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Below is a list of media releases sent out by the staff and programs at the Haldimand-Norfolk Unit.
SIMCOE, AUGUST 19, 2014 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit has begun a more in depth review of local farm gate vendors to ensure all are up to date with their food safety procedures. Farm gate sales are exempt from the Food Premises Regulation (R.R.O 562 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act) if they are […]
CALEDONIA, JUNE 16, 2014- Local students are hitting the streets to both boost their own health, and also to encourage their fellow students to make healthy choices. Two area elementary schools, Grandview Central in Dunnville and River Heights in Caledonia, established ‘Freedom Runners’ clubs earlier this spring. The clubs meet throughout the week during recess […]
NIAGARA REGION, May 31, 2014 Every year, on May 31, the World Health Organization and partners mark World No Tobacco Day. This year, on Saturday May 31, 2014, members of the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit’s volunteer youth group, HEAT, will be joining youth across Central Western Ontario to advocate and spread awareness at Springlicious in Niagara […]
Is your teen due for a boost? Simcoe, February 10th, 2014. The Haldimand Norfolk Health Unit will be offering immunization clinics at each of the local high schools to help ensure that all students are up-to-date with their shots. Upon entering elementary school, students typically have received immunizations against tetanus, diphtheria, measles, mumps, rubella (German […]
SIMCOE, JANUARY 28, 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. […]