The co-ordinated use of multiple channels (television, radio, newspapers, posters and pamphlets, billboard ads, community forums and contests) to achieve specific objectives. It differs from the ongoing provision of information by having definite start and finish dates.

• National Non Smoking Week Campaign to remind the public of the health risks of smoking and second hand smoke
• Smoke Free for Life campaign to encourage adults to make their homes and cars smoke-free
• Try It! campaign to encourage all adults to try new activities at least 30 minutes a day, four days a week for two consecutive weeks

Community Events

Can include a wide range of activities such as a public forum, a workshop, education sessions, or wellness displays in malls staffed for interaction with community members.

• Mall displays to increase awareness of community resources to promote healthy eating, physical activity and smoke free living.

Coalitions
Public health staff members participate in many coalitions and community committees to coordinate activities to increase awareness and knowledge, and to build skills. These include:

• Community Heart Health Coalition of Chatham-Kent
• Chatham-Kent Coalition on Smoking OR Health
• Chatham-Kent Hunger Coalition
• Heart and Stroke Foundation Board
• Cancer Services Network

Health Information

Information on tobacco-free living, healthy eating, healthy weights and regular physical activity is provided:

• by telephone
• via the Internet
• through newspaper articles
• by pamphlets and posters
• through public service announcements on radio

Education for Professionals

Includes workshops and quarterly newsletters

• Rainbow Fun workshop teaches early childhood educators about how to promote physical activity to preschoolers
• Workshops on Infant Feeding Guidelines and Prenatal Nutrition Guidelines
• Training for Lay Home Visitors with Healthy Babies Healthy Children program

• Provide patient education materials
• Offer skill building workshops (e.g. for staff of physicians' offices)

Community Education Programs

• Quit smoking programs for general public
• Self-help materials promoted to individuals at displays, by telephone and via pamphlets
• Supermarket Nutrition Tours about how to read labels and choose healthy foods.  To register or receive tour information contact: CKhealth@chatham-kent.ca  
• Assist with organization of special events to promote physical activity (e.g. Skating days)
• Monitor annually the cost of a nutritious food basket
• Development and distribution of an inventory of local programs and services which increase access to healthy foods
• Eat Smart Restaurant Health Promotion program
• Walk This Way physical activity promotion
• Assist with Community Food Advisor program
• Nutrition presentation on healthy eating and label reading.  To register or receive tour information contact: CKhealth@chatham-kent.ca 
• Development of Policies and Guidelines to Promote Healthy Living
• Assist with development of by-laws to reduce smoking in public places
• Assist with development of policies and guidelines to encourage healthy eating and physical activity at schools and at workplaces

Work with Schools and School Boards

• Offer consultation and assistance with health curriculum
• Provide workshops for teachers (e.g. Asphalt Games)
• Assist with review and development of learning materials
• Support health promotion activities in schools such as student led school wide initiatives and annual awareness events (e.g. Health Fairs, CKSS activities)
• Implement Schools In Motion program (initiative of the Heart Health Coalition)
• Organize special events (e.g. Walk A Child To School Day)
• Quit smoking programs for youth
• Families are Munching Program for grade 4 students

Work with Workplaces and Business Associations

• Provide workshops, print materials and displays
• Assist with Heart SENSE workshops (a Heart Health Coalition initiative)

SunSense

• Education and awareness activities
• Promote access to sunscreen
• Promote policies that reduce the risk of skin cancers
• 'Sun spotting' to recognize people practicing sun safe behaviours

Cancer Prevention and Screening

• Work with regional and local Cancer Services Network
• Provide group education sessions about breast cancer awareness
• Provide community campaigns promoting mammography and cervical screening

For further information contact Chatham-Kent Public Health at (519) 352-7270 or online at CKhealth@chatham-kent.ca