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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 15, 2010 – Ontarians who want to quit smoking may be able to get their hands on some free medication and support to help them overcome their addiction. The STOP study (which stands for Smoking Treatment for Ontario Patients) will offer counseling support and nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) to a number of local […]
SIMCOE, ON, OCTOBER 12, 2010 – Another bat has tested positive for rabies in Norfolk County. The bat marks the second confirmed case of rabies in the past five months. Recovered from the Simcoe-area, the bat confirms that rabies is still active in the region. A bat captured in a Waterford-area home in May of […]
SIMCOE, OCTOBER 8, 2010 – With millions of Canadians spending half of their waking hours at work, what happens in the workplace can have a huge impact on the overall health of employees. October is Canada’s Healthy Workplace month, and this year’s theme is Healthy Mind, Healthy Body, Healthy Work…A Positive Workplace Works! The Haldimand-Norfolk […]
SIMCOE, OCTOBER 4, 2010 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit’s highly successful Prenatal Fair will be coming to Vittoria. The free fair, featuring dozens of exhibits by local businesses and community agencies on issues relating to pregnancy and parenting, will take place at the Vittoria Community Centre on October 21st, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. This […]
Government Launches No Cost Dental Care for Eligible Children SIMCOE, OCTOBER 1, 2010 – A new no-cost dental program is now available in Haldimand and Norfolk, which will help ensure that eligible kids can establish and maintain good oral health. Accessing dental care for children can be a challenge for some Ontario families, particularly for […]