For Immediate Release Tuesday, June 9, 2020 Mobile Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing to Take Place in Wallaceburg June 11, 12 & 13 CHATHAM-KENT: June 9, 2020 – Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) has partnered with Chatham-Kent EMS and CK Public Health to support greater access for the residents of Wallaceburg and area to receive a COVID-19 test. On Thursday June 11, Friday … Read More
Beaches in Chatham Kent
***Please note that playgrounds remain CLOSED on beaches at this time. In addition, some beaches may still have barricades up at this time but are in the process of being removed. Chatham-Kent is home to many beaches along Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair. It’s a fun summer activity to do with your family and friends! However, please ensure to … Read More
New Current Situation Reporting
Starting January 4th , CK Public Health will be updating our COVID-19 current status page to include more information in a detailed summary report at 10:30am Monday to Friday. This information will still be located on our Current Situation COVID-19 webpage. Our Epidemiologist has provided a virtual tour of the report in the video below: The reasons for … Read More
Showing Support During COVID-19
Racism is a public health issue. In Canada, racism has grown from the history of slavery, forced resettlement, immigration, legacies of colonialism and specific laws and practices. Systemic racism creates conditions that limit opportunities for racialized communities to achieve and maintain good health. Because of systemic racism, racialized communities are more likely to: be in low paying, precarious employment live … Read More
Gardening Mistakes to Avoid
The weather over the last few weeks has finally started to warm up and that means you most likely have already designed, if not planted your garden. Today, we’re sharing tips to up your chances of success. To start, all gardens will need the following to help their plants grow well: LIGHT – Plants need, full sun, for at least … Read More
Nutrition staff on the front lines of the COVID-19 response
This week, we are shining a light on the role of our CK Public Health nutrition staff in how they have adapted their work to support the COVID-19 response. Public Health dietitians work with many community partnerships on a variety of topics every single day. During the current emergency response, CK Public Health has been fortunate to have such experienced … Read More
Paramedic Services Week 2020: Paramedics on the Front Line
Paramedic Services Week (May 24-May 30) The theme for Paramedic Services Week 2020 is Pandemic: Paramedics on the Front Line and demonstrates the important role that paramedics play on the front lines of the healthcare system during a pandemic. “During this pandemic we recognize, more than ever, the important partnership we have with Paramedic Services in keeping our community safe and healthy … 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
Public Health Inspectors at the Helm of the COVID-19 Response
This week, we are shining a light on the role of our local Public Health Inspectors, or “PHI’s” as we affectionately refer to them as around here. Our PHI’s have been at the helm of the COVID-19 response across Chatham-Kent since the emergency was declared in our community. Who better to provide us with some insight on the role of … Read More
Container and Vertical Gardening
Maybe you live in apartment or a location without a lot of green space or room to grow the large garden you imagined. That doesn’t mean that you have to give up on growing your own garden. Container gardening is a great alternative to traditional gardens. They are one of the simplest ways to grow your own plants and they … Read More
When and how to wear a non-medical mask
Photo credit: Handmade by Amy S. Should I wear a mask out in public during the COVID-19 outbreak? Non-medical masks can be used by the public in situations where physical distancing (2 metres) cannot be maintained. For example, travelling to an essential medical appointment. In this case, the non-medical mask or face covering could help protect others from the spread … Read More