Below is a list of media releases sent out by the staff and programs at the Haldimand-Norfolk Unit.
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The Lighthouse Community Strategy, a comprehensive approach to addressing substance use and mental illness, has officially launched with participating community partners from Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, Haldimand County, and Norfolk County. This innovative strategy brings together a variety of resources, community members, and support systems to address these pressing issues. About the […]
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Haldimand-Norfolk Health and Social Services is protecting residents from lung cancer this November by participating in the 100 Radon Test Kit Challenge. Residents of Haldimand-Norfolk are invited to protect their health by testing their homes for radon this winter with the 100 Radon Test Kit Challenge, funded by Health Canada. This free program includes a […]
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With respiratory virus season underway, the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) is working to protect community health by managing the spread of respiratory illnesses, including influenza, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). This season, which typically spans November to April, is marked by a significant rise in respiratory viruses, posing increased risks, particularly to those with […]
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The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) has identified a human case of West Nile virus within the region. West Nile virus is transmitted to people through infected mosquitos. The virus activity usually peaks in late summer, with cases reported into the fall months and expected to continue to pose a risk until temperatures are below freezing. […]
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The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) has been awarded a grant from the Public Health Agency of Canada to implement the Icelandic Prevention Model (IPM) for youth substance use prevention. This funding places the Health Unit among seven communities across Canada selected to adapt this evidence-based model. The IPM, developed in Iceland, shifts the focus of […]
