Category: Diseases

SIMCOE, June 25, 2015 – A bat from a property in Haldimand County has tested positive for rabies. A bat has not been found positive for rabies in Haldimand and Norfolk Counties since 2010. “While we are seeing a decline in rabies throughout Ontario, and we have not had a case of rabies in a […]

SIMCOE, MARCH 19, 2015- In light of recent media reports and public inquiries, the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit would like to clarify that the confirmed case of measles reported yesterday is in fact a resident of Hamilton working in the Nanticoke area.  Currently, there are no confirmed cases of measles that reside in Haldimand or Norfolk. […]

SIMCOE, October 29, 2014 – A series of FREE, engaging classes aimed at promoting healthy lifestyle to prevent or manage chronic diseases is being offered by the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit. “The ‘Step Up to a Healthier You’ program is designed to not only help participants understand the risk factors that can lead to stroke, heart […]

SIMCOE, May 7, 2014 – A series of educational classes aimed at preventing stroke, heart disease and diabetes is being offered by the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit. According to Public Health Agency of Canada, three out of five Canadians aged 20 and older live with a chronic disease and four out of five people are at […]

SIMCOE, AUGUST 20, 2013 – A mosquito pool in Caledonia has tested positive for West Nile virus. Officials with the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit say the positive test serves as an indication that the virus is once again present in the region, and people should take extra precautions to protect themselves. “Although there have been no […]