Media Release September 22, 2020 Individual tests positive for COVID-19 at Ridgetown Campus Chatham-Kent Public Health has learned that a student attending the University of Guelph’s Ridgetown Campus has tested positive for COVID-19. This individual resides outside of Chatham-Kent. Ridgetown Campus is working with CK Public Health by providing contact information and support for students and staff who … Read More
Good news for families with children/youth enrolled in Healthy Smiles Ontario!
Due to the impact of COVID-19, many children and youth who were enrolled in the Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) program were unable to access the dental care they needed. The Ministry is working to support those with HSO cards that expired on July 31st. The Ministry will be automatically renewing all children/youth who were enrolled in the income and social … Read More
Good news for seniors who received Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program cards in the 2019/2020 benefit year.
Due to the impact of COVID-19, many seniors who were enrolled in the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (OSDCP) were unable to access the dental care they needed. The Ministry is working to support those with active OSDCP cards that expired on July 31st. The Ministry will be automatically renewing all seniors who were enrolled in the OSDCP in the … Read More
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus in North Chatham
CK Public Health has received laboratory confirmation that mosquitoes collected earlier this week from a trap in North Chatham have tested positive for West Nile Virus. This is the first positive mosquito trap in Chatham-Kent this season. West Nile Virus is transmitted to people through the bite of an infected mosquito. Most people infected with the virus have no symptoms … Read More
Recruitment for Board of Health members underway
Media Release September 9, 2020 Recruitment for Board of Health members underway CK Public Health is actively recruiting for three Board positions. Two of these are citizen members of the Board of Health, to begin their four-year term on January 1, 2021. As well, an Indigenous representative is being recruited to complete the current term, starting January 1, 2021 … Read More
Blue Green Algae Bloom
Media Release August 21, 2020 UPDATE: Blue-green algae bloom in Chatham-Kent Recent laboratory analysis of water samples taken from McGregor Creek in Chatham has confirmed a blue-green algae bloom, which appears to have expanded into the Thames River. Further analysis of water samples from McGregor Creek has revealed low levels of harmful toxins. At this time, continue to avoid … Read More
Masks mandatory in indoor public spaces in Chatham-Kent
Media Release August 11, 2020 Masks mandatory in indoor public spaces in Chatham-Kent Chatham-Kent Council Monday night voted to make the wearing of masks in indoor public spaces mandatory as of 12:01 A.M on Friday, August 14. Following a nearly one-hour long discussion, Council approved a bylaw to mandate masks and to develop further amendments in consultation with the … Read More
Mobile Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Clinics to Take Place in Wheatley and Dresden
For Immediate Release Mobile Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Clinics to Take Place in Wheatley and Dresden CHATHAM-KENT: August 4, 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 mobile drive-thru COVID-19 testing clinics in Wheatley and Dresden during the month of … Read More
7 – Eleven in Chatham
Media Release August 3, 2020 7-Eleven in Chatham Contrary to accounts on social media, CK Public Health did not order the 7-Eleven convenience store at 10 Grand Avenue West in Chatham to be closed. Any risk to the Chatham-Kent community remains low. Close contacts of COVID-19 patients are directly contacted by CK Public Health and given further instructions. If … Read More
COVID-19 cases in Low German speaking communities
Media Release July 29, 2020 COVID-19 cases in Low German speaking communities Investigation of the recent surge of COVID-19 cases has revealed that these cases are occurring within Low German speaking communities, across a broad band of Southwestern Ontario. The health units across the region are working with the Low German speaking communities to manage cases, contacts and to … Read More
Face coverings mandatory on CK Transit (as of July 29, 2020)
Seating limit on buses imposed at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has been removed. It is mandatory that riders wear face coverings on public transit vehicles. It is important for riders to practice physical distancing wherever possible, including at bus stops. Keep 2 metres between yourself and others. Practice good personal hygiene including frequent hand washing with soap and … Read More
Programming has changed, but our Program Assistants haven’t stopped!
Whether you have called CK Public Health to ask about breastfeeding clinics, to vaccination records, or maybe asking about a business inspection, you have most likely spoken with one of our friendly Program Assistants! CK Public Health has 11 Program Assistants “PAs”, within 6 different “teams” within the health unit. Our 11 PA’s assist the following teams: Chronic Disease & … Read More