In August 2017, CK Public Health began an assessment to learn about opioid use and related harms in our community. On February 21st 2019, the CK Public Health “Substance Use Working Group” hosted a meeting to share assessment findings with community partners. The working group brought together front-line service providers, decision-makers, peers, and community members from different organizations across Chatham-Kent. … 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
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
Nutrition Month – Week #3 Potential to Prevent and to Heal
March is Nutrition Month and the theme for 2018 is “ Unlock the Potential of Food”. Blog #3 is focused on Potential to Prevent/Potential to Heal. Did you know: Almost 80% of premature stroke and heart disease can be prevented through healthy lifestyle behaviours and certain diets are linked with slowing the rate of cognitive decline? One third of cancers … Read More
Mind your “Business”
Mind Your “Business” The Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights team is looking to raise awareness about this connection during Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Week from February 12-16th. This year’s theme for the week is Mind Your “Business,” and the goal is to address and raise awareness to the connection between sexual health and mental health and the … Read More
How to Safely Dispose of Needles
Finding needles in community areas such as parks is a health and safety concern for everyone. Used syringes should be disposed of properly in order to protect others from injury and infections like Hepatitis C and HIV. It’s important to remember that the risk of becoming infected with one of these infections through a needle-stick injury is very low. Prevention … Read More
Infection Control Week
Infection Control Week The third week in October is National Infection Control Week in Canada. This week is used to raise awareness to infection prevention and control (IPAC) issues. It may seem simple, but cleaning your hands properly is one of the best ways to stay healthy and prevent the spread of germs. There are two ways that you can … Read More
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