It is National Addictions Awareness Week and this year the theme is Inspiration, Innovation, and Inclusion. Our goal for this week, along with every other week, is to raise awareness about substance use in our community. Substance use affects all walks of life with far reaching impacts for individuals, families and communities. Shifting Our Views on Substance Use For thousands … Read More
International Overdose Awareness Day
CK Public Health recognizes International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) each year on August 31st. On this day, we draw attention to the root causes of drug poisonings, including ineffective drug policies, the toxic unregulated drug market, and stigma. “Together We Can” This year, the theme of International Overdose Awareness Day is “Together We Can.” Partnerships are crucial to addressing the … Read More
Uninspected Tattoo Provider Advisory
CK Public Health has become aware of an uninspected unlicensed tattoo provider. This message is directed to people who have received a tattoo in the last six months from an unlicensed tattoo artist. Based on the information currently available, the tattoo services were likely provided in or near Bothwell. Community members who have received a tattoo service at the above … Read More
World No Tobacco Day 2024
Each year, on May 31st, health organizations across the world celebrate “World No Tobacco Day” to raise awareness of the burden tobacco use has on the health of our communities and tobacco industry interference. Did you know that in Chatham-Kent, tobacco use is responsible for 220 deaths, 766 hospitalizations, and 1723 emergency room visits for those aged 35+ each and … Read More
Wishes for the New Year
The Acting Medical Officer of Health, Dr Shanker Nesathurai, extends warm New Year greetings to the vibrant young population within the community. With approximately 27,000 exceptional young people calling Chatham-Kent home, he recognizes the invaluable energy and excitement they bring to our families and society. As we embark on a new year filled with hope and opportunities, Dr Nesathurai acknowledges … Read More
What is Seasonal Respiratory Surveillance?
The 2023/24 respiratory season is upon us, which means it is the perfect time to launch the Seasonal Respiratory Surveillance Bulletin. This bulletin is an interactive report highlighting local and provincial trends in COVID-19 and influenza activity. Surveillance programs provide health systems and communities with improved situational awareness and information that helps us prepare and respond to increasing levels of … Read More
Uninspected Tattoo Shop Advisory
CK Public Health has become aware of an uninspected tattoo shop and is issuing an advisory notice to individuals who have received services at the following location: Tattoos by Cienna 211 Park Street Chatham ON N7M 3S1 Clients who have received a tattoo service at the above noted location are potentially at risk of contracting a bloodborne infection, including HIV, … Read More
Community Foodborne Illness Outbreak Summary
When a foodborne illness outbreak is detected, CK Public Health conducts an investigation in order to: IDENTIFY the source of the illness CONTROL the source to prevent additional illnesses RECOMMEND solutions to prevent a similar outbreak Following a recent outbreak, CK Public Health conducted a thorough assessment to identify and control the source of illness. An outbreak summary was then … Read More
Help us bring the beauty of the outdoors, in!
Help us bring the beauty of the outdoors, in! CK Public Health is calling all local photographers, from amateur to professional, who would like to share their photo(s) of Chatham-Kent nature/landscapes and assist us in incorporating local images into our workspaces. We are looking for images that are free of human-made structures and objects (i.e. buildings, vehicles). Images selected will … Read More
Chatham-Kent Community Profiles
The Chatham-Kent 2021 Census Profiles bring together a wealth of information about the socio-demographics of the population and the communities served by the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, including data on age; marital status; language, immigration, and racialized groups; families and households; education; employment and labour; and income. The information has been presented in a series of seven infographics: Municipality of Chatham-Kent … Read More
Power Failures and Your Home
During and after a prolonged power failure, the foods you keep in the refrigerator and freezer may become unsafe to eat. Bacteria can build up in perishable foods, which may cause foodborne illness. FOOD IN YOUR FREEZER: Chest or upright freezers will normally keep their contents in a frozen state for about 48 hours if the freezer is full, left … Read More
CK Public Health Giving CK Residents Something to Smile About
Today, on June 13, 2023, CK Public Health hosted the official ribbon cutting for their new Dental Clinic which opened its doors earlier this month. Uniquely, this clinic will serve Chatham-Kent residents that qualify for either the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program or the Healthy Smiles Ontario program. Located at 519 King Street West, with the entrance being on Robertson … Read More