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Below is a list of media releases sent out by the staff and programs at the Haldimand-Norfolk Unit.
SIMCOE, September 10, 2014 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is reminding parents that every child going to school must be immunized and provide proof of immunization against serious and potentially life-threatening diseases. According to Ontario law, children need to have proof of immunization against meningococcal disease, whooping cough and chicken pox, as well as the […]
SIMCOE, AUGUST 29th, 2014 WHAT: Members of the Haldimand Norfolk Health Unit’s volunteer youth group, the Health Education and Advocacy Team (HEAT), are organizing a free event called “Don’t Dress up Danger”, which will include a fun and informative fashion show, a free photo booth where you get the chance to speak up against the […]
SIMCOE, AUGUST 20, 2014 – Shiny, new bike racks have been cropping up across Norfolk County this summer offering cyclists a safe spot to lock up their bikes. Staff from the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit and the Public Works department have been scoping out prime locations to install 50 bike racks to encourage people to leave […]
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 […]