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Below is a list of media releases sent out by the staff and programs at the Haldimand-Norfolk Unit.
SIMCOE, DECEMBER 16, 2010 – The first two weeks of December greeted southern Ontario with a blast of cold weather, snow and hazardous road conditions. The nightly news reports of poor visibility, slick roads and multi-car collisions should remind us that we need to change our driving habits to keep ourselves, and other drivers around […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPoverty challenge particpants reflect on hunger pains and lessons learnedCALEDONIA, NOVEMBER 22, 2010WHAT:A wrap-up and debriefing session with the particpants of the “Do the Math”poverty challenge, who lived for five days on only the contents of a standard food hamper. WHO:The challenge was organized by the poverty forum planning committee. Challenge participants included: […]
SIMCOE, OCTOBER 29, 2010 – Thirteen well-known community members are getting a firsthand glimpse of the struggles low-income individuals and families face. In an effort to raise awareness of poverty in Haldimand and Norfolk, a number of prominent citizens have volunteered to participate in the ‘Do The Math’ challenge. Challenge participants agree to live exclusively […]
SIMCOE, OCTOBER 1, 2010 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is using a bold, new approach to promote breast screening through regular mammograms. Health units in Central West Ontario and project partners are celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month by taking the message to the streets with eye-catching billboards. Bright pink billboards stating: Mammograms save lives – […]
For Immediate Release – September 27, 2009 (Brantford, Ontario) – A recent policy document titled ‘Take Mental Health to School’ suggests that one in five children and youth suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder including substance abuse. Beyond parents and families, the care and support of children and youth with mental health and substance use […]