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  • Consider a career as a Public Health Inspector

    SIMCOE, ON, JAN. 14, 2009 – If you’ve ever thought of a career as a Public Health Inspector (PHI), now is the time to find out more. As part of Environmental Public Health Week, Jan. 19-24, the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is inviting residents to contact the Environmental Health Team to find out more about how […]

  • Health Unit offers tips for cold weather

    SIMCOE, ONT., JAN. 13, 2009 – There are precautions people can take against the extremely cold weather moving into the area this week, says the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit. Plan ahead. Keep up with weather forecasts. Limit your outside activity during extremely cold weather. Wear a hat. Even if the rest of your entire body is […]

  • Health Unit issues high water warning

    SIMCOE, ON, DEC. 17, 2008 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is cautioning residents to keep children and pets away from all waterways at this time as a result of high water levels. “Recent snowfall combined with heavy rain and warmer temperatures has caused waterways, such as the Grand River, to increase their flows,” said Healthy […]

  • Health Unit offers $2 movie night for students

    SIMCOE, ON, NOV. 27, 2008 – High school students in Norfolk County are being invited to a “One Night Stand” movie event this Thursday (Dec. 4) to demonstrate the link between movies and the hidden marketing tactics of the tobacco industry. Tickets for the event, which takes place in the Simcoe Composite School gym from […]

  • Be careful when shovelling snow, Health Unit says

    SIMCOE, ON, NOV. 24, 2008 – With the arrival of snow, the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is cautioning residents to be careful when shovelling. “Shovelling your sidewalk or driveway is a workout and if you’re not used to such activity, there is always the danger of injury,” said Communications Coordinator Robert Roth. “If you’re not prepared, […]