Search
Below is a list of media releases sent out by the staff and programs at the Haldimand-Norfolk Unit.
SIMCOE, ON, JUNE 26, 2008 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is warning residents to be aware of Lyme disease, which has been detected in the area. “Lyme disease is a bacterial infection transmitted by the bite of an infected deer tick,” explained Healthy Environment Program Coordinator Glen Steen. “Deer ticks are active in the area […]
SIMCOE, ON, MAY 20, 2008 – The cancer rate in Haldimand and Norfolk Counties is not significantly different from the provincial average, according to a recent report completed by the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit. The Haldimand and Norfolk Cancer Report 2007, which is the first focused cancer report to be completed for Haldimand and Norfolk, provides […]
May is Rabies Awareness Month SIMCOE, ON, APRIL 25, 2008 – Haldimand and Norfolk residents are being urged to make use of special offers in May to get their pets vaccinated against rabies. “The law requires that every cat or dog over three months of age be immunized against rabies, so we are urging people […]
SIMCOE, ON, MAY 14, 2008 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is once again asking local residents to keep an eye out for dead birds in the fight against West Nile virus. Residents can report dead birds to the Health Unit’s hotline at 519-426-6170 Ext. 3470. “The dead-bird surveillance program allows the Health Unit to reduce […]
SIMCOE, ON, MARCH 27, 2008 – Time is running out for Grade 8 girls who wish to receive free vaccinations that will help protect them against cervical cancer. The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is urging Grade 8 girls not to miss out on a provincial government program that pays 100 per cent of the cost of […]