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Below is a list of media releases sent out by the staff and programs at the Haldimand-Norfolk Unit.
SIMCOE, JANUARY 20, 2012 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is offering a Perinatal Bereavement Support Program for family members who have experienced a miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, pregnancy loss, stillborn, neonatal or infant death. The loss of a baby during a pregnancy can lead to waves of grief that can continue to hit individuals months, or […]
SIMCOE, JANUARY 15, 2012 – Tobacco users across the country are being encouraged to kiss tobacco goodbye during National Non-Smoking Week, which runs from January 15th to 21st. While kicking a tobacco addiction is not easy, the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is hoping local residents will gain some extra motivation through the Canadian Cancer Society’s seventh […]
SIMCOE, DECEMBER 22, 2011 – The holiday season can be a difficult time to resist overindulging. Turkey and stuffing, chocolates and cookies, and shopping sales all test people’s ability to exercise restraint.The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is reminding locals that alcohol needs to be added to the list of things consumed in moderation during the festive […]
CALEDONIA, DECEMBER 1, 2011 – Dozens of families and other fans of lovable little blue creatures turned out for a ‘smoke-free movie’ night in Caledonia last week. The free event, hosted by the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit’s volunteer youth group H.E.A.T. (which stands for Health Education and Advocacy Team), entertained more than 250 parents and children […]
SIMCOE, OCTOBER 21, 2011 – Fewer teenage females in Haldimand and Norfolk counties are becoming mothers, which suggests that local young women are doing increasingly well in controlling and protecting their sexual and reproductive health. The declining rate of teenage pregnancy in the two counties is one issue outlined in a Maternal and Child Health […]