Mould 101

mould on a wet wall

Moulds are a type of fungi; a group of organisms that includes mushrooms and yeast. How does mould grow? Mould spores are found everywhere. They are a common component of household dust. Mould spores grow more easily and can spread if they have excess moisture and a nutrient source. Examples of nutrient sources include wallpaper, ceiling tiles, carpet, insulation, drywall, … Read More

How to Avoid Catching an STI

Plan – before you have sex. Decide – if sex is right for you with this person. Prepare – take care of birth control, STI (sexually transmitted infection) protection, and your self esteem. Think clearly and stay in control – alcohol and drugs impair your decisions and put you at risk of sexual assault, condom failure, and STIs. Consider – ECP and … Read More

Open house in Wallaceburg today!

Today at the Chatham-Kent Community Health Centre (Wallaceburg site) we are having our Open House from 4-6 pm. Please stop in and see us at 808 Dufferin Avenue in Wallaceburg (the old Giant Tiger). Come and explore all the services that the CK-CHC has to offer! Snacks and refreshment will be served!

Are you protected against HPV?

Have you received the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine? In September 2007, we began offering grade 8 girls the HPV vaccination as a part of our free school-based immunization programs. Beginning September 2012, this program is expanding to include eligible girls who did not receive their shots in grade 8. Girls – are you entering grade 9-12 and did not receive the HPV … Read More

Everything you wanted to know about bedbugs!

Bed bugs are small, oval-shaped insects about the size of an apple seed. They usually bite at night when people are sleeping. Bites can be found all over the body but often they are around the face, neck, upper torso, arms and hands. Some people don’t react to bedbug bites while others have allergic reactions with welts and itching.  Who … Read More

Consent to sex should always be clear

While alcohol may lower inhibitions or create romantic moods, it should not be used as an excuse for neglecting responsible sexual behaviour. It is your responsibility to make sure your partner is sober enough to give sexual consent. If they pass out, have trouble walking, talking or focusing and are not entirely aware of their environment, then they are too … Read More

Don’t be that guy

Just because she isn’t saying no… doesn’t mean she’s saying yes. The most common drug involved in sexual assault is alcohol. Most people use alcohol to relax and have fun but drinking too much can put you at risk of sexual assault.  It is always your responsibility to make sure you and your partner are sober enough to give sexual … Read More

Preventing pregnancy after sex

Missed pills? Broken condom? No protection? When accidents happen you’ve got a back-up plan! It’s called emergency contraception (EC), also known as the “morning after pill” or Plan B. You risk an accidental pregnancy when condoms break, when birth control is taken incorrectly, or if you were unprepared for sex. Unprotected sex, even if it’s just once, can lead to … Read More