Be Sure to Cook Tenderized Steaks to Medium-Well Done

Be Sure to Cook Tenderized Steaks to ‘Medium-Well Done’ Canadians should be aware of the possible health risks from a widely-used mechanical process to tenderize steaks and roasts.  Mechanically-tenderized steaks have recently been linked to E. coli 0157:H7 food poisonings in Canada.  What is mechanically-tenderized meat? Mechanical meat tenderizers use needles and blades to pierce steak and roasts. The process … Read More

Substance Use, Addictions & Related Behaviours

Substance Use, Addictions & Related Behaviours substance use – grade 1 substance use – grade 2 substance use – grade 3 substance use – grade 4 substance use – grade 5 substance use – grade 6 substance use – grade 7 substance use – grade 8 For more information or to book any of the presentations under teacher’s resources please … Read More

Healthy Eating – Teachers Resources

Healthy Eating healthy eating – grade 1 healthy eating – grade 2 healthy eating – grade 3 healthy eating – grade 4 healthy eating – grade 5 healthy eating – grade 6 healthy eating – grade 7 healthy eating – grade 8 For more information or to book any of the presentations under teacher’s resources please contact us at 519-352-7270 … Read More

Personal Safety and Injury Prevention

Personal Safety and Injury Prevention Personal safety – grade 1 Personal safety – grade 2 Personal safety – grade 3 Personal safety – grade 4 Personal safety – grade 5 Personal safety – grade 6 Personal safety – grade 7 Personal safety – grade 8 For more information or to book any of the presentations under teacher’s resources please contact … Read More

Do you know what the air quality is like at your local arena?

Did you realize, there are 10 arenas in Chatham – Kent?  We inspected them this fall. These inspections were to determine the levels of carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and ammonia (NH3) before, during and after ice resurfacing operations. As a result of that inspection, Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and ammonia (NH3) were not detected in any of the arenas, and those … Read More

Unpasteurized Fruit Juices and Cider

Did you know?  A small percentage of fruit juices and apple cider may be unpasteurized. This means it has not been treated to eliminate contaminants such as: E coli Salmonella various other organisms This could make you or your family very ill and could even lead to death. Children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are most at risk. You could find unpasteurized … Read More

Need your well water tested?

If you want to be sure your well water is safe for you and your family you need to take the first step.  Test your water!  Pick up a water bottle, free of charge, from the CKPHU or your local municipal service centre. Keep the bottle closed until the moment you fill it. Take the sample on the day you are planning … Read More

Cigarettes, Minors and the Smoke-Free Ontario Act

The SFOA Often, it is thought that the SFOA targets smokers.  This is not the case.  What the SFOA does target is smoking in certain places and situations, as well as the improper display, promotion or sale of tobacco products among other things. It may surprise you to learn that of the nearly 50 fines that can be levied in … Read More

Using technology during an emergency

We rely on technology more and more to keep in touch with our family, friends, and colleagues. But what happens in the event of a major emergency? Suddenly these tools can become vital in helping you and your family get in touch and stay informed. So here are some tips on the use of technology in an emergency: Use non-voice … Read More

Radon

Almost 90 % of Lung Cancer deaths are caused by smoking.  Radon exposure is linked to approximately 10% of Lung Cancers in Canada and is the second leading cause of Lung Cancer in smokers. Radon is a gas that is produced naturally by the breakdown of Uranium in the ground and gets in your home undetected.  You can’t see it, … Read More

Lake Erie Fish

An investigation by the Ministry of the Environment points to the cause of the widespread Lake Erie fish kill to be a natural occurrence. The testing has revealed no pollution or spill. It appears there was an up-welling of organic debris and unoxygenated water from the bottom of the lake into the surface layer, creating a sewage-like smell and killing the … Read More

West Nile Virus – two human cases and a positive mosquito pool

The Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit has received notification of two human cases of West Nile Virus.  Both cases are under investigation.  One case is hospitalized.  It has also been reported to the Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit that a pool of mosquitoes collected from a trap this week in the Blenheim area has tested positive for the West Nile Virus. West … Read More