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Spring into positive mental health!
13 April 2012
Now that spring is here with longer, brighter days, the Public Health Agency is encouraging everyone to use this opportunity to think positively about their mental health.
In Northern Ireland, one in...
Rise in cases of whooping cough
12 April 2012
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding parents of the importance of their children completing the childhood immunisation programme to help prevent serious disease and illness following a reported...
PHA urges ‘at-risk’ groups to get the flu jab as cases continue to occur
05 April 2012
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging all those in ‘at-risk’ groups, who have not yet been vaccinated against flu, to get the jab now given recent cases in a small number of nursing homes across...
Getting active has ‘Titanic’ health benefits for all ages
05 April 2012
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is marking World Physical Activity Day (April 6) by highlighting why it is important for everyone – from toddlers to older people – to get active.
Colette Brolly, Health...
‘Breastfeeding Welcome Here Scheme’ makes Easter trips easier
04 April 2012
As Easter approaches and many families are gearing up for day trips and excursions, the Public Health Agency (PHA) would like to commend the many businesses across Northern Ireland that are members...
Welcome to the Twilight Zone - youth art promoting health and wellbeing
02 April 2012
The Twilight Zone Art exhibition, (launched 29 March ) at the Crescent Arts Centre, Belfast, represents the work of 40 young people currently living in residential units across Northern Ireland. The...
Detecting bowel cancer early saves lives
28 March 2012
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...
PHA launches toolkit for Clinical Nurse Specialists in Northern Ireland
28 March 2012
The Public Health Agency (PHA) supported by the Northern Ireland Practice and Education Council (NIPEC) today launched a unique job planning toolkit to assist Clinical Nurse Specialists with...
2012 Public Health Agency Media Award winners announced
27 March 2012
The seventh annual Public Health Agency (PHA) media awards, with the Western Investing for Health Partnership, have honoured media students for their grasp of public health issues at an awards...
Cut your risk of heart problems and stroke by reducing your salt intake
26 March 2012
Experiment with alternative ways of adding flavour to food instead of picking up the salt cellar - that is the message from the Public Health Agency (PHA) during Salt Awareness Week (26th March – 1st...
Tuberculosis in the spotlight
22 March 2012
An international conference organised by the Public Health Agency (PHA) will mark this year’s World TB Day on 24 March.
Although the number of Tuberculosis (TB) cases in Northern Ireland is low...
PHA encourages everyone to get active in brighter nights!
21 March 2012
The arrival of brighter nights with the clocks going forward on 25 March provides the perfect opportunity for everyone to get more active, advises the Public Health Agency (PHA).
Experts recommend that...