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Image of Katrina Jones, who says screening saved her life.

“If it wasn’t for screening, I probably wouldn’t be here today” – Cervical Cancer Prevention Week

lgbtq+ staff forum

Promoting equality and inclusion: the HSC regional LGBTQ+ staff forum

flu vaccine

Flu vaccine to be extended to everyone aged 50 to 64 years

Illustrated graphic with added text 'National Obesity Week'

How to make the most of your goals this year

winter vaccines

Make time to get vaccinated this new year

cold spell

Public health advice during cold spell

4 times more likely ot quit

Free support on offer to help New Year smoking resolutions

Collage of images of people getting active with added text 'Getting active in 2025'

Ways to get active in 2025

corporate plan title page

PHA draft corporate plan: stakeholder consultation events

Graphic with a picture of Santa in the corner that says: Alcohol adivce this festive season: Look after yourself and know your limits. Eat before or while drinking, but avoid salty snacks which make you thirsty. Don't mix alcohol with any other drugs. Have several alcohol-free days each week. After each alcoholic drink, take a non-alcoholic one, like a soft drink or glass of water. Take frequent breaks from drinking. Avoid drinking in rounds or having a kitty. If a friend or family member drinks too much, d

Don’t let alcohol ruin your festivities

flu

Seasonal flu vaccine offer now available for poultry farmers and processors

safer sleeping graphic

Safer sleeping advice for parents during the festive period

Text says National Bereavement Care Pathway (NBCP) the NBCP logo. We would like to hear first-hand from local women and men who have experienced pregnancy of baby loss. Help us shape the new pathways for Northern Ireland. See links to listening evening in January 2025

National Bereavement Care Pathway Northern Ireland - Listening events in January

minding your head site landing page

Relaunch of the Minding your head website

A person is tripping on a rug text says look out for preventable hazards in your home this Christmas. PHA logo and Home Accident Prevention logo

Top tips to help stay safe at home over the Christmas period

Attendees at the event

“I now have the confidence to make healthier choices for my family” – the HENRY programme launches in Northern Ireland

Blurred background of Christmas lights with text that reads: "Don't take risks with drugs this party season"

Don’t take risks with drugs this party season

Darragh O'Rourke, Teacher, Dolores Miller, Principal, Tony Gray, Teacher and pupils from St Brigid’s Primary School with Dr Hannah McCourt, Health and Social Wellbeing Improvement Manager at the Public Health Agency.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at St Brigid’s Primary School

at risk

Open letter from the Public Health Agency to people ‘at risk’ regarding the winter vaccines

Illustrated graphic with added text 'Folic acid one of life's essentials. Advice for pregnant women or women who could become pregnant'

Folic acid supplements important in pregnancy planning

Picture of Paula Bittles, People and Purpose Executive at Belfast City Airport with local mum Janelle Clegg, baby Imogen and Dr Hannah McCourt, Health and Wellbeing Improvement Manager at the Public Health Agency. 

PHA breastfeeding scheme launches at Belfast City Airport

World AIDS Day

World AIDS Day: increased awareness and testing will reduce transmission

Draft Corporate Plan front cover

Have your say on improving and protecting health and wellbeing

WHST needs assessment launch event attendees

Understanding substance use needs in the Western HSC area