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'Better Together’ event in the Southern area promotes greater connections for those working to promote positive mental health.
17 October 2019
On Friday 11th October a networking event was held in Seagoe Parish Centre, Portadown. The Public Health Agency (PHA), Southern Health & Social Care Trust, Councils (Armagh Banbridge Craigavon, Newry...
European experts meet in Belfast to discuss healthcare innovation
16 October 2019
Experts from across Europe will meet in Belfast this week to discuss collaboration and development in an innovative area of healthcare known as personalised medicine.
Personalised medicine aims to...
Researchers discover a new way to improve the assessment of prostate cancer aggressiveness
10 October 2019
Researchers from Queen’s University Belfast have discovered a new way to predict the aggressiveness and future behaviour of prostate cancers.
The research was supported by the Belfast-Manchester...
All-island research aims to reduce number of repeat strokes
09 October 2019
Researchers from both sides of the Irish border have joined together in a large trial that looks at whether an inexpensive medication, already used to treat other conditions, could help prevent those...
Be breast cancer aware this October
04 October 2019
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month the Public Health Agency (PHA) is raising awareness of signs and symptoms of the condition, and encouraging women to look out for changes in their breasts.
“There...
Public urged to get flu vaccine
01 October 2019
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging everyone who falls into an eligible group to get the free flu vaccine.
The calls comes as the agency launches this year’s flu vaccination programme, offering...
Students urged to look after mental health
26 September 2019
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging students to be aware of the importance of looking after their mental health as the new academic year gets under way, and to seek help if they need it.
St...
Top tips for a healthy student life
16 September 2019
During Freshers’ Week, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging students across Northern Ireland to take steps to look after their health and wellbeing as they get ready to begin a new term at...
Palliative Care in Partnership: From Policy to Practice
13 February 2019
To mark this year’s Palliative Care Week [Sunday 8 to Saturday 14 September] the Palliative Care in Partnership programme held a conference to showcase progress made to date on improving the...
Social network interventions can lead to potential health benefits
04 September 2019
A research team from Queen’s, with support from the Public Health Agency (PHA), has found social network interventions, such as Facebook posts and sponsored ads, educating popular teenagers to spread...
Top tips for a healthy packed school lunch
28 August 2019
It’s almost back to school time, so the Public Health Agency (PHA) has some top tips for packing a healthy and nutritious lunchbox for the kids.
“Recent surveys looking at children’s lunchboxes found...
Exam results time – talk about alcohol and drugs
13 August 2019
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging parents and guardians to talk to young people who are receiving exam results about the risks associated with drinking alcohol and taking drugs.
The call...