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Below is a list of media releases sent out by the staff and programs at the Haldimand-Norfolk Unit.
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 Extreme heat conditions are no longer in effect, as temperatures have cooled below advisory levels forecasted by Environment and Climate Change Canada.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 […]
The Medical Officer of Health for Grand Erie Public Health is issuing an extended heat alert for the Grand Erie Public Health region, effective June 24, 2025. An Extended Heat Warning is issued when the daytime temperatures are expected to reach at least 31 degrees Celsius with overnight temperatures above 20 degrees Celsius for three […]
Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) is advising community members of new measles exposure location in our region. Exposures to the measles virus may have occurred at the following location, date, time as indicated: Brantford General Hospital Labour and Delivery, 200 Terrace Hill St., Brantford, on June 3, 2025, from 7:30 p.m. to 11:06 p.m. Anyone […]