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SIMCOE, MAY 27, 2011 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is reminding residents to be alert for the signs of measles following the notification of a local case of red measles. An investigation into a positive measles case in Toronto is currently ongoing; however, there is no known link between the cases at this time.“Measles can […]

SIMCOE, MAY 26, 2011 – May 31st is World No Tobacco Day and the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit, a member of the Ontario Coalition for Smoke Free Movies, is raising awareness about the serious public health issue of smoking in movies and the effects it has on young people starting to smoke. “The evidence is clear […]

SIMCOE, MAY 3, 2011 – Each May, nurses around the world celebrate Nurses’ Week, timed to honour the birth date of the founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale. Nightingale is considered by many to be the founder of modern nursing. With more than 280,000 nurses employed across Canada, nursing is the largest health care occupation […]

APRIL 28, 2011 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is advising the public and food premise operators to consider food safety during power outages. Without electrical power refrigerators and freezers will lose ability to store foods at safe temperatures. Foods stored in fridges should be held at 4°C or less while foods stored in freezers should […]

CALEDONIA, APRIL 15, 2011 – Are you feeling overwhelmed by the stresses of your job or family? Join the club. Does a loved one suffer from dementia? I know the feeling. Have you, or someone you care about, contemplated or attempted suicide? You’re not alone.   Mental health issues affect everyone sooner or later. One […]