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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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  • New auto is top prize in quit-smoking challenge

    SIMCOE, ON, JAN. 15, 2010 – More than 30 local people have already committed to quit smoking this March by registering for the fifth annual Driven to Quit Challenge being promoted by the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit. Top prize in the challenge is a 2010 Ford Escape hybrid. Two $5,000 vacation getaways and a $2,000 MasterCard […]

  • Former outlaw biker helps tackle youth drug misuse

    “The survey results are welcome news,” said the Health Unit’s Lina Hassen, Health Promoter with the Substance Misuse Prevention Program, “because our substance misuse problem locally is higher than the provincial average.” Osborne, who did a series of interactive talks at 10 high schools in Haldimand and Norfolk counties in November, was a heroin addict […]

  • G.I.R.L.S. Power Camp launching new logo

    SIMCOE, ON, DEC. 4, 2009 – G.I.R.L.S. Power Camp is gearing up for another great weekend, Dec. 11-13, and will take the opportunity to launch a new logo. Registration for the weekend is already full and Steering Committee members from Haldimand and Norfolk Women’s Services, Haldimand-Norfolk REACH and the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit are excited for […]

  • Health Unit shifts gears to tackle seasonal flu

    SIMCOE, ON, DEC. 4, 2009 – With successful pandemic H1N1 flu vaccination clinics under its belt, the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is now shifting gears to tackle the seasonal flu. “We still have a couple of pandemic H1N1 flu clinics available,” said Manager of Public Health Karen Boughner, “but we are now moving to tackle the […]

  • Caution issued over water equipment salesmen

    SIMCOE, ON, DEC. 1, 2009 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is cautioning people not to fall victim to high-pressure sales tactics from salesmen promoting water treatment equipment in the area. “These salespeople are not connected to the Health Unit or any county officials,” said Healthy Environment Program Coordinator Glen Steen. “We have had reports of […]