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Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (OSDCP) Here are some answers to your frequently asked questions about the program: When will the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (OSDCP) begin? The new publicly-funded dental care program for seniors will be rolled out in two stages. The first stage will begin in the fall of 2019.The second stage […]

Sept. 24 – Michele Crowley was not only a well-respected member of the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit as a health promoter but also a leader of Norfolk Pathways for People (P4P).   As coordinator of the group since its inception in 2007, Crowley is fondly remembered by Norfolk’s walking and cycling communities for bringing enthusiasm and […]

Sept. 24 – Haldimand-Norfolk Health and Social Services wants to hear what residents across the two counties think about its many programs and services.   That’s why staff have launched the Community Needs Assessment survey, designed to take the pulse of the population when it comes to all things public health, social services, housing and […]

Aug. 31 marks International Overdose Awareness Day. The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit will be participating in the first overdose awareness event at the Delhi Tobacco Museum/Quance Park. From 1-4 p.m. the Health Unit’s Harm Reduction Team will be providing information about preventing overdose as well as distributing free naloxone kits.   The purpose of the day […]

Aug. 28 – Individuals and families on low incomes struggle to afford a healthy diet, especially as food prices continue to rise. Food insecurity and inadequate access to food due to financial constraints affects 11 percent of households in Haldimand and Norfolk. Community Health Dietitian Emily Kichler will present numbers from the ‘Nutritious Food Basket’ […]