Category: Parenting & Pregnancy

July 25, 2019, Simcoe, ON – Effective October 1, 2019, the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit will no longer provide services currently done through the Preschool Speech and Language program. The Health Unit’s service agreement with Affiliated Services for Children and Youth for the Infant Hearing screens will also come to an end on September 30. The […]

May 22 – It’s now easier than ever to take part in free prenatal classes with the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit. In addition to in-person sessions, expecting parents can now enjoy online classes as they prepare for their new arrival. This is a web-based, mobile-friendly program that includes audio voiceover, closed captioning, videos, quizzes, and more […]

SIMCOE, September 25th, 2015 The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) is proud to announce the launch of Adventures in Breastfeeding, a campaign to celebrate National Breastfeeding Week (October 1st to October 7th2015). The multimedia campaign is intended to help normalize breastfeeding and also promote the supports and services offered through the HNHU. The campaign includes a […]

SIMCOE, SEPTEMBER 18, 2015 September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Month. FASDs are a group of conditions caused by drinking during pregnancy. One in every 100 babies born in Canada is affected by FASD. These conditions can vary, and include physical problems and problems with behaviour and learning, including difficulties with memory, hyperactivity […]

DUNNVILLE, AUGUST 24, 2015 – Kids are influenced by those around them and by those they observe , including friends, parents, siblings and movie stars. Whether they are watching animated or live-action movies, kids pay close attention to how their favourite characters dress, talk and behave on the big screen. This is why a group […]