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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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SIMCOE, March 2016 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) today released a new strategic plan for 2016-2020: Building Healthy, Vibrant, Caring Communities for All. This plan will ensure the HNHU remains well positioned to continue its work in supporting its vision of healthy vibrant and caring communities for everyone. Developed after hearing from staff, senior […]
SIMCOE March 8th, 2016 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 smoke. Members of the Health Education and Advocacy Team (H.E.A.T), a volunteer youth group, will be hosting a free movie screening […]
SIMCOE, February 12, 2016 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is reminding residents to take cold weather precautions as much of Ontario is set to experience a few days of extremely cold weather this long weekend. In temperatures of -15°C or colder, unprotected skin can freeze in less than 30 minutes and the risk of developing […]
SIMCOE, February 8, 2016 – The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit will be offering a series of immunization clinics in late February and early March at each of the local high schools to help ensure that all students are up-to-date with their mandatory shots. Before starting school, Ontario law requires students to receive the Adacel vaccine, which […]
SIMCOE, January 14, 2016– The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) was notified by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) of three more raccoons testing positive for rabies in Haldimand County. Two of the raccoons were found on the outskirts of Caledonia and the other in a rural area south of Hagersville. Fortunately, reports indicate […]