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Below is a list of media releases sent out by the staff and programs at the Haldimand-Norfolk Unit.
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 […]
July 25, 2019, Simcoe, ON – Effective October 1, 2019, the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit will no longer provide services currently done through the Preschool Speech and Language program. The Health Unit’s service agreement with Affiliated Services for Children and Youth for the Infant Hearing screens will also come to an end on September 30. The […]
June 14 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit has joined the province’s Heat Warning and Information System for dealing with heat events during the summer. The evidence-based system will make it easier to understand when a Heat Warning will be declared, and make the criteria for declaring a warning common across multiple geographic regions. […]