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Below is a list of media releases sent out by the staff and programs at the Haldimand-Norfolk Unit.
SIMCOE, NOVEMBER 23, 2016 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit released the results of an audit of the Public Health Organizational Standards and Accountability Agreement for the years 2013 and 2014 today at the Board of Health meeting. “The recommendations from the auditors provide an excellent opportunity for quality improvement to some of our health unit […]
Simcoe, Ontario – November 22, 2016 Over the past week, Norfolk County Emergency Medical Services has noted a troubling increase in patients being transported to hospital with life-threatening symptoms due to drug overdoses. Patient condition and response to treatment lead paramedics to believe that opioid analgesics are the likely suspect at this point. While Cocaine […]
SIMCOE, OCTOBER 27, 2016 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit applauds Indwell for making Hambleton Hall 100% smoke-free. Hambleton Hall is a newly opened, affordable housing community located on John Street in Simcoe. The Health Unit formally recognized Hambleton Hall for its commitment to creating a safe and healthy environment for tenants at its open house […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SIMCOE, September 23rd, 2016 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is once again launching their social media campaign, Adventures in Breastfeeding, to celebrate National Breastfeeding Week (October 1st to October 7th 2016). The overall goal of the campaign is to help normalize breastfeeding, anytime, anywhere. “Last year’s campaign generated a lot of local […]
SIMCOE, SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 – There are lots of great activities going on across Norfolk County this coming weekend, including the eighth annual Trail Day in Norfolk. Norfolk Pathways for People will be leading participants along two trails for this event. Starting at 2pm at the Argyle St parking lot beside the Norfolk Golf and […]