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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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  • Poverty and hunger still a problem in Haldimand and Norfolk

    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 […]

  • Support available for those who lose a baby during pregnancy

    SIMCOE, JANUARY 20, 2012 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is offering a Perinatal Bereavement Support Program for family members who have experienced a miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, pregnancy loss, stillborn, neonatal or infant death. The loss of a baby during a pregnancy can lead to waves of grief that can continue to hit individuals months, or […]

  • National Non-Smoking Week acknowledges breaking up is hard to do

    SIMCOE, JANUARY 15, 2012 – Tobacco users across the country are being encouraged to kiss tobacco goodbye during National Non-Smoking Week, which runs from January 15th to 21st. While kicking a tobacco addiction is not easy, the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is hoping local residents will gain some extra motivation through the Canadian Cancer Society’s seventh […]

  • Keep healthy New Year’s resolutions simple and specific

    SIMCOE, JANUARY 3, 2012 – Exercising more, eating better, and quitting smoking are all common, and admirable, New Year’s resolutions. The only problem is that by February or March, if not sooner, most of these well-intentioned plans for a healthier lifestyle have been abandoned for the ease and comfort of former, familiar habits and routines. […]

  • Practise moderation if drinking during the holidays, Health Unit urges

    SIMCOE, DECEMBER 22, 2011 – The holiday season can be a difficult time to resist overindulging. Turkey and stuffing, chocolates and cookies, and shopping sales all test people’s ability to exercise restraint.The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is reminding locals that alcohol needs to be added to the list of things consumed in moderation during the festive […]