Tag: chatham-kent public health unit

March is Nutrition Month: Get a Real Deal On Your Meal

admin- March 9, 2012

Myth or Fact: I need to avoid carbs if I want to lose weight. If you guessed myth – you are correct! Yes, you may ... Read More

Chatham Maroons: Putting Colon Cancer On Ice

admin- February 23, 2012

If you knew you could do something tomorrow that would save your life in 10 years, would you do it? Colorectal Cancer is the 2nd ... Read More

The Dangers of Dirty Sports Equipment

The Dangers of Dirty Sports Equipment

admin- February 20, 2012

Written by: Catherine Van Arkel RN, BScN, CIC, Public Health Nurse, Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit Staphylococcus aureus or “staph” is a bacterium that lives on ... Read More

Video: Chatham-Kent Social Determinants of Health

Video: Chatham-Kent Social Determinants of Health

Ian Kennedy- November 30, 2011

We talk about health here at CKSN, and we care about the health of youth, so much so that we recently added a Health Section. ... Read More

Do You Chew? A Dangerous Habit for Athletes

Do You Chew? A Dangerous Habit for Athletes

Ian Kennedy- November 22, 2011

When certain products come in flavours such as apple, berry, citrus or peach, it’s hard to not think of fruit juices or even ice cream. ... Read More

Tobacco Free Sports Grant Still Looking for Applications

Tobacco Free Sports Grant Still Looking for Applications

Ian Kennedy- August 17, 2011

Many sports organizations across Chatham-Kent could use an extra $200 - $1500 for their sports and recreation programs. The Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit is still ... Read More

Blenheim Soccer Playing and Being Tobacco Free

Blenheim Soccer Playing and Being Tobacco Free

Ian Kennedy- July 21, 2011

In between teaching soccer skills and teamwork, the Blenheim Community Soccer League is hoping to pass along more important life skills and lessons to their ... Read More

All Fire, No Smoke on Chatham-Kent Sports Fields

All Fire, No Smoke on Chatham-Kent Sports Fields

Ian Kennedy- July 16, 2011

If you get asked to put out your cigarette or remove your chewing tobacco while watching a soccer or baseball game this season in Chatham-Kent, it's ... Read More

Thirsty? ReThink Your Drink: How Sugar Sweetened Beverages Impact Your Health

Ian Kennedy- April 7, 2011

Sugar sweetened beverages, like soft drinks and fruit punch, are the largest source of added sugar in the Canadian diet and increase the risk of ... Read More

Overcoming Barriers to Active Living

Overcoming Barriers to Active Living

CKSN Submissions- March 18, 2011

Editors Note: Although  this submission from the Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit does not directly relate to Sports in Chatham-Kent, or sporting news, we believe it ... Read More