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Healthy food demos cooking up a storm
20 February 2014
People across Belfast are finding out how to cook healthy, tasty, low cost meals thanks to cookery demonstrations being organised by the Public Health Agency (PHA).
V for Victory – we can help you win in the battle against cigarettes!
19 February 2014
As the countdown to No Smoking Day 2014, which is on 12 March, gets underway, thousands of smokers across Northern Ireland were today urged to take their first step to Victory and set 12 March 2014 as...
Good Neighbourhoods for Ageing Well
18 February 2014
Improving the lives of older people is the focus of a series of community conversations aimed at developing ‘good neighbourhoods for ageing well’.
Major new organ donation campaign: ‘Speak up and save a life’
12 February 2014
Around 200 people in Northern Ireland are on the transplant waiting list and sadly around 15 people die each year waiting for an organ. Despite support for organ donation being extremely high, just 31...
Don’t give your loved one something they won’t want this Valentine’s Day
10 February 2014
Valentine’s Day is the day to show your loved one you care. It is also Northern Ireland’s Sexual Health Awareness week, so the Public Health Agency (PHA) is asking everyone who is sexually active to...
PHA urges parents to talk to their children about alcohol and drugs
07 February 2014
In light of recent events, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding parents across Northern Ireland about the importance of talking to their children about the risks associated with alcohol and...
Paralympic skier Kelly Gallagher knows how to stay sun safe while on the slopes
07 February 2014
Northern Ireland Paralympic skier Kelly Gallagher spends a lot of time on the snow, but she is aware that although it may be cold she still needs to protect herself from the sun’s rays.
Sunscreen is...
Information on drug and alcohol support services in the Northern area
06 February 2014
People living in the Northern area are invited to attend an information event about drugs and alcohol support services available throughout area.
The public information event will be held in Coleraine...
Living Every Day with Rare Disease
30 January 2014
In Northern Ireland it is estimated that more than 100,000 people will have a rare disease at some point in their lives. The Public Health Agency (PHA), in partnership with the Northern Ireland Rare...
Hidden talent – exhibition reveals artistic skills of older people
05 February 2014
The Public Health Agency (PHA) and Arts Care are launching an exhibition of arts and craft by older people as part of the Here and Now arts festival.
Dispelling myths about Cancer
04 February 2014
This year’s theme for World Cancer Day (4 February) is to reduce stigma and dispel myths about cancer. With this in mind the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting some of the misconceptions about...
‘Health champions’ for local communities
30 January 2014
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is launching a new initiative to develop "health champions" in local communities.
The PHA’s South Eastern Health and Social Wellbeing Improvement Team will focus on...