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  • Last chance for Grade 8 girls to get free HPV vaccinations

    SIMCOE, ON, MARCH 27, 2008 – Time is running out for Grade 8 girls who wish to receive free vaccinations that will help protect them against cervical cancer. The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is urging Grade 8 girls not to miss out on a provincial government program that pays 100 per cent of the cost of […]

  • Health Unit launches healthy drinks awareness campaign

    SIMCOE, ON, FEB. 29, 2008 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is launching a healthy drinks awareness campaign in response to growing concern over sugar-filled and caffeine-laden drinks targeted at children. “Rethink Your Drink,” being held in conjunction with March’s Nutrition Month and April’s Dental Health Month, is aimed at parents of elementary school children and […]

  • Car seats bought in U.S. are illegal here

    SIMCOE, ON, JAN. 31, 2008 – Car seats and booster seats purchased in the United States are illegal in Canada, warns the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit. “With the rise in the Canadian dollar, more Canadians are crossing the border to buy consumer products,” noted Health Promoter Karin Marks, “but car seats and booster seats purchased in […]

  • Smokers could win a Toyota Prius if they quit

    SIMCOE, ON, JAN. 24, 2008 – The Canadian Cancer Society, in collaboration with the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit, is offering smokers a chance to win a 2008 Toyota Prius hybrid car. “To get a chance at winning this energy efficient automobile, smokers must give up smoking for one month,” explained Health Unit Health Promoter Fiaza Siddiqi. […]