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Below is a list of media releases sent out by the staff and programs at the Haldimand-Norfolk Unit.
May 22 – It’s now easier than ever to take part in free prenatal classes with the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit. In addition to in-person sessions, expecting parents can now enjoy online classes as they prepare for their new arrival. This is a web-based, mobile-friendly program that includes audio voiceover, closed captioning, videos, quizzes, and more […]
Simcoe, ON Dec. 19th, 2018 –Starting in 2019, the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) will be posting online the inspection results for the premises inspected by public health. These premises include: Food premises (restaurants, food stores, food trucks and more) Public pools and spas Day care centres Tobacco vendors Personal service settings (tattoo shops, nail/hair salons, […]
SIMCOE, November 30th, 2018. The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) reports that we have received our first confirmed cases of influenza for this season. Our first confirmed case was received on Nov. 28th, 2018, followed by our second confirmed case on Nov. 29th, 2018. The HNHU would like to remind everyone that the flu shot is […]
Simcoe, ON November 19th, 2018. In response to reports of needles and other sharps, the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) Harm Reduction team installed nine sharps disposal kiosks throughout Haldimand and Norfolk counties earlier this year. The program is part of a harm reduction strategy to reduce the number of needles and syringes found discarded in […]
SIMCOE, November 7th, 2018. The flu season has arrived and the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) would like to remind everyone that the flu shot is the best protection against getting the influenza virus, commonly known as the flu. Anyone can get the flu, but it is particularly dangerous for the elderly, for children and […]