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SIMCOE, ON, September 16, 2011 The Haldimand & Norfolk Counties Community Profile Report (2011), was just released today. The report examined population characteristics, socio-economic status, and priority populations. “This type of demographic information is very important for Health Unit staff to use when designing public health programs and services that meet our local community needs.”- […]
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SIMCOE, AUGUST 26. 2011 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is inviting local workplaces to attend one of two informative networking sessions on Tuesday, September 20th on “Building Respect and Trust in the Workplace.” Guest speaker Marla Warner, a certified stress management educator and health behaviour coach, will be delivering her presentation twice. A morning session […]
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SIMCOE, AUGUST 26, 2011 – A new monthly support group for people who have lost friends and relatives to suicide is being offered in Dunnville. The group will be meeting on the first Wednesday of each month, starting September 7, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. at the Dunnville Public Library. People who have lost someone […]
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SIMCOE, AUGUST 19, 2011-The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is partnering with a local restaurant and bar to remind patrons that if a woman drinks alcohol during pregnancy she is putting her baby at risk of permanent brain damage. Patrons at the Turkey Point Hotel throughout the summer are receiving napkins which read “no safe type, no […]
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SIMCOE, AUGUST 12, 2011 – Parents, teachers, coaches and youth workers are all being urged to attend a free public forum at the Haldimand County Caledonia Centre on Wednesday, Aug. 24, to tackle growing concern over concussion injuries in young people. The forum will help parents and others responsible for child welfare recognize a concussion, […]