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  • Another Rabid Stray Cat Found Near Caledonia

    SIMCOE, ONTARIO February 7th , 2017 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) was notified by Hamilton Public Health Services of another stray cat that has tested positive for rabies. Similar to the incident last August, the cat was found in an area of Hamilton very close to Caledonia in Haldimand County. Further investigation is now […]

  • Health Unit Commemorates National Non-Smoking Week

    January 17th, 2017 CALEDONIA, ON  – January 15th to 21st, 2017 is National Non-Smoking Week. The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) is commemorating National Non-Smoking Week by encouraging local individuals who smoke to quit. The HNHU offers support and resources to help individuals who smoke in their quit attempts. These include: STOP Smoking Workshop: Adults (18+) […]

  • Menu Labelling Bill in Effect January 1st, 2017

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 5th, 2017 SIMCOE, ONTARIO– You might have noticed calories popping up on restaurant menus over the past few months. The New Year officially brings the implementation of the Healthy Menu Choices Act, 2015 (Bill 45). This act requires all large chain food premises with 20 or more locations in Ontario to […]

  • Rethink Your Drinking: HNHU Launches New Alcohol Awareness Campaign

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 15th, 2016 Rethink Your Drinking: HNHU Launches New Alcohol Awareness Campaign Simcoe, ON — Over 50 per cent of people in Haldimand and Norfolk drink alcohol above recommended limits. Drinking too much, too often can lead to many unwanted consequences. Even low levels of alcohol can have a significant impact on […]

  • HNHU is Seeking Community Input for Upcoming Alcohol Report

    SIMCOE, ON – November 24, 2016 The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) is in a process of preparing a community report on alcohol and is inviting area residents to share their stories and thoughts about how alcohol may be affecting our community. “Alcohol is commonly used but it’s not harmless and we want to start the […]