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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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May 2nd, 2017 Simcoe, ON May is Rabies Awareness Month and the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) would like to remind animal owners to protect their pets and family by vaccinating their animals (including their farm animals) against rabies. “Vaccination is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of rabies,” said Stephanie Pongracz, manager […]
SIMCOE, April 26th, 2017 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) helps families access free preventive, routine and emergency dental care through the Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) program. The HSO program helps cover dental costs for eligible children 17 years and younger. Many families report cost as a barrier to accessing dental care for their children. […]
SIMCOE, MARCH 31, 2017– The weather is warming up, which means tick season is quickly approaching. The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) is reminding the public to take precautions when visiting areas where ticks may live. These areas include woodlands, trails, roadsides and possibly even some parts of your backyard such as wood piles and gardens. […]
SIMCOE March 28th, 2017. Children copy what they see on and off-screen, but a group of local youth from Haldimand and Norfolk are taking action to ensure that movies aren’t subliminally encouraging children to use tobacco products. Members of the Health Education and Advocacy Team (HEAT), a volunteer youth group, will be hosting a free […]
SIMCOE, March 8, 2017 – As damaging winds have resulted in numerous power outages throughout the area, the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is once again reminding homeowners and operators of food premises that power outages can pose a threat to the safety of food supplies. Without electrical power, refrigerators and freezers will lose the ability to […]