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Below is a list of media releases sent out by the staff and programs at the Haldimand-Norfolk Unit.
SIMCOE, AUGUST 19, 2011-The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is partnering with a local restaurant and bar to remind patrons that if a woman drinks alcohol during pregnancy she is putting her baby at risk of permanent brain damage. Patrons at the Turkey Point Hotel throughout the summer are receiving napkins which read “no safe type, no […]
SIMCOE, MAY 26, 2011 – May 31st is World No Tobacco Day and the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit, a member of the Ontario Coalition for Smoke Free Movies, is raising awareness about the serious public health issue of smoking in movies and the effects it has on young people starting to smoke. “The evidence is clear […]
SIMCOE, APRIL 1, 2011 – Tips on pregnancy, ranging from family planning to parenting and everything in between, will be provided at a free fair in Dunnville later this month. The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit will be holding a Prenatal Fair, which will be of interest to anyone pregnant or planning a pregnancy, at Dunnville Secondary […]
SIMCOE, FEBRUARY 18, 2011 – As Hollywood gears up for the 83rd annual Academy Awards on Sunday, the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is shining a spotlight on the impact that the film industry has on the smoking habits of local youth. An alarming forty-four percent of teens aged 15 to 19 who started smoking did so […]
SIMCOE, FEBRUARY 11, 2011 – Family Day is approaching on February 21st, reminding us of how much we value our loved ones. We all wish good health for our relatives and quitting smoking is one the best actions someone can take to improve their health. The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit suggests some ways to support a […]