Norfolk Family Health Team - Norfolkfht

10/30/2025

💙 Caring for a loved one at home?

Bedsores, also known as pressure injuries, can be painful and slow to heal, but many can be prevented with the right knowledge and support.

You’re invited to a free community Open House on Pressure Injury Prevention at Norfolk General Hospital.

📅 Tuesday, November 18
🕙 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 North South Conference Room, Main Level – Robinson Street Entrance

At this event, you’ll:

✔ Learn simple, effective ways to protect your loved ones
✔ Get advice from health experts and community partners
✔ Explore tools you can use right away at home
✔ Learn what we do in hospital to prevent and heal

✅ Free event ✅ Free parking ✅ All are welcome

Together, we can help keep the people we care about safe and comfortable.

👉 Visit https://bit.ly/47EneDU for more details.

10/28/2025

The Norfolk Family Health Team remembers Betty for her outstanding service as a Board Member. Her leadership, passion, and dedication to the health and well-being of our community will be long remembered.

The 2025 Dogwood Awards Ceremony will take place on Sunday, November 16 at 2:00 PM at the Waterford Heritage & Agricultural Museum. All are welcome to attend and celebrate the achievements of this year’s honourees.

This year, one of the two Lifetime Achievement Awards will be presented to:
• Betty Chanyi, former Norfolk County Councillor, is posthumously honoured for her lifelong dedication to her community and local heritage. Betty passed away in 2024, leaving behind a legacy of civic engagement and cultural stewardship.

Established by the Heritage & Culture Department in 2007 and named after Norfolk County’s official flower, the Dogwood Awards celebrate excellence in local history, arts, music and media. The awards are presented in four categories: individual award, group award, youth award, and life achievement award. The awards recognize the grassroots efforts that enrich the cultural fabric of Norfolk County.

10/27/2025

We’re happy to share that our phones are back online! Thank you for your patience while we worked to resolve the issue.

10/27/2025

⚠️ Our phone lines are temporarily down. We apologize for the inconvenience and are working quickly to resolve the issue. Thank you for your understanding!

10/25/2025

🚨 BIG THINGS HAPPENING! 🚨
We’ve got some exciting things dropping later this week — stay tuned, you won’t want to miss what’s coming! 👀
But first… help us give a HUGE welcome to Justine Shortt, one of our newest Nurse Practitioners! 🎉
Justine brings incredible clinical experience, compassion, and energy to our team — and we couldn’t be happier to have her on board! 💙

10/14/2025

🌿 Discover the MEDI Style of Eating! 🥗
Join us for a fun and informative session all about the Mediterranean way of eating – delicious, heart-healthy, and simple to follow!
📅 Date: November 19
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 Location: 185 Robinson St., Simcoe – 2nd Floor Conference Room
🔹 Learn the benefits of the Mediterranean diet
🔹 Get practical tips and tasty ideas
🔹 Ask questions and connect with others
📞 Call [123-456-7890] or email lexie@norfolkfht.ca today to save your spot – space is limited!

10/10/2025

🐝 What’s the Buzz on Protein? 🥚🍗🫘
Join Lexie, our Norfolk FHT Dietitian, for a fun and informative session all about protein — what it is, why it matters, and how to get enough!
📅 Wednesday, November 5
🕑 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 185 Robinson Street, Simcoe (Conference Room)
Whether you’re curious about plant-based protein, building muscle, or healthy aging, this session is for you. 💪 Don’t miss out!
👉 Call 519-582-2323 x241 to register or
🌐 Visit our website https://norfolkfht.ca/events/

10/10/2025

Thank you to GRCHC for hosting such a fantastic Community Health Awareness event in celebration of Health & Wellness Month!
We had a wonderful time participating, connecting with the community, and supporting local health initiatives. Looking forward to more great events like this! 💙

09/30/2025

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Today, we honour the children who never came home, the Survivors of residential schools, their families, and their communities.
This day is a time for reflection, education, and action.
Let us listen. Let us learn. Let us walk the path of reconciliation together not just today, but every day.

09/29/2025

Tomorrow is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
The Brantford Brant Norfolk Ontario Health Team (BBNOHT) was honoured to take part in a recent virtual tour of the Woodland Cultural Centre. During the tour, Survivors shared powerful stories from their time at the former Mohawk Institute Residential School, as well as the experiences of their loved ones.
We extend our deepest gratitude to the Woodland Cultural Centre, the organizers, and most importantly, the Survivors and their families. Your courage, resilience, and generosity in sharing this history help us learn, reflect, and better understand the lasting impacts of residential schools.
We recognize the vulnerability it takes to share such painful truths and are humbled by the opportunity to listen and learn. These stories are vital to reconciliation, and we are committed to carrying this knowledge forward in our work and our community.

The Woodland Cultural Centre will officially open the restored former Mohawk Institute site with a special open house. This day is more than an event — it is an opportunity to stand in solidarity, to honour Survivors, and to take meaningful steps on the path of reconciliation.

By attending, community members can connect with history in a profound way, deepen their understanding, and show support for Indigenous-led healing and education.

We encourage you to participate. Check out our website for links to the Woodland Cultural Centre event, and for education, events and resources related to our commitment of amplifying indigenous voices and working towards reconciliation in Brantford Brant Norfolk.

https://bbnoht.ca/news/honouring-truth-and-reconciliation-our-community-september-30th

Woodland Cultural Centre Brant Community Healthcare System Grand River Community Health Centre

09/29/2025

Don’t have a family doctor or nurse practitioner?
📋 Get on the Health Care Connect list to be matched with a primary care provider in your area. It’s free and easy to sign up.
👉 Here’s how:
🔗 https://www.ontario.ca/page/find-family-doctor-or-nurse-practitioner
💡 The sooner you register, the sooner you can be connected with the care you deserve.

09/26/2025

We have generator power so the phones have been restored!