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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 […]
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SIMCOE, APRIL 1, 2011 – Tips on pregnancy, ranging from family planning to parenting and everything in between, will be provided at a free fair in Dunnville later this month. The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit will be holding a Prenatal Fair, which will be of interest to anyone pregnant or planning a pregnancy, at Dunnville Secondary […]
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SIMCOE, MARCH 11, 2011 – Residents all across Haldimand and Norfolk counties are anxiously awaiting the arrival of spring, and not just because they’ve grown tired of salt-stained vehicles and slippery parking lots. The approaching warmer weather signals the start of another growing season for area farmers, and locals are looking forward to visiting outdoor […]
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SIMCOE, FEBRUARY 18, 2011 – As Hollywood gears up for the 83rd annual Academy Awards on Sunday, the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is shining a spotlight on the impact that the film industry has on the smoking habits of local youth. An alarming forty-four percent of teens aged 15 to 19 who started smoking did so […]
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SIMCOE, FEBRUARY 10, 2011 – Thousands of high school students across Haldimand and Norfolk will be rolling up their sleeves to receive their ten-year booster vaccine for tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap). The Haldimand-Norfolk Health unit will be holding clinics at each of the area high schools over the upcoming weeks to provide immunization to […]