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Below is a list of media releases sent out by the staff and programs at the Haldimand-Norfolk Unit.
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SIMCOE, AUGUST 31, 2012 – Pregnant women often have long “to-do” lists throughout their pregnancy, including tasks such as scheduling doctor appointments, preparing the nursery, and taking prenatal vitamins. The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is encouraging all expectant mothers, and women planning to become pregnant, to add an important “don’t” to their list.“If women drink when […]
SIMCOE, ON, AUGUST 31, 2012 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit has identified two human cases of West Nile virus, one is a Simcoe resident and the other individual lives in Dunnville. There has not been a confirmed human case in Haldimand or Norfolk since 2002. These cases come in a year where increased rates of […]
CALEDONIA, AUGUST 27, 2012 – A series of educational classes aimed at preventing stroke, heart disease and diabetes is being offered by the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit. “Every seven minutes a Canadian dies from heart disease or stroke,” said Joanne Alessi, a Public Health Nurse with the Health Unit. “We’re looking to equip local residents […]
PORT DOVER, AUGUST 24, 2012 – Members of HEAT, the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit’s volunteer youth group, will be holding a beach party this Friday, August 31, to gather support for a ban on flavoured tobacco products. The free event, which is part of the group’s Flavour Gone campaign, will run from 1 to 3:30 p.m. […]
SIMCOE, ON, AUG. 7, 2012 – West Nile Virus has been found to be present in a sample of mosquitoes tested by the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit during routine surveillance last week. This is the first sample in the area to come back positive since 2008. “West Nile virus has been considered endemic throughout Ontario for […]