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SIMCOE, ON, MARCH 4, 2009 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit has a new logo.“We found the old logo just wasn’t doing the trick. The wording would sometimes get blurry when the logo appeared in newspaper ads,” said Communications Coordinator Robert Roth. “The new design is clear, crisp and has a modern sweep that makes it […]
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SIMCOE, ON, FEB. 26, 2009 – Hundreds of secondary school students in Haldimand and Norfolk Counties could be suspended from school in April if they don’t get booster-shot vaccinations required by Ontario law, the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is warning. The Immunization of School Pupils Act requires students to be immunized against certain diseases to attend […]
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Health Unit warns of falls during icy conditions SIMCOE, ON, FEB. 11, 2009 – With a thaw-freeze cycle now taking place, the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is urging people to take extra precautions against falls.“”Most people assume that falling on ice is only a problem for seniors, but falls are the leading type of injury reported […]
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People 55+ urged to join stroke prevention program SIMCOE, ON, FEB. 11, 2009 – Haldimand and Norfolk residents aged 55 plus are being urged to join a stroke prevention program being launched in April by the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit. “Up to 80 per cent of heart disease, stroke and type-two diabetes could be prevented by […]
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Give a healthier heart on Valentine’s Day SIMCOE, ON, FEB. 9, 2009 – One of the best gifts you can give yourself and a loved on Valentine’s Day is a sound heart – and you can contribute to goal that by taking the Driven To Quit Challenge in February. “The Driven to Quit Challenge starts […]