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Below is a list of media releases sent out by the staff and programs at the Haldimand-Norfolk Unit.
Health Canada has released the findings of a study regarding the health effects of exposure to wind turbine noise and the accompanying low frequency noise and infrasound produced. Please visit the following link to read a summary of the results: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh-semt/noise-bruit/turbine-eoliennes/summary-resume-eng.php
SIMCOE, NOVEMBER 25, 2014 – As damaging winds have resulted in numerous power outages throughout the area, the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is once again reminding homeowners and operators of food premises that power outages can pose a threat to the safety of food supplies. Without electrical power, refrigerators and freezers will lose the ability to […]
SIMCOE, November 21, 2014. The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit’s (HNHU) campaign to get farm gate vendors up to code has been a positive experience. Health inspectors, for the most part, found that vendors wanted to comply with the government regulations. “It was impressive to see how much local food processors care about their product and about […]
SIMCOE, NOVEMBER 10, 2014 – For many smokers the cost of nicotine replacement products can be a barrier to quitting. The STOP (Smoking Treatment for Ontario Patients) Program Workshop offers eligible participants in Haldimand and Norfolk counties five weeks of cost-free nicotine replacement therapy and smoking cessation information to help them in their quit attempt. […]
The Healthy Communities Partnership Haldimand and Norfolk is excited to host their annual Healthy Communities workshop. The event will be focused on how to effectively engage the local community and the renewal of the Healthy Communities Partnership. Facilitated by the Haldimand- Norfolk Health Unit the Healthy Communities Partnership was formed in 2009 and is made […]