Fourth dose vaccinations now open to anyone over 18
July 21, 2022
By Mike Renzella The Haldimand Press HALDIMAND—The provincial government has opened up fourth dose boosters of COVID-19 vaccine to all Ontarians aged 18 or older.... ...read more
Maternal clinic to open at Norfolk General Hospital
July 21, 2022
To The Haldimand Press SIMCOE—Expectant mothers living in Norfolk, Haldimand, and other surrounding communities will soon have better access to labour and delivery services with... ...read more
How new Provincial LTC regulations will impact Grandview Lodge
July 7, 2022
By Mike Renzella The Haldimand Press DUNNVILLE—As of April 11, 2022 the Province set their new Fixing Long-Term Care Act into place, outlining procedural changes... ...read more
Hospitals seeing rise in violence, disrespect to staff
June 30, 2022
By Mike Renzella The Haldimand Press HALDIMAND—Last week, the Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) issued a press release citing a concerning increase in verbal and ...read more
Haldimand Norfolk Health Unit confirms first case of Monkeypox locally; no increased risk to general public
June 30, 2022
To The Haldimand Press HALDIMAND—The Haldimand Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) has confirmed the first reported case of monkeypox virus in Norfolk County. The individual is... ...read more
Program aims to connect therapy dogs with vulnerable residents
June 30, 2022
By Mike Renzella The Haldimand Press HALDIMAND — Community paramedic Nicole Selby loves dogs. As a volunteer for Therapeutic Paws of Canada, she has seen ...read more
Doctor shortages a rising concern in Haldimand Norfolk
June 23, 2022
By Mike Renzella The Haldimand Press HALDIMAND—During a recent Council session, Councillor Bernie Corbett, serving as Deputy Mayor in the absence of Ken Hewitt, spoke ...read more
Senior Support Services seeking help to end critical staff, volunteer shortages
June 16, 2022
By Mike Renzella The Haldimand Press HALDIMAND—June is Senior’s Month, and Haldimand Norfolk Community Senior Support Services (HNCSSS) is hoping to solve growing staffing issues ...read more
Masking mandates remain in effect at WHGH, NGH
June 16, 2022
To The Haldimand Press HAGERSVILLE—On June 8, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH) stated that the Class Order on masking requirements would expire on... ...read more
HWMH physician grew up in Iraq, but dreamed of coming to Canada
June 9, 2022
By Mike Renzella The Haldimand Press DUNNVILLE—Growing up in the small town of Kirkuk in northern Iraq, Haldimand War Memorial Hospital Physician Dr. Omar Ezzat ...read more
