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SIMCOE, MAY 3, 2011 – Each May, nurses around the world celebrate Nurses’ Week, timed to honour the birth date of the founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale. Nightingale is considered by many to be the founder of modern nursing. With more than 280,000 nurses employed across Canada, nursing is the largest health care occupation […]

APRIL 28, 2011 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is advising the public and food premise operators to consider food safety during power outages. Without electrical power refrigerators and freezers will lose ability to store foods at safe temperatures. Foods stored in fridges should be held at 4°C or less while foods stored in freezers should […]

CALEDONIA, APRIL 15, 2011 – Are you feeling overwhelmed by the stresses of your job or family? Join the club. Does a loved one suffer from dementia? I know the feeling. Have you, or someone you care about, contemplated or attempted suicide? You’re not alone.   Mental health issues affect everyone sooner or later. One […]

SIMCOE, APRIL 1, 2011 – Tips on pregnancy, ranging from family planning to parenting and everything in between, will be provided at a free fair in Dunnville later this month. The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit will be holding a Prenatal Fair, which will be of interest to anyone pregnant or planning a pregnancy, at Dunnville Secondary […]

SIMCOE, MARCH 11, 2011 – Residents all across Haldimand and Norfolk counties are anxiously awaiting the arrival of spring, and not just because they’ve grown tired of salt-stained vehicles and slippery parking lots. The approaching warmer weather signals the start of another growing season for area farmers, and locals are looking forward to visiting outdoor […]