Once again the Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit (CKPHU) is launching its Aim for 8 Campaign encourage people in Chatham-Kent to eat more fruits and vegetables. As part of Aim for 8, CKPHU has partnered with farmers’ markets, local vendors and grocery stores to offer the Fruit and Vegetable Voucher Program. This program is a great way to try new fruits … Read More
SCREEN ME
New this year! Municipal camp leaders are working hard practicing sun safety with campers in order to become certified sun aware camps! Click on the link to learn more about the program as well as ways to be safe in the sun! http://www.screenme.ca/
Blue W in Chatham-Kent
What is Blue W? Blue-W is a community-based program dedicated to promoting municipal tap water as a healthy, accessible, and affordable alternative to buying bottled water. Organizations that register with Blue W provide the public access to clean, municipal tap water for free without the requirement of other purchases at that establishment. The Blue W website provides a map showing … Read More
#newfamilyrule
Why a new family rule? The good news is that the majority of melanoma cases can be prevented. Since sun/UV exposure is the primary cause of melanoma and other skin cancers, the best way to reduce your child’s risk is to protect their skin. Watch this video for more information.
10th Anniversary of the Smoke-Free Ontario Act
It was almost ten years ago today that significant changes swept across communities in Ontario. On June 1, 2006, the Smoke-Free Ontario Act officially became law and changed our society dramatically. Effective on that day, smoking was no longer permitted in indoor public places and slowly over the past ten years has protected us in even more places where we … Read More
Healthy Kids Community Challenge – Theme 2 THINK TANK: Water Does Wonders!
Let’s get talking about water Chatham-Kent! Bring your ideas for policy change, built environment changes, and programs that would promote the idea of drinking more water, and drinking fewer sugary drinks. We would like to make water more attractive to children and their families – through the lens of physical health, balanced diet, activities & sports, environmental stewardship, and more. … Read More
Super Kids CK: Creating Healthy Community Partnerships
Super Kids CK is very excited to announce the recipients of the Super Kids CK Boosters Program. The selected community agencies will be partnering with Super Kids CK to bring exciting and innovative programs and initiates to Chatham-Kent, helping us to bring the Theme of ‘Run.Jump.Play. Every Day’ to life in our community. To learn a little bit more about … Read More
Let’s Talk About It…
Let’s Talk About It… Healthy Sexuality for the Older School Age Child (Age 7-9) Slow and steady physical growth continues at this age. Children in this age range are in the final stages of establishing their gender identities. Body exploration is common and normal, and they may become modest about their own bodies and seek more privacy. They are aware … Read More
Nutrition Month: Quality Counts – Bringing Back the Family Meal!
Did you know that kids who eat meals with their families are healthier? Enjoying family mealtime is an easy (and free!) way to boost the quality of your meal. Eating together as a family can help improve food choices, and lead to healthier weights in children. Kids who share mealtimes with family tend to eat more fruits and vegetables, and … Read More
Run, Jump, Play. Everyday.
The Healthy Kids Community Challenge is Ontario’s new initiative to support the health of our children, and Chatham-Kent has been chosen to be a part of it. The Healthy Kids Community Challenge unites 45 communities across the province with a common goal: promoting children’s health through physical activity and healthy eating. Under the banner of ‘SUPER KIDS CK’, we will … Read More
Does your Community Program need a BOOST?
Does your program target children in Chatham-Kent ages 0-12? Does your program help children in Chatham-Kent become more physically active? Does your program aim to bring the community of Chatham-Kent together to improve overall health and well-being? If you answered yes to all of the above questions, than the ‘CK Boosters’ program may be for you! The Super Kids CK … Read More