Healthcare Providers
Healthcare Providers FLU SHOTS Who Is Most At Risk?Complications from the flu can include serious conditions, like pneumonia or heart attacks and, in some cases, death. Flu causes about 12,200 hospitalizations and 3,500 deaths in Canada each year. Some people are more vulnerable to complications and hospitalization from the flu: Babies under 6 months old are too young to get the flu … Read More
Local CK Elementary School’s Health and Wellness Efforts “Good as Gold”
Chatham-Kent’s own École Saint-Francis Catholic Elementary School in Tilbury was one of 274 schools across Ontario that participated in, and completed, the Ontario Physical and Health Education Association (OPHEA) 6-step Healthy Schools process. Of those 274 schools, they were one of just 148 across the province who successfully achieved enough points to be certified as Gold. OPHEA’s Healthy Schools Certification … Read More
Sexual Health
Sexual HealthAt the Sexual Health Clinics, you’ll find a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere where you can have an open discussion about your sexual health. Our confidential services are provided by Public Health Nurses and include the following: Testing and treatment for STIs Sexual health symptom assessment – call for appointment Anonymous and Point of Care HIV testing Pap screening if you … Read More
Cannabis Health Risks
Now that cannabis is legal, is it healthy? Cannabis, like all drugs, has risks associated with use. The only way to avoid all risks completely is to avoid using cannabis (abstinence). If someone chooses to use cannabis, it is important to be informed of the potential effects and to also understand the risks. Don’t know where to start? Check out … 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
International Overdose Awareness Day
CK Public Health recognizes International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) each year on August 31st. On this day, we draw attention to the root causes of drug poisonings, including ineffective drug policies, the toxic unregulated drug market, and stigma. “Together We Can” This year, the theme of International Overdose Awareness Day is “Together We Can.” Partnerships are crucial to addressing the … Read More