As we head into the 2025-26 cold and flu season, officials with the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) and C-K Ontario Health Team (CKOHT) are joining forces for their Right Care, Right Place campaign.
The campaign is designed for residents to stay healthy, know where to get vaccinated, and understand where to go for care – regardless of whether they have a family doctor or nurse practitioner.
Health-care officials said vaccination continues to be one of the most effective ways to protect yourself and your loved ones from serious illness. This also helps preserve hospital capacity and reduce strain on the health-care system.
The Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit (CKPHU) is hosting a series of vaccination clinics for eligible populations. Residents can view clinic schedules and book appointments on CKPHU’s website, https://ckphu.com/respiratory-illness/
The CKOHT vaccine resource page also lists additional locations – such as pharmacies, BridgeCare, MobileCare, and local primary care offices – where vaccines are available. Check out https://www.ckoht.ca/vaccines/
A key goal of this year’s campaign is to ensure residents know how to access the right care, in the right place, at the right time, officials said.
To learn more, visit www.ckoht.ca/rightcarerightplace for vaccination and health-care info, and CK Public Health’s page on respiratory illness at https://ckphu.com/respiratory-illness/.
To book a vaccination through public health, visit https://municipalityofchathamkent.perfectmind.com/24111/Clients/BookMe4BookingPages/Classes?calendarId=93b3558e-632f-49c3-84ed-80bab035e4e5&widgetId=1a58791e-c089-4ec9-86d4-feb883f51249&embed=False
“This campaign is about ensuring that every member of our community knows where to turn for the care they need,” Adam Topp, president and CEO of CKHA, said in a media release. “By working together across organizations, we can provide consistent information, strengthen access to services, and support residents in making informed decisions about their health.”
By choosing the most appropriate care option, residents can help reduce wait times, improve their own experience, and ensure emergency departments remain available for those who need them most, officials said.
“Prevention and timely care go hand in hand,” said Dr. Briana Yee-Providence, local family physician and CKOHT primary care network physician lead. “When community members know where to go – and take steps like getting vaccinated – it helps keep everyone healthier and our health system running smoothly.”
