Having your child take part on a team sport is a great opportunity. Participating on a team sport can be part of a healthy active life. In whatever sport you and your child choose, feel more comfortable and confident with your child’s participation as it relates to concussion risk, do your homework and ask questions of the league and its … Read More
Keeping Detailed Well Records
The most important person to look after your well is you. There are others that can help repair broken parts, test the quality of the water, interpret the water sample results etc. but it all has to begin with you. Here are some tips to help you get started: If your well is new start keeping detailed records right away, … Read More
Grocery Store Tours
Looking for tips on how to make healthy choices when grocery shopping? Join us for a FREE grocery store tour and learn how to be an informed shopper. Date: Wednesday, November 13 Time: 6:30 – 8:00 pm Location: Real Canadian Superstore Chatham Date: Tuesday November 19 Time: 2:00 – 3:30 pm Location: Chris’ No Frills Wallaceburg Sign up by calling the Chatham-Kent Public … Read More
CK – Have Your Say!
CK – Have Your Say Please complete an on-line survey to provide your opinion on restricting marketing of unhealthy food to children under 12 and requiring large chain restaurants to list calories in each item on their menu. The survey will take about 10 minutes to complete and is anonymous. Ontario’s Action Plan for Health Care committed to aggressively taking on … Read More
Join us for a cooking demonstration!
Just in time for Thanksgiving, we will be cooking creative vegetarian recipes that are great additions to your holiday meal. When: Wednesday October 9th from 6:00 – 7:00pm Where: Chatham Public Library What: Be introduced to vegetarian cooking Get ideas on how to prepare local seasonal vegetables Learn about vegetarian recipes you can include at Thanksgiving Watch a cooking demonstration … Read More
Heat Warning – Level 2
A level two heat warning has been issued for Chatham-Kent as humidex values of 45°C or higher are in the forecast. Residents of Chatham-Kent should take the following steps to prevent heat-related illness: Drink plenty of water. Go to an air conditioned place. Wear a hat and lightweight, loose-fitting clothing. Take a cool bath or shower. Limit outdoor activities to … Read More
Safe Pools and Splash Pads– It’s What We Do
The warm weather is back! You’re probably thinking about staying cool by using one of the pools and/or splash pads available in Chatham-Kent. You will feel safe using these once you know that Chatham-Kent Public Health Inspectors are out there regularly inspecting all the public pools and splash pads. During the inspection, Public Health Inspectors sample the water too. Regular inspections … Read More
Ride the Bus for Free-June 5
Ride the Bus for Free-June 5 Clean air day, June 5, is a celebration of environmentally friendly activities that promote clean air and good health across Canada. Chatham-Kent Transit participates in Clean Air Day by providing free bussing on Wednesday June 5. What else can you do to save the air? Take public transit, carpool, bike, walk or rollerblade. Reduce … Read More
Rabies – Protect Yourself, Your Family and Your Pets
Prevent your exposure to rabies by following three simple steps: Vaccinate your pets (dogs, cats, and ferrets) for rabies and make sure that their rabies shots are always up to date. All dogs and cats over three months old must be vaccinated by law. Avoid stray, unfamiliar, or wild animals. Remember that an animal with rabies may not look or … Read More
Protect Yourself from Ticks
Protect Yourself from Ticks by doing the following: Cover yourself up when walking in grassy or wooded areas Wear long sleeves with tight cuffs and long pants that are tucked into socks Wear close-toed shoes Use insect repellant containing DEET Do a body check Check yourself, family members, & pets for ticks after spending time outdoors Bring your removed ticks … Read More
CK Public Health is now on Pinterest!
We have been adding pins all day! Still more to come but thought you might want to take a look! For those that are not familiar, Pinterest is another type of social media. It is a pin board-style photo-sharing website that allows users to create and manage theme-based image collections such as events, interests, hobbies, and more. When you click on the photo you … Read More
How Can Your Well Water Become Contaminated?
Do you get your drinking water from a well? Did you know? Contaminants such as: bacteria parasites viruses nitrates chemicals Can enter through cracks in the wall of the well, through poorly fitted lids or other structural problems the well may have. The best defence against bad water is to make sure you know your well system. Maintaining your drinking … Read More