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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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SIMCOE, ON, MARCH 19, 2012 – March 24 is World TB Day, and while much focus is on eliminating tuberculosis (TB) in third world countries, the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit wants people to take notice here as well. Five cases of latent TB have been identified in the Haldimand-Norfolk area in the past year. “It might […]
SIMCOE, MARCH 9, 2012 – Is multi-grain the same as whole grain? Is sea salt better for you than table salt? Should you stay away from carbs if you’re trying to lose weight? The Dietitians of Canada are using March, which is Nutrition Month, to answer these questions and bust other popular food and nutrition […]
SIMCOE, FEBRUARY 17, 2012 – Health officials say the local influenza season has officially begun. The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit received notification of its first lab-confirmed case of influenza, or the flu, and is reminding residents that the flu shot is their best source of protection against the highly contagious disease. “Immunization is very effective […]
SIMCOE, FEBRUARY 13, 2012 – Illnesses are quickly passed between family members in a home, or coworkers in a workplace. For teens, their high school is their workplace, and the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit wants to ensure local students are protected from a number of serious diseases. “With so many people in the hallways, classrooms and […]
SIMCOE, JANUARY 20, 2012 – People living on low incomes in Haldimand and Norfolk counties will find it more of a challenge to afford to eat a healthy diet this year. According to the 2011 Nutritious Food Basket survey, conducted by the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit, it costs a family of four $740.73 per month to […]