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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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  • Health Unit wants to hear from healthy workplaces

    SIMCOE, SEPTEMBER 22, 2011 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is encouraging local workplaces to take part in National Healthy Workplace Month this October. Local employers and employees are invited to submit a short description, up to 200 words in length, of an initiative at their workplace that demonstrates how the workplace has been successful in […]

  • The Number of Seniors is projected to dramatically increase in the next 10 years. Are we ready?

    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.”- […]

  • Upcoming sessions promote respect and trust in workplaces

    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 […]

  • New support offered to local families coping with suicide

    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 […]

  • Choose an alcohol-free pregnancy, bar patrons urged

    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 […]