Human Development and Sexual Health sexual health – grade 1 sexual health – grade 2 sexual health – grade 3 sexual health – grade 4 sexual health – grade 5 sexual health – grade 6 sexual health – grade 7 sexual health – grade 8 For more information or to book any of the presentations under teacher’s resources please contact … Read More
Media Release – Body Piercing at Easy Nails
The Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit is issuing a warning about Easy Nails, located at 142 King St. W., Chatham, Ontario. The local health unit is recommending that any clients of Easy Nails who received a body piercing should consider being tested for hepatitis B, C and HIV. The Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit advises that Easy Nails was approved to provide … Read More
E-Cigarettes not advised by Health Canada
Across Chatham-Kent, several retailers have been selling a variety of “electronic cigarettes”, also known as “E-cigarettes”. Depending on the manufacturer, these products advertise a number of features and “benefits” compared to regular tobacco products. “E-cigarettes” are being promoted as a safe alternative to tobacco and as an effective way to help you quit smoking. Health Canada however, is advising Canadians: … Read More
Planning a Pregnancy, Pregnancy and Parenting
Thinking of starting a family? Expecting a baby? Are you a new parent? These are exciting times in life and a time when you need information you can trust and feel confident using. Start with these websites. You will find information on: planning a pregnancy parenting pregnancy healthy living nutrition health care safety Websites for Planning a Pregnancy, Pregnancy & … Read More
“National Child Day” Sunday November 20th
Events to honor children will be taking place in hundreds of communities across Canada. To celebrate the children of CK, the Best Start partners are pleased to announce that they will be providing numerous FREE and exciting activities for children from Nov 14 to 20. baby blankets that will be given to newborn babies dancing craft making reading swimming skating … Read More
Hydration and the Young Athlete
Attend any track meet, soccer game or visit a recreation facility and you’re likely to see children drinking soft drinks, energy boosters or sports beverages. Parents often ask if children need these drinks to enhance their performance or‘re-hydrate’ themselves after participation in activity. Whatever happened to water? If we are losing water through sweat, then why not supply our bodies … Read More
What’s in your medicine cabinet?
DON’T Flush It! DON’T Trash It! DON’T Share It! It’s time to clean out your medicine cabinet and return unused medicine to your local pharmacy for safe, FREE disposal! Why should I bother? 18% of Ontario youth reported non-medical use of a prescription opioid pain reliever. 75% of these youth get the medication from home. Certain medications can increase your risk … Read More
What’s in your medicine cabinet?
DON’T Flush It! DON’T Trash It! DON’T Share It! It’s time to clean out your medicine cabinet and return unused medicine to your local pharmacy for safe, FREE disposal! Why should I bother? 18% of Ontario youth reported non-medical use of a prescription opioid pain reliever. 75% of these youth get the medication from home. Certain medications can increase your risk … Read More
Pap Screening Saves Lives!
National Cervical Cancer Awareness Week, October 23-29th Cervical cancer is almost entirely preventable with immunization and regular screening. This year Chatham-Kent Public Health has teamed up with Cancer Care Ontario and The Federation of Medical Women of Canada to bring awareness to Cervical Cancer and urge women to get their Pap test! According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, … Read More
Temperature Control and Food Safety
Are you aware that temperature control of food during preparation and storage is very vital to ensure food safety? Food contaminated by harmful organisms like bacteria, viruses and parasites can make you sick. Symptoms may range from, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps and fever. Food temperature plays a very important role to prevent these organisms from growing and multiplying. Freezing … Read More
Preventing pregnancy after sex
Missed pills? Broken condom? No protection? When accidents happen you’ve got a back-up plan! It’s called emergency contraception (EC), also known as the “morning after pill” or Plan B. You risk an accidental pregnancy when condoms break, when birth control is taken incorrectly, or if you were unprepared for sex. Unprotected sex, even if it’s just once, can lead to … Read More
Parenting Toddlers
What’s Positive About Discipline? A toddler’s job is to get to know the world by seeing, hearing, touching, tasting, and smelling everything. They move very quickly, touch everything, put everything in their mouth, do not understand “breakable” and are prone to injuries. Toddlers are very busy exploring their world but cannot understand the risks. A parent’s job is to provide … Read More