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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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SIMCOE, ON, AUG. 1, 2008 – Baseball tournaments taking place in Oneida and Hagersville on Saturday, Aug. 9, will contain a tobacco-free message for the young athletes. Fresh Heir, a youth-led group from the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit, is partnering with tournament organizers to educate youth about the dangers of tobacco use and how it impacts […]
SIMCOE, ON, JULY 4, 2008 – Elementary school students in Haldimand and Norfolk counties have gained valuable knowledge about protecting their pets against rabies, thanks to a colouring contest sponsored by the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit. “The contest was open to students in both counties from Kindergarten to Grade 6,” explained Health Promoter Krysta Clark of […]
SIMCOE, ON, JUNE 26, 2008 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is warning residents to be aware of Lyme disease, which has been detected in the area. “Lyme disease is a bacterial infection transmitted by the bite of an infected deer tick,” explained Healthy Environment Program Coordinator Glen Steen. “Deer ticks are active in the area […]
SIMCOE, ON, JUNE 16, 2008 – A special package of children’s books geared to developing language and literacy skills in preschoolers in now available in the public libraries of Haldimand and Norfolk Counties thanks to a joint initiative with the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit’s Preschool Speech and Language Program. “Speech and Language Team members created a […]
SIMCOE, ON, MAY 20, 2008 – The cancer rate in Haldimand and Norfolk Counties is not significantly different from the provincial average, according to a recent report completed by the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit. The Haldimand and Norfolk Cancer Report 2007, which is the first focused cancer report to be completed for Haldimand and Norfolk, provides […]