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Below is a list of media releases sent out by the staff and programs at the Haldimand-Norfolk Unit.
SIMCOE, ON, JAN. 28, 2010 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is holding a promotional event at the Simcoe Superstore Saturday, Feb. 6, to promote the fifth annual Driven to Quit Challenge that helps people quit smoking. In addition to an information display and registration table, the Health Unit will be showing off a 2010 Ford […]
SIMCOE, ON, JAN. 28, 2010 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is holding a promotional event at Zehrs Markets in Caledonia, Friday, Feb. 12, to promote the fifth annual Driven to Quit Challenge that helps people quit smoking. In addition to an information display and registration table, the Health Unit will be showing off a 2010 […]
SIMCOE, ON, JAN. 15, 2010 – More than 30 local people have already committed to quit smoking this March by registering for the fifth annual Driven to Quit Challenge being promoted by the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit. Top prize in the challenge is a 2010 Ford Escape hybrid. Two $5,000 vacation getaways and a $2,000 MasterCard […]
“The survey results are welcome news,” said the Health Unit’s Lina Hassen, Health Promoter with the Substance Misuse Prevention Program, “because our substance misuse problem locally is higher than the provincial average.” Osborne, who did a series of interactive talks at 10 high schools in Haldimand and Norfolk counties in November, was a heroin addict […]
SIMCOE, ON, Oct. 23, 2009 – Depression is the leading cause of disability claims in the workplace and managers need to play a lead role in creating a workplace culture that responds meaningfully to all mental health situations. That was a central message emerging from a workplace health networking breakfast Oct. 21 sponsored by Project […]