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Below is a list of media releases sent out by the staff and programs at the Haldimand-Norfolk Unit.
Haldimand-Norfolk Health and Social Services is protecting residents from lung cancer this November by participating in the 100 Radon Test Kit Challenge. Residents of Haldimand-Norfolk are invited to protect their health by testing their homes for radon this winter with the 100 Radon Test Kit Challenge, funded by Health Canada. This free program includes a […]
With respiratory virus season underway, the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) is working to protect community health by managing the spread of respiratory illnesses, including influenza, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). This season, which typically spans November to April, is marked by a significant rise in respiratory viruses, posing increased risks, particularly to those with […]
The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) has identified a human case of West Nile virus within the region. West Nile virus is transmitted to people through infected mosquitos. The virus activity usually peaks in late summer, with cases reported into the fall months and expected to continue to pose a risk until temperatures are below freezing. […]
The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) has been awarded a grant from the Public Health Agency of Canada to implement the Icelandic Prevention Model (IPM) for youth substance use prevention. This funding places the Health Unit among seven communities across Canada selected to adapt this evidence-based model. The IPM, developed in Iceland, shifts the focus of […]
The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) is reporting that one pool of mosquitoes collected from Caledonia on July 25, as part of the HNHU’s West Nile virus surveillance program, has tested positive for West Nile virus. West Nile virus is transmitted to people through the bite of an infected mosquito, which can transmit the virus after […]