Zero Matters

Rethink your Drink Poster

During pregnancy there is: No safe time to drink alcohol. Most organ growth is completed a few weeks after the first three months. Brain growth continues during pregnancy and after birth. Exposure to alcohol anytime during pregnancy can affect a baby’s brain. No safe type of alcohol. All types of alcohol may be harmful to the growing baby. No safe amount. … Read More

What is Enterovirus D68?

Handwashing

  Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) is a respiratory infection related to the common cold virus. North America has seen an increase in cases since August of this year, with some cases just recently appearing in Ontario. It is not a new virus but had occurred infrequently in the past. It can spread from person to person through coughing and sneezing, by … Read More

Ebola Virus Disease

Ebola virus disease is a severe disease that causes haemorrhagic fever in humans and animals. Ebola affects the body’s vascular system and can lead to significant internal bleeding and organ failure. The risk to Ontarians remains low. There have not been any cases of Ebola in Canada. The Ebola virus does not spread easily from person to person. It is … Read More

Ebola Virus Disease

Ebola virus disease is a severe disease that causes haemorrhagic fever in humans and animals. Ebola affects the body’s vascular system and can lead to significant internal bleeding and organ failure. The risk to Ontarians remains low. There have not been any cases of Ebola in Canada. The Ebola virus does not spread easily from person to person. It is … Read More

Are You Hungry For Action?

Group of people holding a sign that says Hungry for Action.

Join us throughout Chatham-Kent for a free night of learning and interacting with 2014 municipal election candidates.  We will be playing “The Last Straw” game, and learning about the Social Determinants of Health. All events will be held at community arenas from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Tuesday September 23rd – Ridgetown Thursday September 25th – Tilbury Tuesday September 30th – … Read More

The Ontario Skin Cancer Prevention Act (Tanning Beds)

The Ontario Skin Cancer Prevention Act (Tanning Beds) Ultraviolet radiation (UVR) is the most important risk factor for developing skin cancer. The 3 types of UVR are UVA, UVB and UVC. The main source of UVR in the environment is the sun. Most cases of melanoma skin cancer are caused by intermittent exposure and exposure early in life to the … Read More

SELFIE! SELFIE! – Active Selfie Contest

WIN WIN WIN – you could win a bike and helmet! – Enter our Active  #Selfie Contest Send us a selfie of you and or your family being active outside to ckphu@outlook.com Have your friends and family SHARE and LIKE from OUR Active Selfie Album (must be from our album for us to count votes) The picture with the most … Read More

Is Your Well Water Safe?

To be sure your well water is safe for you and your family to consume you need to first have your water tested. The Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit provides FREE testing of private water wells in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. By visiting the us or your local Service Centre you can get water sample bottles for FREE and after collecting … Read More

Parents Are Important Too!

Being a parent is one of the most rewarding experiences life can offer but also be the most challenging. Life can quickly become very demanding as you try to meet the needs of work, parenting, and homework….. as the list continues on. Quickly you can start to feel tired, drained and even “stressed out”. Parents remind yourself that you are … Read More

Do You Cook in a Crockpot/Slow Cooker?

Here are some tips to keep your family safe when cooking with a crockpot/slow cooker: Use clean equipment including the slow cooker, utensils & work area. Wash hands before & during food preparation. Keep perishable foods refrigerated until preparation time. To avoid cross-contamination, store vegetables separate from meat, fish & poultry. Always defrost meats & poultry before placing them in … Read More

“Sex” Matters

Keeping up with the guys? Chasing wine with vodka? Making bad sexual decisions? Waking up with a pounding headache? You may not know it, but pound for pound, alcohol affects women differently than men! Even if a woman is the same height and weight as a guy, she doesn’t process alcohol the same way he does.  It’s all about gender! … Read More

Power Failures and your Food

In the event of a power failure, food in your refrigerator and freezer may be at risk.  Follow these food safety tips to help keep your family food safe. FOOD IN YOUR REFIRGERATOR Hazardous foods include raw and cooked meats, poultry, fish and dairy products.  Immediate use is recommended when hazardous foods reach 50°F (10° C) if this is not … Read More