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Ah, the sunshine. Is there anything more universally symbolic for “get outside”? At any other time, during any other year, we wouldn’t think twice about opening the front door and going to get some fresh air while enjoying the great outdoors. But has the COVID-19 pandemic changed this? Have the local closures and cancellations made it impossible? Has Spring and … Read More

“I get by with a little help from my friends. I’m gonna try with a little help from my friends.” – The Beatles Here at CK Public Health, we have been working hard to answer your questions, share up-to-date information, develop helpful resources, and monitor and respond to the ever-changing COVID-19 situation locally. But, we wouldn’t be able to do … Read More

    Grocery shopping, menu planning, and creating nutritious meals on a budget.  These are all things you might be thinking of right now as we all adjust to life with social distancing and trying to shop less.  To help, we have created some tips to get your started. To start, one of the best things you can do is … Read More

We face a crucial time in our society where strict measures have been put in place to protect the health of our families, friends, and community. Physical distancing, self-isolation, and avoiding group gatherings are the most effective ways to stop the spread of COVID-19. Our obligation to follow these practices can mean a big shift to our normal daily routines … Read More

  What Does Self-Isolation Mean? By now, you might have heard of the term, “self-isolation,” but what does self-isolating at home actually mean? All of the new information about the COVID-19 pandemic can be confusing. CK Public Health is here to provide you with the facts. Simply put, self-isolation is when you have been instructed to physically separate yourself from others. … Read More

How to plan, prepare, and shop during the COVID-19 Pandemic While you may feel anxious and uncertain about the pandemic, there is no need to panic and rush to purchase and stockpile supplies. Many of us are confused with how and when to grocery shop and what to buy. Grocery stores are public spaces. If you have been asked to … Read More

Are busy weeknights preventing you from eating healthier? What if planning and cooking meals saved you time, money and improved your eating?  When you have a plan, cooking becomes an easier task.  Without a plan, you may find yourself making multiple trips to the grocery store, eating out or buying more expensive prepared meals.  This can feel stressful, more complicated, … Read More

Owning backyard chickens is becoming more and more popular. They produce eggs, eat pesky bugs, and make fun pets. So what’s the risk? Chickens often carry germs that can make you sick. Chicken poop can be contaminated with germs like Salmonella and Campylobacter, which cause diarrhea and vomiting. These germs can be on their bodies, in their coops, in their … Read More

Have all of your supplies ready for school? Pens, pencils, erasers, rulers, clear vision? That’s right, one of the most important tools your child will need is clear vision. 80% of learning is visual and one in four children have vision problems. But don’t worry about this being yet another added expense, because eye exams are fully covered by OHIP each year for children … Read More

At birth, your baby can see light and dark in blurred patterns. During their first four months, vision will extend from arm’s length to across the room. By six months, your baby will acquire eye movement control and begin to develop hand-eye coordination skills. During the first six months, an infant’s eyes can appear slightly crossed or out of alignment. … Read More