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SIMCOE, ON, Oct. 23, 2009 – Depression is the leading cause of disability claims in the workplace and managers need to play a lead role in creating a workplace culture that responds meaningfully to all mental health situations. That was a central message emerging from a workplace health networking breakfast Oct. 21 sponsored by Project […]

SIMCOE, ON, OCT. 21, 2009 – The number of cases of influenza are on the rise locally, says the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit. “We’ve had reports from various sources of more flu cases occurring than we would normally expect at this time of year,” said Medical Officer of Health Dr. Malcolm Lock. “School absenteeism is higher […]

SIMCOE, ON, OCT. 8, 2009 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is warning everyone that it is illegal for anyone to smoke on school grounds at any time. “The Smoke-Free Ontario Act prohibits smoking in schools and on school grounds 24 hours a day, seven days a week,” explained Tobacco Control Officer Amy Jones. “The law […]

SIMCOE, ON, OCT. 2, 2009 – The Prenatal Fair being held in Simcoe Wednesday, Oct. 14, will feature 33 displays touching virtually every aspect of pregnancy and parenting, says the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit. “More than 200 residents attended the Prenatal Fair last year and we expect it to be just as popular this year,” said […]

SIMCOE, ON, SEPT. 24, 2009 – Clinics for seasonal flu for seniors 65 and over will go ahead as scheduled in October, but clinics for the general public are on hold as the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit instead targets the pandemic H1N1 virus. “Following the advice of Ontario’s Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, we intend […]