- Oral Health
- Visual Health
- Sexual Health
- Active Living
- Immunizations
- Infectious Disease Prevention and Control
- Environmental Health & Safety
- Healthy Eating
- Mental Health Literacy
- Substance Use, Addictions, and Related Behaviours
Oral Health
Our dental screening program screens school children in JK, SK, Grade 2 and Grade 7 for oral health concerns. When we identify a child who has dental care needs, we will provide information and resources to parents and guardians to support early treatment and care. This screening is not intended to replace routine visits to a dental health professional.
A representative from Lambton Public Health will call your school to book your screening date. Call 519-383-8331 to learn more about dental screening at your school or programs to support your student’s in accessing services.
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Visual Health
Lambton Public Health will support schools, caregivers, and parents in accessing visual health services. Annual visits to the optometrist are covered by OHIP for children 19 years old and younger. Call 519-383-8331 to learn more about how you can support your students and families in accessing available funding for glasses.
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Sexual Health
Slide decks and teaching supports are available through Lambton Public Health. Please contact healthyschools@county-lambton.on.ca to learn more.
Active Transportation
Being active on the way to school helps prepare students for learning by improving cognitive development and brain health, as well as memory and attention in the classroom. It can also help build social connections and independence. More students walking or wheeling to school means fewer vehicles, less congestion and emissions, and improved safety.
For support increasing active transportation at your school, please contact the School Health Coordinator at healthyschools@county-lambton.on.ca.
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Immunization
Exchange/Temporary International Students Immunization Records
A Guide for Exchange Students provides information and direction to exchange (or temporary international) students, their parents or guardians, and to exchange student agencies about immunization requirements to attend schools in the County of Lambton or Municipality of Chatham-Kent.
Exchange students attending a school in Lambton County or Chatham-Kent will only be admitted to school if their immunization status has been reviewed according to Ontario’s Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA).
New School Registrants from Outside Ontario
All new school registrants who have moved to Ontario from another province or country should be asked to submit immunization records to LPH at GetTheVaccine.ca.
LPH will follow-up with families to assess records and ensure vaccinations are up-to-date.
Infectious Diseases Prevention and Control
Guide to Common Childhood Infections
Lists common childhood illnesses, IPAC measures and exclusion criteria.
School Absenteeism Reporting Form and Diseases of Public Health Significance Reportable to Public Health
Aids in the tracking of absenteeism rates to help identify and manage outbreaks
Environmental Health & Safety
Download and print our new 2024 Lyme Disease Brochure.
Healthy Eating
Ontario Dietitians in Public Health
Evidence based resources developed by ODPH members to support best practices related to healthy eating and nutrition in elementary and secondary schools in Ontario. English & French available.
Eating Disorders Ontario – Disordered Eating Prevention
English & French resources available.
Mental Health Literacy
Minds Connected
An online resource focused on improving access to mental health supports and services here in Lambton County.
School Mental Health Ontario
Substance Use, Addictions, and Related Behaviours
The Smoke Free Ontario Act
The Smoke-Free Ontario Act , 2017 (SFOA) is provincial legislation that places restrictions on the sale, supply, promotion, and use of tobacco and vapour products. Relating specifically to schools, the SFOA restricts smoking and the use of e-cigarettes in schools and on or within 20 metres of school property. It is also illegal to supply or sell tobacco or vapour products to anyone under the age of 19 in Ontario.
Enforcement Officers with Lambton Public Health carry out inspections and respond to complaints related to the SFOA. Upon receiving a School Offense Notification, Enforcement Officers will respond and may issue a charge, a warning, or a summons to court.
School Offense Notification Form
Reporting school tobacco/vaping/cannabis offences enables Lambton Public Health to provide early and progressive enforcement of the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017. An Enforcement Officer will respond to offence notifications as soon as possible. Please provide as much information as possible below. All information is private and confidential.
Vaping & E-Cigarettes
The Tobacco Prevention Toolkit from Stanford University
A theory-based and evidence-informed resources created by educators, parents, and researchers aimed at preventing middle and high school students’ use of tobacco and nicotine. It includes modules and resources for vaping as well as commercial tobacco projects.
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