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Below is a list of media releases sent out by the staff and programs at the Haldimand-Norfolk Unit.
Simcoe, Ont. – Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) is investigating an additional confirmed case of measles involving a child from the Haldimand-Norfolk area. The child has no recent travel history, and the source of the infection remains under investigation. GEPH is currently conducting case and contact tracing with identified contacts who may have been exposed […]
Brantford, Ont. – On January 1, 2025, Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) officially began operations, following the merger of the Brant County Health Unit (BCHU) and the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU), a collaboration announced on December 2, 2024. GEPH will serve the County of Brant, City of Brantford, Haldimand County, and Norfolk County. This merger strengthens […]
January 10, 2025 Simcoe, Ont. – Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) has received confirmation of a case of measles in an adult resident of Haldimand-Norfolk. The individual is currently recovering at home. The infection source for this individual is unknown at this time. GEPH is currently investigating and following up with known contacts who may […]
The Brant County Health Unit (BCHU) and the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) have received approval from the Ministry of Health for the two organizations to merge and create a new, singular organization. This approval by the Ministry of Health follows the review of a jointly prepared business proposal, submitted by BCHU and the HNHU. The new […]
The Lighthouse Community Strategy, a comprehensive approach to addressing substance use and mental illness, has officially launched with participating community partners from Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, Haldimand County, and Norfolk County. This innovative strategy brings together a variety of resources, community members, and support systems to address these pressing issues. About the […]