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Below is a list of media releases sent out by the staff and programs at the Haldimand-Norfolk Unit.
On May 19, 2021, the 50,000th dose of COVID-19 vaccine was administered to a resident within the health district. This achievement was made possible thanks to the hard work and dedication of the COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force and its many community partners. To date, vaccines have been administered through two active mass clinics (Cayuga and […]
The Haldimand-Norfolk Board of Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Alex Hukowich as Interim Acting Medical Officer of Health commencing Friday, May 21, 2021. Dr. Hukowich’s appointment coincides with the departure of Dr. Shanker Nesathurai who has served as the district’s Medical Officer of Health since October 2018. Dr. Hukowich will support […]
As per provincial direction released today, child care workers in licensed settings will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine as of Thursday, April 29, 2021. Child care workers that are employees of licensed childcare settings in Haldimand and Norfolk counties may now book appointments using the Health Unit’s online booking tool. At this time, child […]
On March 30, 2021, several members of the Haldimand-Norfolk Board of Health – including Chair, Mayor Kristal Chopp – met with Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Williams, and representatives from the Ministry of Health. While the nature of the meeting is confidential – the Board of Health would like the community to know that […]
In an effort to ensure anyone who wants a COVID-19 vaccination receives one, the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is asking anyone 80 years of age or older, as well as high-risk healthcare workers, who do not have a family physician in Haldimand or Norfolk or who do not have a family physician at all to call […]