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SIMCOE, FEBRUARY 17, 2012 – Health officials say the local influenza season has officially begun.   The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit received notification of its first lab-confirmed case of influenza, or the flu, and is reminding residents that the flu shot is their best source of protection against the highly contagious disease. “Immunization is very effective […]

SIMCOE, FEBRUARY 13, 2012 – Illnesses are quickly passed between family members in a home, or coworkers in a workplace. For teens, their high school is their workplace, and the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit wants to ensure local students are protected from a number of serious diseases. “With so many people in the hallways, classrooms and […]

SIMCOE, JANUARY 20, 2012 – People living on low incomes in Haldimand and Norfolk counties will find it more of a challenge to afford to eat a healthy diet this year. According to the 2011 Nutritious Food Basket survey, conducted by the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit, it costs a family of four $740.73 per month to […]

SIMCOE, JANUARY 20, 2012 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is offering a Perinatal Bereavement Support Program for family members who have experienced a miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, pregnancy loss, stillborn, neonatal or infant death. The loss of a baby during a pregnancy can lead to waves of grief that can continue to hit individuals months, or […]

SIMCOE, JANUARY 15, 2012 – Tobacco users across the country are being encouraged to kiss tobacco goodbye during National Non-Smoking Week, which runs from January 15th to 21st. While kicking a tobacco addiction is not easy, the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is hoping local residents will gain some extra motivation through the Canadian Cancer Society’s seventh […]