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Providing support for breastfeeding mums
15 April 2013
Providing peer support to mums who want to breastfeed was the focus of a conference held today [15 April] by the Public Health Agency (PHA) in Ballymena.
Breastfeeding peer support is where women who...
Telemonitoring NI an ongoing success
09 April 2013
The ‘Telemonitoring NI celebratory event’ hosted by the Centre for Connected Health and Social Care (CCHSC) at Stormont yesterday [Monday 08 April] brought together health care professionals and...
Telemonitoring NI celebratory event
08 April 2013
Experts from across Northern Ireland will gather today [Monday 08 April] to mark the success of the Telemonitoring NI service.
The ‘Telemonitoring NI celebratory event’ is being hosted by the Centre...
Detecting bowel cancer early saves lives
03 April 2013
Bowel cancer is the second most common cancer in Northern Ireland and over 400 people die from the disease each year. However, the good news is that early detection can make a real difference as to...
Be blood pressure aware on World Health Day
03 April 2013
With one in three adults worldwide having high blood pressure, the condition will be the theme of this year’s World Health Day on the 7 April.
High blood pressure is the biggest known cause of heart...
Cross border patient safety training programme: making a difference
28 March 2013
An event in Armagh to mark the completion of a patient safety training programme outlined how this unique cross-border project is benefitting patients in local hospitals and health facilities.
The...
Adverse weather advice
29 March 2013
Public health information during adverse weather.
Rural Support offers support to farmers and rural families who feel worried or stressed. All calls are confidential and the helpline operates from 8am...
Public health advice following flooding
12 June 2012
Flooding has affected a number of areas in Belfast and Lisburn causing disruption and the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding people of the potential public health risks associated with flash...
Think about carbon monoxide poisoning before lighting the fire
25 March 2013
With the unexpected cold weather set to continue until the weekend, the Public Health Agency is advising everyone to be aware of carbon monoxide poisoning from lit fires. We would also urge the...
PHA honours future journalists at awards
25 March 2013
The eighth annual Public Health Agency (PHA) media awards run by the Western Investing for Health Partnership which honour media students for their understanding of public health issues have been held...
Bright nights are coming, so get active
25 March 2013
Spring has barely sprung, with snow enveloping Northern Ireland over the past week, but with longer days and an extra hour of brightness in the evening with the clocks going forward on Easter Sunday...
