Women need to be breast aware
Women in Northern Ireland are being urged to be breast aware and make simple lifestyle changes in a bid to reduce their risk of breast cancer.
Developing autism services
Parents, carers and those with autism are actively involved in shaping the future of autism services across Northern Ireland. The Reference Group entitled Regional Autism Spectrum Disorder Network Reference Group (RASDN) comprising of parents, carers, users of autism services and the voluntary sector, was established in 2009 to help ensure their views were being heard and acted upon within the statutory sector.
Meningococcal Septicaemia - Ballycastle
Public Health Agency was informed at the weekend of the very sudden and tragic death of an eighteen year old male from Ballycastle. His most likely cause of death was Meningococcal Septicaemia. All appropriate public health actions have been taken and prophylactic medication has been organised for close contacts.
Children focus of new physical activity campaign
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has launched a physical activity campaign to encourage our children to be more active. Research shows 82% of parents believe their child is getting the recommended daily amount or more, of physical activity, but the reality is that less than a quarter (24%) of 9 -11 years olds take part in the recommended 60 minutes physical activity, 7 days a week. ¹יּ²
Suspected tuberculosis case in Southern Trust healthcare worker
Statement issued jointly by the Southern Health and Social Care Trust and the Public Health Agency
Clean-up funding for Newry community group
Residents from Derrybeg Community Association in Newry have received funding from the Southern Investing for Health Partnership (SIHP). The SIHP is a committee of the Public Health Agency and covers the council areas of Armagh, Newry and Mourne, Dungannon, Cragiavon and Banbridge. Its Neighborhood and Environmental Issue Group awarded the funding to the Association to help clean up a large area of grass and footpaths within the local community that have become overgrown and inaccessible to the residents.