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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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  • ‘Call to Action’ to address mental health and substance use in youth

    For Immediate Release – September 27, 2009 (Brantford, Ontario) – A recent policy document titled ‘Take Mental Health to School’ suggests that one in five children and youth suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder including substance abuse. Beyond parents and families, the care and support of children and youth with mental health and substance use […]

  • Sidewalks are Important to House Hunters

    SIMCOE, ON, SEPTEMBER 21, 2010 – A large percentage of Haldimand and Norfolk residents look for communities with connected sidewalks and paths when they are deciding where to live. A report released last week by the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit, entitled Walkable Communities in Haldimand and Norfolk, revealed that when making a decision about where to […]

  • Help Give Babies a Healthy Start

    SIMCOE, SEPTEMBER 7, 2010 – When it comes to alcohol and pregnancy, the choice is clear: have an alcohol-free pregnancy. If women drink alcohol during pregnancy, they are putting their babies at risk of permanent brain damage. “There is no safe type, no safe amount, and no safe time to drink alcohol during pregnancy,” said […]

  • Ontario youth getting Hooked by Hollywood

    SIMCOE, SEPTEMBER 1, 2010 – The more youth see smoking in movies, the more likely they are to start smoking. The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is urging young people and their parents to be aware of the impact of smoking in movies with Hooked by Hollywood, an online campaign using popular social networking sites Facebook and […]

  • Health Unit launches online stroke prevention program

    SIMCOE, AUGUST 3, 2010 – A new website aimed at preventing stroke has been launched by the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit. The ‘Step Up to a Healthier You’ free online program is a series of learning modules that provides education and skill building on topics related to stroke prevention. The website, www.stepuptoahealthieryou.com, is the result of […]