Did You Know? Motor vehicle collisions remain a leading cause of injury-related death in Ontario. Every 11 hours someone in Ontario is killed or injured in a motor vehicle collision who wasn’t wearing their seatbelt. Occupants in motor vehicle collisions are on average, about 30 times more likely to be killed if they are not wearing their seatbelt. In 2010, … Read More
Creating a Healthy Workplace
Many people spend the majority of their waking hours at work. Working conditions and balance between work and family have a great impact on employee health. Chatham-Kent Public Health Services has developed a variety of resources in the belief that maintaining a healthy lifestyle – at work and at home – is key to long term employee health and employer … Read More
Keeping Chatham-Kent Safe and Open
Public Health Measures for ORANGE-Restrict BEGINS: Monday March 1, 2021 (12:01am) Organized public events, social gatherings and wedding, funeral and religious services, rites and ceremonies Limits for certain organized public events and social gatherings such as functions, parties, dinners, gatherings, barbeques or wedding receptions held in private residences, backyards, or parks, where physical distancing can be maintained: 10 people indoors 25 people … Read More
Keeping Chatham-Kent Safe and Open-Red
Public Health Measures for “RED-Control” (Beginning Monday March 22, 2021) Organized public events, social gatherings and wedding, funeral and religious services, rites and ceremonies Limits for all organized public events and social gatherings, where physical distancing can be maintained: 5 people indoors 25 people outdoors Limits for religious services rites or ceremonies, including wedding services and funeral services, where physical distancing can … Read More
Essential shopping during COVID-19
As businesses start re-opening, we are here to help you prepare and take the necessary steps to stay safe when going out for essential trips in the community. How we experience, navigate and operate retail environments to prevent the spread of COVID-19 will need to be continuously monitored and adapted. Here is Dr. Colby talking about the variety of control … Read More
Are You Prepared for Winter Driving?
Slippery roads. Reduced visibility. Bitter cold. Winter weather will soon be here making driving difficult and even dangerous. Are you prepared? Do you have winter safety and emergency equipment in your car? A basic kit should contain: Food that won’t spoil, such as energy bars Water-plastic bottles that won’t break if the water freezes Extra clothing and shoes or boots … Read More
Getting a Tattoo? STAY SAFE!!
Don’t end up with Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV or a severe skin infection! Make sure that the tattoo parlour you choose is inspected and approved by us! If strict standards are not followed, you could be at risk. Beware of underground tattoo artists or getting a tattoo at a party! Tattoo Checklist: Make sure that you really want a … Read More
Winter Driving – Are You Prepared?
Driving in the winter time can pose many dangers. You should ensure your car is prepared to handle emergencies. The following is a list of things you should have in your car to be prepared: Food that won’t spoil, such as energy bars. Water in plastic bottles so they won’t break if frozen (change every 6 mths). Blanket, extra clothing and shoes. First aid … Read More
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