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Below is a list of media releases sent out by the staff and programs at the Haldimand-Norfolk Unit.
SIMCOE, OCTOBER 12, 2012 – A prenatal fair being held in Vittoria on Thursday, October 25 will feature a variety of exhibits, demonstrations and health professionals, addressing virtually every aspect of pregnancy.“The arrival of a new baby can bring many changes to a family, and parents spend lots of time preparing for this,” said Gillian […]
SIMCOE, AUGUST 31, 2012 – Pregnant women often have long “to-do” lists throughout their pregnancy, including tasks such as scheduling doctor appointments, preparing the nursery, and taking prenatal vitamins. The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is encouraging all expectant mothers, and women planning to become pregnant, to add an important “don’t” to their list.“If women drink when […]
PORT DOVER, AUGUST 24, 2012 – Members of HEAT, the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit’s volunteer youth group, will be holding a beach party this Friday, August 31, to gather support for a ban on flavoured tobacco products. The free event, which is part of the group’s Flavour Gone campaign, will run from 1 to 3:30 p.m. […]
SIMCOE, JUNE 27, 2012 – Play, live and be tobacco-free. That’s the message those involved with Youth Unlimited’s 4-on-4 summer hockey program will be receiving throughout the season. The Norfolk-area league has implemented a tobacco-free policy to send a clear message to players, coaches and the community that they support a healthy, tobacco-free lifestyle. The […]
SIMCOE, MAY 31, 2012 – Early childhood dental decay rates are rising, but the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is optimistic that its recently opened free preventive dental clinic will help reverse that trend. The new clinic, located in the Health Unit’s office at 12 Gilbertson Drive in Simcoe, provides a variety of preventive dental services to […]