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TB screening arranged for St Michael’s Grammar School, Lurgan
19 April 2011
The Public Health Agency (PHA) and Southern Health and Social Care Trust (SHSCT) have made arrangements for approximately 50 pupils who attend St Michael’s Grammar School in Lurgan to be offered...
PHA calls for vigilance over vomiting virus
15 April 2011
The Public Health Agency (PHA) today called for people to be aware of the continuing presence of the winter vomiting virus within both the community and healthcare facilities. The PHA recommends...
Remote monitoring technology for patients in their own homes
18 March 2011
Patients with heart and respiratory conditions, diabetes and those who have suffered a stroke, can now have their vital signs, such as pulse, blood pressure and body weight, tested at home on a daily...
Children and young people must be protected against measles at home and abroad
14 April 2011
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is warning parents about the importance of protecting their children against the serious infectious disease measles, which can be life-threatening and spread to those...
NI Chest Heart and Stroke launches a hearty lunch
11 April 2011
Leading health charity NI Chest Heart & Stroke (NICHS) is inviting everyone to take part in Northern Ireland’s biggest-ever lunch.
The appropriately named ‘Hearty Lunch’ which is supported by...
From sunrise, be sunwise
08 April 2011
With holiday time approaching and the hope of better weather to come, the Public Health Agency (PHA) continues to encourage everyone to be aware of the dangers of the sun.
Skin cancer is the number one...
Antimicrobial resistance: no action today, no cure tomorrow
07 April 2011
On World Health Day 7 April 2011, the Public Health Agency (PHA) and the Health and Social Care Board (HSCB) are encouraging the appropriate use of antibiotics to reduce the growing problem of...
‘Dead Fat’ – obesity and public health
05 April 2011
The Public Health Agency welcomes the contribution of the BBC ‘Dead Fat’ programme in highlighting the serious health risks associated with being overweight and obese. Obesity is a major public health...
Simplification of childhood immunisation schedule
31 March 2011
On 1 April 2011, the childhood immunisation schedule will change to make it simpler and easier for parents, to protect babies at an earlier stage. The change consists of combining the visits that are...
Speak out for change – share your experiences with those planning and delivering your services - ongoing survey
20 June 2011
Are you living with or caring for someone with a neurological condition? If so, the Neurological Conditions Network would like to hear your experiences through the ongoing Speak out for change survey...
New swine flu cases remain low
10 February 2011
The PHA Influenza Weekly Surveillance Bulletin for the period 29 January – 4 February 2011 shows that new flu cases and GP consultation rates remain low. There were only 11 new laboratory confirmed...
