Author: CK Public Health
It’s OK, And Encouraged To Get Outside During COVID-19
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 ... Read More
Tips For Seniors To Stay Healthy At Home During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health is strongly urging those over the age of 70 or those with weakened immune systems or medical conditions to ... Read More
Tips For Meal Planning During A Global Pandemic
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 ... Read More
Staying Physically Active While Physically Distancing
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 ... Read More
How to Help Children Understand and Cope with the COVID-19 Pandemic
Children and teens react, in part, to what they see from the adults around them. When parents and caregivers deal with the COVID-19 calmly and ... Read More
The Cost Of Healthy Eating
We all know that eating a nutritious, well-balanced diet plays a large role in contributing to ones overall good health. “Don’t forget to eat breakfast” ... Read More
Spike In Youth Vaping In Chatham-Kent A Cause For Concern
Youth culture moves fast. “What’s in”, clothing, language, popular music and other trends change quickly and it’s hard to keep up with everything that is ... Read More
CK Public Health “Walking In A Winter Wonderland” This Season
CK Public Health Nurse, Lisa TetraultNovember kicked off Fall Prevention Month across Canada, and there was no shortage of opportunities to learn more about the ... Read More
‘Tis The Season To Look Out For One Another
Tis the season to look out for one another. With the holidays just around the corner, it is important that we focus on self care, ... Read More
Water Health – Keeping Beaches, Pools, and Splash Pads Safe To Stay And Play
Water Testing at Kingston Park in Chatham, Ontario - Contributed PhotoIn light of National Drowning Prevention Week being held the third week of July, Water ... 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 ... Read More
Youth Vaping: A Concern For Athletes And Teens
Have you noticed the increased popularity of vaping devices being sold and used across Chatham-Kent? Especially among younger audiences who are not permitted to buy ... Read More
Mosquito Season Bites: Don’t Get Stung When Playing Or Spectating Outside
Summer season is here, and with summer comes mosquitoes. Whether you're in your own backyard, or at the soccer field, mosquitos can be a concern. ... Read More
Local CK Elementary School’s Health and Wellness Efforts “Good as Gold”
(L-R) Lisa Tetrault – CK Public Health Nurse, Anne-Marie Conn – Principal of École Saint-Francis, JeanMartin Doyon – Special Education Technician at École Saint-Francis - ... Read More