a better place to live. The Wallaceburg Farmers Market Volunteer Committee in partnership with the Downtown Wallaceburg BIA has been operating a Farmers’ Market since 2017.  Each … Read More

Rotary of Chatham-Sunrise wants you to finish the task, and wear a mask!

rotary poster masks, people wearing masks in group

Rotary of Chatham-Sunrise wants you to finish the task, and wear a mask! Chatham-Kent has many service groups and organizations that make the community a better place. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of these groups have had to think of creative ways to serve the community, while adhering to public health measures. The Rotary Club of Chatham-Sunrise … Read More

Take public health precautions this Halloween!

clinic services

Media Release           October 22, 2020 Take public health precautions this Halloween! Halloween may look different this year in Chatham-Kent: but if done safely, can still be fun for your family! “We need to be realistic and allow some normality while still following public health guidance this Halloween,” says Dr. David Colby, Medical Officer of Health. “COVID-19 … Read More

School related COVID-19 cases in Chatham-Kent

clinic services

Media Release           October 20, 2020 Two cases declared at St. Anne Catholic School in Blenheim CK Public Health is reporting the first cases of COVID-19 in a school community in Chatham-Kent, at St. Anne Catholic School in Blenheim. Two individuals contracted COVID-19 outside of school and are self-isolating. Due to privacy considerations, further information about the … Read More

Reopening of pools, organized activities for children and day camps

clinic services

Media Release          October 2, 2020 Reopening of pools, organized activities for children and day camps CK Public Health is grateful to Chatham-Kent for assisting in slowing the spread of COVID-19 within the community. Dr. David Colby, Medical Officer of Health for Chatham-Kent is rescinding the orders for municipal pools, organized activities that involve proximity of children … Read More

What happens if a person attending school tests positive for COVID-19?

What happens if a person attending school tests positive for COVID-19?

Is someone in your home going to school? Chances are you’ve had lots of questions about what this school year will look like. One of those questions might be, “What happens if a student tests positive for COVID-19?” At CK Public Health, we have a team dedicated to keeping schools and students safe and healthy. The first priority for the … Read More

Individual tests positive for COVID-19 at Ridgetown Campus

Media Release                                                                             September 22, 2020 Individual tests positive for COVID-19 at Ridgetown Campus Chatham-Kent Public Health has learned that a student attending the University of Guelph’s Ridgetown Campus has tested positive for COVID-19. This individual resides outside of Chatham-Kent. Ridgetown Campus is working with CK Public Health by providing contact information and support for students and staff who … Read More