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Below is a list of media releases sent out by the staff and programs at the Haldimand-Norfolk Unit.
The medical officer of health for Grand Erie Public Health has cancelled the heat warning issued for the Grand Erie Public Health region (Brantford-Brant and Haldimand-Norfolk). Extreme heat conditions are no longer in effect, as temperatures have cooled below advisory levels forecasted by Environment and Climate Change Canada. To learn about heat safety prevention, and […]
The Medical Officer of Health for Grand Erie Public Health is issuing a heat alert for the Grand Erie Public Health region (Brantford-Brant and Haldimand-Norfolk), effective July 4, 2025. A Heat Warning is issued when the daytime temperatures are expected to reach at least 31 degrees Celsius with overnight temperatures above 20 degrees Celsius, or when the humidex is expected […]
Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) has confirmed a bat found in Brantford-Brant tested positive for the rabies virus. The individual exposed to the bat is receiving post exposure rabies prophylaxis which includes rabies immune globulin and a series of rabies vaccine. Grand Erie Public Health reminds residents to report any animal bites or scratches to […]
The medical officer of health for Grand Erie Public Health has cancelled the heat warning issued for the Grand Erie Public Health region (Brantford-Brant and Haldimand-Norfolk). Extreme heat conditions are no longer in effect, as temperatures have cooled below advisory levels forecasted by Environment and Climate Change Canada. To learn about heat safety prevention, and […]
Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jason Malenfant as the region’s new medical officer of health, effective July 10, 2025. Dr. Malenfant brings a wealth of experience in public health and preventive medicine. Born and raised in Oakville, Ontario, Dr. Malenfant is a distinguished physician with multiple board […]