Nesathurai expects widespread vaccination in summer, if production remains steady
January 21, 2021
By Kaitlyn Clark The Haldimand Press HALDIMAND—Local Medical Officer of Health Dr. Shanker Nesathurai is excited to see the vaccine rolling out across both Haldimand ...read more
Food processing essential workers eligible to receive vaccines in Phase 2 of Ontario COVID-19 immunizations
January 21, 2021
To The Haldimand Press Announced last week by Premier Doug Ford; Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health; Solicitor General Sylvia Jones; and General... ...read more
Local hospitals surpass campaign goals & raise $320K
January 14, 2021
By Kaitlyn Clark The Haldimand Press HALDIMAND—Both of Haldimand’s local hospitals received greater gifts than expected during their respective holiday fundraising campaigns, raising over $320,000 ...read more
Ford declares provincial state of emergency and stay-at-home order
January 14, 2021
By Kaitlyn Clark The Haldimand Press HALDIMAND—“There will be some dark days ahead,” said Premier Doug Ford when he announced a second state of emergency ...read more
2021 Mental Wellness Expo cancelled
January 14, 2021
By Sandie Heirwegh To The Haldimand Press DUNNVILLE—Mental health has never been more crucial than it has been since March 2020 when we all had ...read more
Hospital directors recognized for excellent service in 2020 – Part one: Jennifer Edwards
January 14, 2021
By Sheila Phibbs The Haldimand Press HAGERSVILLE—Recently two Directors of West Haldimand General Hospital (WHGH) and Norfolk General Hospital (NGH) – Jennifer Edwards and Kang-Wei... ...read more
Cheryl Schweyer retiring after three decades at HWMH
January 14, 2021
To The Haldimand Press DUNNVILLE—For most patients who come to Haldimand War Memorial Hospital (HWMH), the first person they engage with is Cheryl Schweyer. As... ...read more
Outbreak declared at Grandview Lodge after asymptomatic staff member tests positive
January 7, 2021
DUNNVILLE—A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at Grandview Lodge. As a result of protocols requiring regular testing of Grandview Lodge staff to ensure resident safety, ...read more
Local COVID cases continue to rise: Haldimand Norfolk in “one of the most problematic periods of the pandemic”
January 7, 2021
By Kaitlyn Clark The Haldimand Press HALDIMAND—The local health district has entered the new year with the highest seven-day rolling average of new COVID-19 cases ...read more
Interim GM for Health and Social Services
January 7, 2021
To The Haldimand Press HALDIMAND—Heidy VanDyk has accepted the position of Interim General Manager of Health and Social Services. This follows current General Manager Marlene... ...read more
