You’ve probably heard by now that the provincial government is rolling out a “Low Income Senior’s Dental Program.” This is exciting news! Although, we haven’t received all of the information yet! We want to keep the community updated as news and information is sent to us throughout this process. So, this is what we DO know: The new program specifically … Read More
Eye See…Eye Learn® program available in CK!
Does your child need an eye exam? This is time sensitive information if you have a student in JK! Each year, thousands of children start school without ever having an eye exam. Parents often believe that their child will let them know that they cannot see well, but children are rarely able to tell that they have poor vision because … Read More
Why are there so many chicken nugget recalls?
Have you been hearing lots about breaded chicken product recalls and are you beginning to wonder how they can make people sick? You might often think that breaded chicken products like chicken nuggets, strips, and burgers, are fully cooked but that might not be true! You might not handle and cook them safely. It’s important to understand that breaded chicken … Read More
Why are there so many chicken nugget recalls?
Have you been hearing lots about breaded chicken product recalls and are you beginning to wonder how they can make people sick? You might often think that breaded chicken products like chicken nuggets, strips, and burgers, are fully cooked but that might not be true! You might not handle and cook them safely. It’s important to understand that breaded chicken … Read More
First Tooth First Visit
The goal is to have a dental visit before there is a problem. Recommended routine dental visits will let your child’s dental provider catch small problems early. Here are 3 reasons to take your child for dental exams: You can find out if the cleaning you do at home is working. Your dentist can find problems right away and fix … Read More
Community Survey on Social Attitudes Towards Inequality in Chatham-Kent
Frequently Asked Questions What is the purpose of the Community Survey? To explore public awareness of the existence of health inequities To explore public views in Chatham-Kent on the potential causes of health and income differences and views on the relationship between health inequities, individual choices, and social circumstances To explore role of (local) government and individuals in addressing health … Read More
Sexual Health At All Ages
This year’s campaign will discuss sexual health at different stages of life, from children to teens, to adults and seniors. We are complex individuals. This means knowing that from beginning to end, we are sexual beings in need of correct information about our sexual health. We all experience and express ourselves differently and sexual health is a very important part … Read More
Sexual Health At All Ages
This year’s campaign will discuss sexual health at different stages of life, from children to teens, to adults and seniors. We are complex individuals. This means knowing that from beginning to end, we are sexual beings in need of correct information about our sexual health. We all experience and express ourselves differently and sexual health is a very important part … Read More
World No Tobacco Day 2018: Tobacco and heart disease
On May 31, 2018, World No Tobacco Day, will focus on the impact tobacco has on the heart health of people worldwide.Tobacco use is an big risk factor for the development of heart disease, which includes coronary heart disease, stroke and peripheral vascular disease. Despite the devastating harms of tobacco to heart health, not many people are aware that tobacco … Read More
Changing the Health Conversation on May 7th
Chatham-Kent Councillor Carmen McGregor and Dr. April Rietdyk, Chatham-Kent’s General Manager of Community Human Services, will lead a discussion entitled Our Health: How Are We Doing? Monday May 7. The forum will take place in Council Chambers at the Civic Centre at 6 p.m. It will raise issues and promote discussion concerning the state of chronic disease in Chatham-Kent and … Read More
Community Mental Health Survey
Chatham-Kent Public Health will be rolling out a phone survey to randomly selected adults (18+) in Chatham-Kent in the coming weeks. The purpose of the survey is to gather information about mental health awareness, attitudes and knowledge of supports and services in Chatham-Kent. Most people will face mental health challenges at some point in their lives, either personally or through … Read More
Wellness Council Support
Schools are in a unique position to promote health among students and help reverse the trend of students adopting unhealthy lifestyles. Current research shows that student-led activities, with the support of interested adults, are well-received by peers in the school environment. Therefore, forming a Wellness Council with students can have a great impact on school health and can create a … Read More