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Norfolk Pathways for People (P4P) invites community members to join its Fall Walk at Oakwood Cemetery in Simcoe on Saturday, November 16, at 2:00 p.m. Participants are asked to meet at 196 Victoria Street, Simcoe. The walk will proceed rain or shine, so attendees should dress for the weather and bring a water bottle. The […]

The Lighthouse Community Strategy, a comprehensive approach to addressing substance use and mental illness, has officially launched with participating community partners from Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, Haldimand County, and Norfolk County. This innovative strategy brings together a variety of resources, community members, and support systems to address these pressing issues.   About the […]

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) reports that effective immediately, publicly funded COVID-19 testing will only be available to: Ontarians eligible for COVID-19 treatment (i.e., symptomatic individuals who are immunocompromised, or 65 years of age or older, or those with high-risk medical conditions). People in high-risk and some congregate living settings (including long-term care homes) and […]