Lambton and Chatham public health units decide not to merge
Lambton Public Health (LPH) and Chatham-Kent Public Health (CKPH) will not merge, according to a statement released Thursday.
Both LPH and CKPH completed a review for a potential voluntary merger between their respective health units recently.
Findings from an independent consulting firm, Roving Capacity, were presented to both boards of health during their respective Feb. 2024 meetings. The study concluded that there are "no compelling reasons" for both health units to undertake a merger at this time.
Both LPH and CKPH will continue to operate as independent health units within their municipalities.
"We are committed to prioritizing the health needs of the local communities we serve," Lambton County Warden and Chair of the Lambton Board of Health Kevin Marriott said.
"Through this review process, we have affirmed a great deal about our shared communities of interest with Chatham-Kent and will continue to advocate for local connectedness and a visible presence in our communities."
