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Below is a list of media releases sent out by the staff and programs at the Haldimand-Norfolk Unit.
SIMCOE, DECEMBER 10, 2012 – Whether at workplace Christmas parties, family dinners or gatherings at friend’s houses, many people this holiday season will find themselves in situations where alcohol is available. The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit wants to inform residents who choose to drink about new guidelines that have been designed to reduce the immediate and […]
SIMCOE, NOVEMBER 23, 2012- Despite a six-year-old ban on smoking in Ontario workplaces, some local employees are still being exposed to second-hand smoke at work. As a result, the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is reminding local business owners about their legal responsibility to ensure their workplaces are smoke-free. “We are certainly proud of the efforts in […]
SIMCOE, OCTBOER 18, 2012 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit will be hosting a family movie night at Lynndale Heights Public School in Simcoe on October 26 to raise awareness about the impact of smoking in youth-rated movies. The free event will feature a variety of Scottish-themed kid’s games beginning at 6:30 p.m., followed by a […]
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 […]