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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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  • Heat wave can put health at risk; Health Unit warns

    SIMCOE, ON, July 19, 2011 – The sight of brown lawns, the sound of air conditioners running, and the feeling of sweat starting to bead on the forehead are becoming a bit too familiar for most peoples’ liking. As we experience one of the hottest, driest Julys on record, the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is reminding […]

  • Simcoe streets open for pedestrian party June 30th

    SIMCOE, JUNE 23, 2011 – This Thursday, June 30th, a section of Norfolk St. S. in Simcoe will be closed to cars and open for pedestrians, bicyclists, rollerbladers, and any other non-car movers for a celebration ofOpen Streets.   The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit and the Downtown Simcoe BIA are hosting the family-friendly day for local […]

  • Tiny ticks a cause for caution, Health Unit says

    SIMCOE, ON, JUNE 9, 2011 – With the weather warming up and many people spending more of their time outdoors, local health officials are reminding people to protect themselves against ticks and the risk of Lyme disease. Lyme disease is a bacterial infection spread by the bite of an infected blacklegged tick, commonly referred to […]

  • Handle the long-awaited heat safely, Health Unit cautions

    SIMCOE, ON, May 31, 2011 – Many people have been anxiously awaiting some warm, rain-free days this spring, but the hot and muggy weather we are currently expecting may be not be exactly what they were hoping for. With temperatures in the high 20s and Humidex values reaching the high 30s expected over the next […]

  • Health officials investigate local case of measles

    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 […]