By: Michael Bennett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Ridgetown Independent News
Chatham-Kent Public Health issued an alert last Thursday about possible infections associated with procedures performed at a private Chatham clinic.
Public Health announced it has identified lapses in the sterilization and reprocessing of medical equipment at the Chatham Skin Clinic at 125 Keil Dr. S.
The lapses in infection control processes, which occurred from Oct. 1, 2-24 to Jan. 30, 2026, may be associated with the transmission of blood-borne illnesses, including HIV and Hepatitis.
Patients who received treatment at this clinic may have undergone medical procedures, such as skin biopsies or cosmetic treatments.
Public Health recommends that anyone who received a procedural treatment at the Chatham Skin Clinic during this time frame should contact their Health Care Provider.
“Speaking with a healthcare provider can help you understand your personal risk for blood-borne infections, and determine if testing for hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or HIV would be beneficial,” read the statement from Public Health.
Public Health added that individuals without a health care provider are advised to visit a walk-in clinic for an assessment.
Dr. Queenette Emem Asuquo, the practising physician at the Chatham Skin Clinic, is also available to address any questions related to this occurrence.
