When CK Public Health’s mass vaccination clinic at the Bradley Centre opened its doors on Saturday, August 7, 2021, it was a milestone in more ways than one. It was the 100th clinic at the site. It was also our last clinic at the Bradley Centre. Since the mass immunization clinic at the Bradley Centre began operation on February 23, … Read More
FOOD RECALL: Harvest Fresh Zucchini Spirals and Teriyaki Vegetable Spiral Stir Fry Kit
Recall Details Veg Pak Produce is recalling Harvest Fresh brand Zucchini Spirals and Teriyaki Vegetable Spiral Stir Fry Kit from the marketplace due to Listeria monocytogenes. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below. Recalled Products Brand Product Size UPC Codes Harvest Fresh Zucchini Spirals 340 g 0 59559 00042 9 Best Before: 31 JUL 2021 01 AUG 2021 Harvest Fresh Teriyaki Vegetable Spiral Stir Fry Kit 400 g … Read More
Frozen Mango Recall
Frozen Mango Recall – What You Need to Know Nature’s Touch Frozen Food Inc. is recalling various frozen mangos from the marketplace due to possible Hepatitis A contamination. The recalled products include: (Product Images) Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home. If you do, recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store … Read More
Chatham-Kent Senior Achievement Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2021 Senior Achievement Award. To qualify, your nominee must: be a resident of Chatham-Kent aged 55+ have achieved significant goals and outstanding contributions as a volunteer in the community Click 2021 Seniors Expo Form to download the nomination form. Deadline for receipt of nomination forms is August 13, 2021. The 2021 Senior of the … Read More
Second Doses, What You Need to Know
Guidelines around second doses have changed a few times. Although it can be hard to follow, we see these changes as a good sign. It means that Ontario has a steady supply of vaccines and that more people will have access to second doses sooner. That means better protection against COVID-19 sooner. mRNA Vaccines Can be Mixed People who received … Read More
Blacklegged Ticks are Terrible at Social Distancing!
During the pandemic, spending time outdoors can have many benefits. It can be a great way to find new safe activities, get exercise, and maintain your mental health. But remember, we have blacklegged ticks in Chatham-Kent, and these ticks can transmit Lyme Disease. Blacklegged ticks, sometimes called deer ticks, are commonly found in wooded and grassy areas. Lyme Disease and … Read More
Pressing Pause on First Doses of AstraZeneca
First and foremost, if you received AstraZeneca, we want you to know that you made the right choice to be vaccinated. To go without protection at a time when the COVID-19 virus is circulating widely, would have been significantly more unsafe than the risks associated with the AstraZeneca vaccine. By choosing to receive this vaccine, you protected yourself, your … Read More
National Immunization Awareness Week
National Immunization Awareness Week (NIAW) is an annual event held in the last week of April to highlight and recognize the importance of immunization. Canada’s NIAW coincides with Vaccination Week in the Americas and World Immunization Week. During NIAW, you will see increased publicity about the importance of immunization and the success and impact that immunization has had in protecting and saving lives. Many … Read More
One year later
One year ago today, a local emergency was declared in Chatham-Kent as a global pandemic was declared over the COVID-19 virus. One year later, over 12 000 local residents have been vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine. And in that year in between, our community has learned a lot about itself, and stayed connected to each other in ways that … Read More
Maad’ookiing Mshkiki — Sharing Medicine: Connecting Indigenous Communities with Culturally Relevant COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Knowledge is Medicine. Love is Medicine. Storytelling is Medicine. Kinship is Medicine. Anishinaabemowin Translation provided by Loretta Assinewai-Fox and “her aunties.” Today marks the launch of Maad’ookiing Mshkiki – Sharing Medicine a virtual hub that provides culturally relevant and trauma-informed information about COVID-19 vaccinations for First Nations, Inuit and Métis. The community-centered resources aim to empower informed consent for … Read More
This Is A Story About Resiliency
History is being made every day. We are living in an unprecedented time, and while that experience may look differently for all of us, we can find common ground at those moments when we are all enter into each day with bravery, and a determined sense of resiliency. Just a couple short weeks ago, Chatham-Kent received its first … Read More
Back to School in 2021
As staff and students get ready to return to in person classes on February 8th, we’d like to re-share some important information about schools and COVID-19. Returning to class in 2021 brings in a some additional public health measures from the province that may include: Provincewide access, in consultation with the local PHU, to targeted asymptomatic testing for students and … Read More