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Seven in 10 people want to discuss palliative care if it could help them
09 September 2018
Research carried out on behalf of the All Ireland Institute for Hospice and Palliative Care (AIIHPC) has shown that seven in ten people believe that if palliative care could help them they would like...
PHA increasing understanding of mental health through training
07 September 2018
As World Suicide Prevention Day approaches the Public Health Agency (PHA) is raising awareness of the training opportunities available in mental and emotional wellbeing and suicide prevention.
Almost...
Tips on avoiding back-to-school germs
06 September 2018
As the first week of the new school year gets under way, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is raising awareness with parents about the importance of good hygiene – both in school and at home.
“Schools...
PHA encourages girls to get the HPV vaccine
04 September 2018
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging parents to take up the offer of the HPV vaccine for their daughters aged 12-13.
As the new school year gets under way, the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)...
Public urged to save lives by talking about organ donation
03 September 2018
The Public Health Agency is calling on people to get talking about organ donation and share their donation decision with their loved ones this Organ Donation Week (3 – 9 September).
The ‘Words save...
Drug and alcohol misuse can affect anyone – here’s where to get help
16 August 2018
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is making people aware of services available in their local areas to help with drug and alcohol misuse.
Michael Owen, Health and Social Wellbeing Improvement Manager at...
Exam celebrations – talk about alcohol and drugs
13 August 2018
Thousands of young people will receive their exam results soon, so the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging parents to talk to their children about the risks associated with drinking alcohol and...
Practical support available for people with dementia to prevent home accidents
01 August 2018
The Public Health Agency (PHA), in conjunction with local councils, is offering advice on how people living with dementia can reduce their risk of having an accident in the home.
“Safety in the home...
Why breastfeeding helps babies get off to a good start
01 August 2018
This World Breastfeeding Week (1-7 August) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting the health benefits of breastfeeding and its importance to both mum and baby.
More mothers in Northern...
“Get tested and get treated” is the message on World Hepatitis Day
27 July 2018
With this Saturday marking World Hepatitis Day, the Public Health Agency (PHA), is encouraging those who think they may be at risk of having the infection to get tested and treated.
Viral hepatitis...
Beware risk of carbon monoxide poisoning this summer
11 July 2018
Carbon monoxide (CO) can be a hidden killer during the summer months, and with many of us heading away on camping, caravanning or boating holidays, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging...
