Nominations are now open for the 2021 Senior Achievement Award. To qualify, your nominee must: be a resident of Chatham-Kent aged 55+ have achieved significant goals and outstanding contributions as a volunteer in the community Click 2021 Seniors Expo Form to download the nomination form. Deadline for receipt of nomination forms is August 13, 2021. The 2021 Senior of the … Read More
Celebrate Remembrance Day 2020 Safely
CK Public Health recognizes and supports our veterans and active duty military, who have served our country to give us the freedoms and rights that we have each day. COVID-19 has changed the way we commemorate important events such as Remembrance Day, but there are ways to celebrate safely. Attending or Hosting an Event Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, … Read More
CK Public Health supports all mothers in their infant feeding decision
The CK Public Health Unit understands and agrees that every mother wants what is best for their child and their family. There is never any judgement toward how a mother feeds her child. Our goal is to offer education and support to make informed decisions around infant feeding. Unfortunately, for the past 120 years, companies that market formula to parents … Read More
Enjoy the Sun Safely
It’s still safe to enjoy the outdoors during the pandemic. Along with keeping 2 metres from others, make sure you enjoy the sun safely! It’s fun to be outside on a hot, sunny day. The sun’s rays feel good, but too much sun can end in a painful sunburn, and over time may lead to wrinkles, age spots, eye damage … Read More
5th Annual Workplace Wellness Recognition
On average we spend seven to ten hours per day at work. Imagine the health impact workplaces have on their community! Employers reap the benefits of a healthy workforce through reduced absenteeism and improved productivity. Workplace Wellness programs give employees the tools they need to live healthy lives at work, at home and in their community. Chatham-Kent employers looking for … Read More
Community Survey on Social Attitudes Towards Inequality in Chatham-Kent
Frequently Asked Questions What is the purpose of the Community Survey? To explore public awareness of the existence of health inequities To explore public views in Chatham-Kent on the potential causes of health and income differences and views on the relationship between health inequities, individual choices, and social circumstances To explore role of (local) government and individuals in addressing health … Read More
FREE Fourth Annual Workplace Wellness & Recognition Workshop
Register Here: https://workplacewellnessrecognition.eventbrite.ca Fourth Annual Workplace Wellness & Recognition Workshop Did you know that on average we spend seven to ten hours per day at work? Employers may reap the benefits of a healthy workforce through reduced absenteeism and improved productivity however, imagine the health impact workplaces could have on their community! Workplace wellness programs give employees the tools they need … Read More
Health Resources and Links
Helpful Eye Health Links Here are some great links covering a range of information about eye health, vision problems and learning, how pregnancy impacts your vision, along with some interesting eye facts, and so much more. Remember, annual eye exams for children and youth are covered by OHIP! Your child should have a complete optometric eye exam at six months, … Read More
Itchy Head? Think Head Lice
With colder weather fast approaching and everyone back in school, we are likely to see the return of head lice. Some helpful tips to avoid head lice include: Check hair 1-2 times a week during the school year Avoid head to head contact Do not share personal items and head gear like combs, hats, and scarves Tie back long hair or braid … Read More
Stay cool at pools and splash pads!
Public pools and splash pads are a great way to stay cool during the warm summer months. Did you know that they are inspected by Chatham-Kent Public Health Inspectors? Public Health Inspectors make sure that public pools and splash pads follow all the rules and regulations set out by the province of Ontario. This helps keep bathers safe from physical … Read More
Hand, foot and mouth disease
Did you know that people with hand, foot and mouth disease are most contagious during their first week of illness? Symptoms of hand, foot and mouth disease include: fever sore throat decreased appetite lack of energy blister like sores in the mouth rash of flat red spots that may blister on the palms of the hands, the feet and sometimes … Read More
Chatham-Kent Public Health Annual Report 2016
Public Health in Ontario is going through a period of uncertainty. The Patients First legislation provides for formal engagement between Public Health Units and LHINs to support improved population health, including local health and service delivery planning. This includes specific responsibilities of LHINs and Boards of Health to establish expected outcomes, structures and interactions (including minimum expectations for frequency of … Read More
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