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Below is a list of media releases sent out by the staff and programs at the Haldimand-Norfolk Unit.
June 9, 2020, Simcoe, ON – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit’s Medical Officer of Health is issuing a Heat Warning for the residents and visitors of Haldimand and Norfolk counties. A Heat Warning is issued when two consecutive days are forecasted to have a daytime high temperature of 31°C or higher and a nighttime temperature of […]
Program Will Help Keep Seniors Healthy TORONTO — As part of its comprehensive plan to end hallway health care, Ontario is investing in programs that keep seniors healthy in their communities longer.Each year in Ontario, preventable dental issues like gum disease, infections and chronic pain lead to more than 60,000 emergency department visits by patients, […]
SIMCOE, Oct. 15, 2019 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) has identified a human case of West Nile virus within the region. West Nile virus activity usually peaks in late summer, with cases being reported into the autumn months. It is expected that the virus will continue to pose a risk until temperatures are below […]
Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (OSDCP) Here are some answers to your frequently asked questions about the program: When will the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (OSDCP) begin? The new publicly-funded dental care program for seniors will be rolled out in two stages. The first stage will begin in the fall of 2019.The second stage […]
Sept. 24 – Haldimand-Norfolk Health and Social Services wants to hear what residents across the two counties think about its many programs and services. That’s why staff have launched the Community Needs Assessment survey, designed to take the pulse of the population when it comes to all things public health, social services, housing and […]