Below is a list of media releases sent out by the staff and programs at the Haldimand-Norfolk Unit.
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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 […]
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The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) is reporting that one pool of mosquitoes collected from Caledonia on July 25, as part of the HNHU’s West Nile virus surveillance program, has tested positive for West Nile virus. West Nile virus is transmitted to people through the bite of an infected mosquito, which can transmit the virus after […]
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The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is moving to the Robinson Administration Building, located at 185 Robinson Street in downtown Simcoe, effective Monday, July 22, 2024. The new location will enhance residents’ access to a range of community health services. The move will bring the Health Unit team closer to key health services, including the Norfolk Family […]
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The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) wishes to announce a notable change in its leadership. Effective June 30, 2024, Dr. Malcolm Lock assumed the Medical Officer of Health role, succeeding Dr. Joyce Lock (no relation). Dr. Malcolm Lock previously served as the HNHU Medical Officer of Health for 16 years, covering Brant County and Haldimand […]