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  • Keep healthy New Year’s resolutions simple and specific

    SIMCOE, JANUARY 3, 2012 – Exercising more, eating better, and quitting smoking are all common, and admirable, New Year’s resolutions. The only problem is that by February or March, if not sooner, most of these well-intentioned plans for a healthier lifestyle have been abandoned for the ease and comfort of former, familiar habits and routines. […]

  • Practise moderation if drinking during the holidays, Health Unit urges

    SIMCOE, DECEMBER 22, 2011 – The holiday season can be a difficult time to resist overindulging. Turkey and stuffing, chocolates and cookies, and shopping sales all test people’s ability to exercise restraint.The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is reminding locals that alcohol needs to be added to the list of things consumed in moderation during the festive […]

  • Smurf-filled smoke-free movie night a big hit

    CALEDONIA, DECEMBER 1, 2011 – Dozens of families and other fans of lovable little blue creatures turned out for a ‘smoke-free movie’ night in Caledonia last week. The free event, hosted by the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit’s volunteer youth group H.E.A.T. (which stands for Health Education and Advocacy Team), entertained more than 250 parents and children […]

  • Smurftastic Family Fun Carnival and Movie Night

    WHO:This event is being put on by the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit’s youth volunteer group, HEAT (Health Education and Advocacy Team). WHEN:Saturday, November 26th, 2011 Carnival starts at 5:30pm Movie starts at 6:30pm WHERE:River Heights Elementary School37 Forfar Street East, CaledoniaEvent will take place in the gymnasium WHY:The purpose of this event is to educate parents […]

  • Teen birth rate has declined since mid 90s, Health Unit reports

    SIMCOE, OCTOBER 21, 2011 – Fewer teenage females in Haldimand and Norfolk counties are becoming mothers, which suggests that local young women are doing increasingly well in controlling and protecting their sexual and reproductive health. The declining rate of teenage pregnancy in the two counties is one issue outlined in a Maternal and Child Health […]