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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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CALEDONIA, JUNE 16, 2014- Local students are hitting the streets to both boost their own health, and also to encourage their fellow students to make healthy choices. Two area elementary schools, Grandview Central in Dunnville and River Heights in Caledonia, established ‘Freedom Runners’ clubs earlier this spring. The clubs meet throughout the week during recess […]
NIAGARA REGION, May 31, 2014 Every year, on May 31, the World Health Organization and partners mark World No Tobacco Day. This year, on Saturday May 31, 2014, members of the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit’s volunteer youth group, HEAT, will be joining youth across Central Western Ontario to advocate and spread awareness at Springlicious in Niagara […]
SIMCOE, May 7, 2014 – A series of educational classes aimed at preventing stroke, heart disease and diabetes is being offered by the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit. According to Public Health Agency of Canada, three out of five Canadians aged 20 and older live with a chronic disease and four out of five people are at […]
SIMCOE, FEBRUARY 26, 2014- People living on low incomes in Haldimand and Norfolk Counties will continue to find it challenging to afford to eat a healthy diet this year. The Nutritious Food Basket survey, conducted annually by Health Unit, monitors the cost of a nutritious diet over time. The prices of 67 standard items are […]
Is your teen due for a boost? Simcoe, February 10th, 2014. The Haldimand Norfolk Health Unit will be offering immunization clinics at each of the local high schools to help ensure that all students are up-to-date with their shots. Upon entering elementary school, students typically have received immunizations against tetanus, diphtheria, measles, mumps, rubella (German […]