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SIMCOE, SEPTEMBER 7, 2010 – When it comes to alcohol and pregnancy, the choice is clear: have an alcohol-free pregnancy. If women drink alcohol during pregnancy, they are putting their babies at risk of permanent brain damage. “There is no safe type, no safe amount, and no safe time to drink alcohol during pregnancy,” said […]

SIMCOE, SEPTEMBER 1, 2010 – The more youth see smoking in movies, the more likely they are to start smoking. The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is urging young people and their parents to be aware of the impact of smoking in movies with Hooked by Hollywood, an online campaign using popular social networking sites Facebook and […]

SIMCOE, AUGUST 3, 2010 – A new website aimed at preventing stroke has been launched by the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit. The ‘Step Up to a Healthier You’ free online program is a series of learning modules that provides education and skill building on topics related to stroke prevention. The website, www.stepuptoahealthieryou.com, is the result of […]

SIMCOE, JULY 26, 2010 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit and Norfolk County are making it easier for citizens to make the healthy choice when it comes to transportation. Over the past few weeks, bike racks have been installed in visible, convenient places at a number of municipal buildings throughout the county. “We are always encouraging […]

SIMCOE, ON, JULY 16, 2010 – Barbecue season is in full swing and the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit would like to remind people of the steps they can take to avoid food borne illness caused by bacteria such as E. coli and Salmonella. An estimated 11 million Canadians suffer from a food-related illness every year, most […]