Media Release July 14, 2020 Chatham-Kent to move into Stage 3 CK Public Health thanks the community of Chatham-Kent for helping contain the spread of COVID-19 during Stage 2. As the result of the community’s efforts, Chatham-Kent is being allowed to move into Stage 3 of “Reopening Ontario”. “Moving into Stage 3, we must remember that COVID-19 is still … Read More
Mobile Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing to Take Place in Tilbury, Blenheim and Thamesville in July
For Immediate Release Monday, June 29, 2020 Mobile Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Clinics to Take Place in Tilbury, Blenheim and Thamesville CHATHAM-KENT: June 29, 2020 – Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) in partnership with Chatham-Kent EMS, CK Public Health, Family Health Teams (Chatham-Kent, Thamesview and Tilbury) and the Chatham-Kent Community Health Centres will offer additional mobile drive-thru COVID-19 testing clinics across the … Read More
Behind the Screens during COVID-19: Meet our Communications Team!
From the friendly messages on social media, important updates to the pubic, to liaising between CK Public Health and media, the newly created “COVID-19 Communications Team” at CK Public Health is behind it! Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the communications team consisted of one (1) person: the Public Relations Officer. The newly created COVID-19 Communications Team provides support to our Public … Read More
A Statement from the Board of Health (June 24, 2020): Racism is a Public Health Issue
June 24, 2020 To the community of Chatham-Kent, Last week, the Chatham-Kent Board of Health unanimously voted to declare that racism of any kind is a public health issue. Anti-Black, anti-Indigenous and other forms of oppression result in disproportionate harms to the health of individuals and communities of colour. This has been especially amplified during this COVID-19 pandemic. Compared to … Read More
Composting is Food for your Garden
Composting provides you with rich organic matter that does wonders to improve the quality of your garden soil. There are differences between compost and fertilizer for your gardens. The main difference is that compost feeds the soil, while fertilizer feeds the plant. When you add compost to your garden, you are feeding the good microbes and improving the soil. Fertilizers, … Read More
A Negative Result
A Negative Result Please note that starting on Tuesday August 4th, CK Public Health will no longer be notifying asymptomatic patients (those showing no symptoms) of their test results by telephone. CK Public Health will only be contacting the following whom: Test positive for COVID-19 Were tested symptomatic (showing symptoms) Were referred for testing by a healthcare professional Were tested … Read More
What to Expect: Personal Service Settings and COVID-19
What to Expect in Phase Two: Service Settings With more personal service settings opening in Phase Two, maybe you’re ready for a much needed hair or dental appointment or perhaps some physio or massage therapy? These types of services promote health and well-being, but, receiving health and personal care services at this time is not without risk. Going in-person … Read More
Visiting Loved Ones in Group Living Settings
It’s been a long few months. Many of us have not been able to provide the usual care and support to loved ones living in a group living setting during the COVID-19 Pandemic. As of June 18, visits were allowed in long term care homes, retirement homes, and other residential care homes where people live together to receive care and … Read More
No Health without Mental Health
At CK Public Health we believe, “there is no health without mental health.” The events over the past few months have brought many issues to the surface. Constant information overload, disruptions to daily activities, and changes to how we interact socially have increased stress for everyone. As the situation in Chatham-Kent continues to evolve and new sources of stress emerge, … Read More
Places of Worship and COVID-19
Spirituality is important for mental health and well-being. In order for places of worship to re-open safely, in-person attendance is limited to 30% building capacity to ensure physical distancing. If attending an in-person worship service there are some important things to remember to keep you, your loved ones, and our community safe. Remember to: Keep 2 metres of physical distance … Read More
Yard Sales during COVID-19
It’s yard sale season in Chatham-Kent. While picking up a unique find might seem harmless, picking up a COVID-19 infection is not. At all times, everyone should be taking measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Become familiar with these before holding or going to a yard sale. If you or anyone in your home are feeling ill (even if … Read More
Chatham-Kent begins to move into Phase 2
Media Release June 10, 2020 Chatham-Kent begins to move into Phase 2 CK Public Health recognizes the continued efforts and thanks the community for containing the spread of COVID-19. Dr. David Colby, Medical Officer of Health for Chatham-Kent is permitting that the following operations may resume service as early as Friday, June 12 at 12:01 A.M: Outdoor dining … Read More