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Below is a list of media releases sent out by the staff and programs at the Haldimand-Norfolk Unit.

  • Health Unit offers tips for cold weather

    SIMCOE, ONT., JAN. 13, 2009 – There are precautions people can take against the extremely cold weather moving into the area this week, says the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit. Plan ahead. Keep up with weather forecasts. Limit your outside activity during extremely cold weather. Wear a hat. Even if the rest of your entire body is […]

  • Beware of winter mould, Health Unit cautions

    SIMCOE, ON, JAN. 17, 2008 – If you notice a musty or earthy smell in your home, it could be the result of winter mould, cautions the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit. “Mould found in the home is often a concern in the winter months due to high humidity and poor ventilation,” explained Glen Steen, Healthy Environment […]

  • School children urged to seek protection from the sun

    SIMCOE, ON, SEPT. 10, 2007 – With the new school year underway, the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is reminding students and parents that the sun’s rays can still damage skin. “Even as the days get cooler, the sun remains strong enough to burn unprotected skin,” warned Health Unit Health Promoter Krysta Clark. “On cloudy, misty or […]

  • Health Unit youth group launches cigarette butt cleanup

    SIMCOE, ON, July 18, 2007 – A Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit youth group dedicated to “clearing up Big Tobacco for this generation and the next” is launching a campaign to combat the littering of beaches and other public areas with cigarette butts. On Wednesday, Aug. 1, the 10 teenage “peer leaders” comprising Fresh Heir, the Haldimand-Norfolk […]

  • Heat Alert Issued for Haldimand and Norfolk

    SIMCOE, AUG. 2, 2007 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit issued a heat alert for the two counties today. “As long as this hot spell continues, people need to take extra precautions to avoid heat-related illness,” warned Glen Steen, the Health Unit’s Healthy Environment Program Coordinator. “One of the most important things to remember is to […]