Thamesview Family Health Team
465 Grand Ave West N7L 1C5 Chatham, ON, Canada

Starting Saturday, October 3, face coverings will be mandatory PROVINCE WIDE in all indoor public spaces and while using transit. While Chatham-Kent has had a ...Mask By-Law since August 14, please be reminded that wearing a mask is only one aspect of controlling the spread of COVID-19: Maintain physical distancing of two metres at all times from those outside your household Wash your hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer with 70% alcohol frequently Stay home (not going into the community, school or to work) if you’re not feeling well View the full release from the Ontario Government: https://bit.ly/34iEFsS Learn more about face coverings in Chatham-Kent on our website: https://ckphu.com/facecoverings/

Public Service Announcement: CKHA COVID-19 Assessment Centre to Relocate to St. Clair College HealthPlex, Chatham Campus on October 5, 2020 - http://www.ckha.on.ca/ckha-covid-19-assessment-centre-reloc #ckont #ckha St. Clair College

Starting today, the Shoppers Drug Mart in Chatham (416 St. Clair St) will be booking appointments for COVID-19 testing for asymptomatic (no symptoms) individual...s whom are: Residents or workers in long-term care home Visitors to a long-term care home Residents or workers in homeless shelter International students that have passed their 14-day quarantine period Farm workers Individuals who require a COVID-19 test for international travel clearance Self-Identified Indigenous To book an appointment for a COVID-19 test or for further questions, please contact Shoppers Drug Mart directly: https://stores.shoppersdrugmart.ca/en/store/713/ See the full list of testing locations: https://bit.ly/2GfKgrw

Please note that Thamesview FHT is not allowing ‘exhale’ valve masks. Some respirators/masks have exhaust valves which are intended to make it more comfortable for the person wearing it, but also allow infectious respiratory droplets to be released outside the respirator/mask. Use of respirators/masks with exhaust valves will not protect others from COVID-19. Please do not use respirators or masks with exhale valves to prevent the spread COVID-19.

THAMESVIEW FAMILY HEALTH TEAM - POSITION STATEMENT ON MASK EXEMPTIONS

Sick Days: Please do not send children to school if they are ill. Rules around children going to school sick will be strict this year and they should be. Children with Covid -19 can present with mild symptoms and it will be difficult for you to know if this is Covid-19 or a regular cough/cold.... Familiarize yourself with your school board’s policy on student illness and requirements prior to returning. Contact your health care provider if you have concerns. Please be kind to your school staff and educators. There will be many changes for everyone. Be patient and try to have an open dialogue with staff to ensure a safe and healthy return for your kids. Everyone is going to be learning together, and we must act as the role models we want our children to emulate.

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A message from Jennifer Krieger, our Occupational Therapist - sharing tips on staying sharp and having fun!

Wrapping up August with two of my favourites! Take the guess-work out of adding more plant-based foods to your routine in Plant-Based Eating, from dairy-free mi...lks, to snacks and everything in between. In Feeding Growing Minds, we'll tackle picky-eating, mealtime challenges and give you the know-how to raise adventurous eaters. The best part? You can join these online workshops from anywhere! Contact me to register at [email protected]. See more

Do you require a COVID-19 test and live in the Wheatley area? Come get swabbed today at our drive-thru clinic at the Wheatley Arena from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (196 Erie Street North). For more info visit: http://ow.ly/JSjO50AVuhi #ckont #wheatley

Accessing Mental Health During Covid-19

Thamesview offers cloth masks to patients for a $2 donation. See the Greeter at the front entrance (465 Grand Ave W) for more information.