I Can Breastfeed My Baby Even If He/She Is Jaundiced You should be waking up my sweet baby, it’s time to eat. Why are you so tired and sleepy when feeding? Even your skin and whites of your eyes look yellow. Your baby may have jaundice. Over 50% of babies develop a condition called jaundice in the first couple of … Read More
I CAN Breastfeed….
I Can Breastfeed My Baby Even If He Is Very Fussy Or Easy-Going Before you welcomed your little one into your family you had visions of sitting quietly in a rocking chair blissfully holding your calm, smiling or sleeping baby. But now you are finding that your 3 week old has never smiled and, even more distressing, they seem to … Read More
I CAN Breastfeed….
I CAN Breastfeed my Baby During a Growth Spurt Most babies have several growth spurts during the first 6 months of life. Typically, growth spurts will happen at around 7-10 days, 2-3 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months. These are times when your baby’s brain and body are developing at a rapid pace! You may notice that your … Read More
School Immunization Clinic Dates — Fall 2018
Public Health vaccination clinics for Grade 7 students are set to begin at local Chatham-Kent elementary schools again this fall to protect against: Hepatitis B Meningococcal Disease Human Papillomavirus (HPV). These vaccines are only available free of charge from Chatham-Kent Public Health; they are not available from your doctor. Only those students with signed and completed consent forms can receive these … Read More
I CAN Breastfeed……..
I CAN Breastfeed My Baby On Cue Rather Than On A Schedule Do babies need to be fed on a schedule? Absolutely not! All babies are different and so are all mothers. Babies feed best when they are hungry. Feeding your baby when he/she cues to feed, helps mothers maintain a good milk supply and ensures that your baby will … 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
This rash is itchy-Could I have Scabies?
What are the symptoms? A rash caused by tiny insects called mites that burrow into the skin. The rash is itchy and has small, red, raised spots that appear on the fingers, elbows, armpits and abdomen. The itching is usually worse at night. Follow-up with your health care provider for appropriate diagnosis. How is it spread? Scabies is spread person-to-person … Read More
Healthy Smiles Card Expire July 31, 2019
Is your Healthy Smiles Ontario card expiring July 31st, 2019? Be on the look out for a new card coming in the mail. If you did not get one or have any questions please call Oral Health Services at Chatham-Kent Public Health- 519-355-1071 Ext. 5700
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