Chatham-Kent Public Health UnitChatham-Kent Centre for Community Services, Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit Clinical Services |
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| Address & Phone(s) | ||||
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| Address | 435 Grand Ave W, 2nd Fl Chatham, ON N7M 5L8 View MapQuest Map | |||
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible ; Designated Parking; ramp; automatic doors; designated washroom; accessible elevator | |||
| Intersection | Grand Avenue W & Keil Dr | |||
| Mailing Address | 435 Grand Ave W Chatham, ON N7M 5L8 | |||
| Office Phone | 519-352-7270 | |||
| Fax | 519-352-2166 | |||
| Description & Services | ||||
| Description | Public Health Unit, in partnership with community groups, focus on the health and well-being of the whole community, promoting health, preventing disease, prolonging life and improving the quality of life * For information on the programs listed below, or access to other health information, including education, counselling and recommendations to appropriate community resources contact Public Health * Infant Health Services - Healthy Babies, Healthy Children; Breastfeeding support, Postpartum Mood Disorder support group, As Parent & Baby Grows, Well-baby clinics, 18month clinics, hospital liaison, Best Start, several programs and services from birth to 18 months old* Child & Youth -dental services, CINOT, student nutrition program, preschool screening including NutriStep, heart health, physical activity, healthy weights, health eating, smoking, UV radiation, alcohol and substance misuse, road safety, healthy family dynamics. Adult Health - Smoking cessation, Tobacco enforcement, flu, reproductive health, parenting, healthy family dynamics, heart health, physical activity, healthy weights, health eating, smoking, UV radiation, alcohol and substance misuse, road safety. *Environmental Health Program: Health Hazard Investigation-Emergency Response, Complaint/Cluster Investigation, Air Quality (indoor and outdoor) * Food Safety-Inspections, Food Safety Education, Food Recall, Complaints/Investigation and Food Poisoning * Rabies Control-Animal bite investigation, Ensure post exposure anti-rabies treatment, Raccoon rabies contingency plan, Education * Infectious diseases, control of TB *Safe Water- Deal with all adverse drinking water report, Provide information/consultation with respect to health related parameter and potential health if adverse sample, Beach Water Testing The following programs are available at the Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit Clinic Services located at 177 King St East, Suite 2 519 355-1071, fax 519 355-0848 Clinic Services: Sexual Health-Clinic Services, Sexual Health Educational Programs * HIghschool Liason nurses and school based health education,* STD/HIV/AIDS-Clinic Screening/Treatment Programs, Preventative Education Programs * Communicable Disease Program: TB, Vaccine Preventable Disease-Clinic Services, IRIS Program, Vaccine Education Program, Cold Chain Inspection, Hep B Program, Travel Health Program, Flu Campaign, Sexually Transmitted Disease including HIV/AIDS-STD contact identification and notification * As of Jan 1/09 The Children in Need of Treatment (CINOT) program was expanded to reach children up to age of 18. It also provides out-of-hospital anesthetic coverage of children age 5 - 17. It provides access to dental care for vulnerable children, youth and teenagers including dental care services such as: fillings, scaling, extractions, sedation and preventative dental care. Birth Control Clinic and Health EWducation Centre provides information and counselling for birth control, personal responsibility, sexual health topics ie. raising sexually healthy children; parenting programs * Provide: birth control advice, free pregnancy testing with counselling, human sexuality information, STD testing and treatment, free and confidential For further information on: Staying Cool - Beat the Heat Facility Outbreak Listing 2012 Boil Water Advisories Beach Water Testing Use this link: http://www.chatham-kent.ca/community+services/Public+Health/Health+Home.htm 2012 Seasonal Flu Shot Clinic Schedule Chatham Tuesday Oct 30, 1 pm - 7 pm Chatham Banquet and Conference Centre formerly CAW Hall 280 Merritt Ave Thursday Nov 1, 1 pm - 7; pm Chatham Banquet and Conference Centre Thursday Nov 15, 1 pm - 7 pm Chatham Banquet and Conference Centre Wednesday Nov 28, 1 pm - 7 pm Chatham Banquet and Conference Centre Blenheim Tuesday Nov 6, 1 pm - 7 pm St Mary's Hall 94 George St Bothwell Tuesday Nov 20, 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm Bothwell Baptist Church 280 Peter St N Dresden Wednesday Nov 14, 3 pm - 7 pm Lambton-Kent Memorial Hall Dresden Arena 1212 North St Merlin Tuesday Nov 13, 3 pm - 7 pm Merlin Community Hall 150 Aberdeen St Ridgetown Thursday Nov 29, 3 pm - 7 pm Ridgetown College Rudy Brown Bldg. 120 Main St E Thamesville Thursday Nov 8, 3 pm - 7 pm Brunner Community Centre 32 Wallace St Tilbury Monday Nov 5, 1 pm - 7 pm Tilbury Arena, Ryder Hall 49 Bond Ave W Wallaceburg Monday Oct 29, 1 pm - 7 pm First Baptist Church 99 Thomas St Wheatley Wednesday Nov 21, 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm Wheatley United Church 59 Talbot St W | |||
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm | |||
| Eligibility | teens, young adults by appointment; STD Clinic accepts any age, both sexes | |||
| Application | Walk-in; Call for information | |||
| Contact Information | ||||
| ckhealth@chatham-kent.ca | ||||
| Website | www.chatham-kent.ca | |||
| Primary Contact | Heather Bakker, Administrative Assistant; Phone: 519-352-7270 ext 2402 | |||
| Alternate Contact | April Rietdyk, Director, Public Health; Phone: 519-352-7270 ext 2400 | |||
| Primary Executive | Dr D Colby, Medical Officer of Health | |||
| Alternate Executive | Phone: (Business) 519-352-7270 ext 2500 | |||
| Subjects | ||||
| Subjects | Childbirth ; Children ; Communicable diseases ; Coordinating organizations ; Dental services ; Financial assistance ; Health services ; Prenatal care ; Public health ; Sexually transmitted diseases ; Testing ; Treatments ; Youth | |||
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