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SIMCOE, December 1st, 2014 The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is pleased to announce the release of the 2014 Parenting Needs Assessment Report, a report of the results of a comprehensive survey of parents’ needs in Haldimand and Norfolk. The survey was developed with input from agencies in Haldimand and Norfolk involved with the delivery of parenting […]

Health Canada has released the findings of a study regarding the health effects of exposure to wind turbine noise and the accompanying low frequency noise and infrasound produced. Please visit the following link to read a summary of the results: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh-semt/noise-bruit/turbine-eoliennes/summary-resume-eng.php

SIMCOE, NOVEMBER 25, 2014 – 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 […]

SIMCOE, November 21, 2014. The Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit’s (HNHU) campaign to get farm gate vendors up to code has been a positive experience. Health inspectors, for the most part, found that vendors wanted to comply with the government regulations. “It was impressive to see how much local food processors care about their product and about […]

SIMCOE, NOVEMBER 10, 2014 – For many smokers the cost of nicotine replacement products can be a barrier to quitting. The STOP (Smoking Treatment for Ontario Patients) Program Workshop offers eligible participants in Haldimand and Norfolk counties five weeks of cost-free nicotine replacement therapy and smoking cessation information to help them in their quit attempt. […]