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SIMCOE, JANUARY 5, 2015 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is reminding residents to take cold weather precautions as much of Ontario is set to experience consecutive days of fairly low temperatures for the first time this winter. In temperatures of -15°C or colder, unprotected skin can freeze in less than 30 minutes and the risk […]

SIMCOE, January 5, 2015 – The Ontario Government is strengthening the Smoke-Free Ontario Act to further protect Ontarians from the harmful effects of tobacco.  As of January 1, 2015 it is illegal to smoke on bar and restaurant patios, to smoke on playgrounds and public sports fields, and to sell tobacco on university and college […]

SIMCOE, DECEMBER 22, 2014 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit has reported its first influenza A institutional outbreak for the 2014-2015 influenza season. People who have not received a flu shot should visit a pharmacy, contact their family doctor or call the Health Unit at 519-426-6170 or 905-318-5367 to arrange for a free flu shot.   Vaccination […]

CALEDONIA, December 18, 2014  With the winter chill in the air, it’s natural for parents to want to bundle their children up for car rides.  The Haldimand- Norfolk Health Unit would like to remind parents that what’s keeping their kids warm might not be the safest when buckling them up. Transport Canada, which regulates all […]

SIMCOE. DECEMBER 3rd, 2014 The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit, in partnership with Church Out Serving, has just released Food in Simcoe: Emergency and Low Cost Support, an extensive listing of community programs that aid hunger, providing information for people about food supports in the Simcoe area. This list includes food banks, community meals and information about […]