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Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit wrote a new post, Oral Health Month being celebrated across Chatham-Kent, on the site News In Chatham-Kent | The Chatham-Kent Daily Post 3 weeks, 3 days ago

Did you know that a toothbrush could be the key to your success?

That was the observation of a St.Phillipe grade 8 student after participating in the Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit’s (CKPHU) “Your Smile is a […]
Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit wrote a new post, Health Unit warns of Lyme disease, ticks, on the site News In Chatham-Kent | The Chatham-Kent Daily Post 1 month ago

Beware of ticks when out hiking and camping, especially in the area of Rondeau Provincial Park.

It is now the time of year that Black-legged ticks (also known as deer ticks) become active. Lyme disease is a […]
Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit wrote a new post, Get The Real Deal On Your Sports Meal, on the site Chatham-Kent Sports Network 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Nutrition Month is still upon us and that means we have another opportunity to bust some nutrition myths and help you get the Real Deal on Your Meal!

Myth: It is ok to skip breakfast; it may even help you to […]
Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit wrote a new post, March is Nutrition Month: Get a Real Deal On Your Meal, on the site Chatham-Kent Sports Network 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Myth or Fact: I need to avoid carbs if I want to lose weight.

If you guessed myth – you are correct! Yes, you may lose some weight after cutting carbohydrates from your diet, but this is often because you are […]
Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit wrote a new post, Chatham Maroons: Putting Colon Cancer On Ice, on the site Chatham-Kent Sports Network 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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 most deadly cancer in Ontario and the 3rd most diagnosed. This disease affects men […]
Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit wrote a new post, The Dangers of Dirty Sports Equipment, on the site Chatham-Kent Sports Network 2 months, 4 weeks ago

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 the skin and in the nose of many people. Lately, […]
Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit wrote a new site post: Super Bowl Snacks Made Healthy 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Written by: Jacqueline Orlando RD, MPH, Public Health Dietitian, Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit With Super Bowl Sunday just around the corner, football fans will be placing their bets, planning their parties and serving lots of food. Most of the time, however, the food we eat during these parties are not so healthy and very high in [...]
Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit wrote a new site post: Baby and Me 4 months ago

Submitted by The Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit The home pregnancy kit tested positive and today your doctor confirmed it. You’re having a baby. It sounds so exciting but scary too as you get ready for this new little person that will change your life forever. Thoughts race through your mind. Will I have the support of [...]
Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit wrote a new site post: It’s ACTION Week With the Chatham Maroons, Free Tickets Available 6 months ago

This Sunday November 20th at 7PM, students and youth volunteers working with the Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit will be celebrating ‘ACTION Week’ with the Chatham Maroons during their regular season game against the Stoney Creek Warriors at Memorial Auditorium. Young people will be promoting and celebrating tobacco free living through a variety…[Read more]
Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit wrote a new site post: Hydration and the Young Athlete 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Attend any track meet, soccer game or visit a recreation facility and you’re likely to see children drinking soft drinks, energy boosters or sports beverages. Parents often ask if children need these drinks to enhance their performance or ‘re-hydrate’ themselves after participation in activity. Whatever happened to water? If we are losing water…[Read more]