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Schools, workplaces and community groups in the Belfast area are being urged to ‘get moving’ to secure part of £200,000 funding being made available to increase access to physical activity and promote...

The Public Health Agency welcomes the annual Depression Awareness Week, 5-11 April 2013.

For information about Aware Defeat Depression or Depression Awareness Week call 028 9035 7820 or visit the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...