Communications strategy (draft)

Important advice to pregnant women during lambing season

The first lambs appearing in the fields is a sign that spring is on its way, so the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding pregnant women about the risk of close contact with sheep during lambing season. Pregnant women who come into close contact with sheep during lambing may be risking their own health and that of their unborn child from infections that can be transferred from ewes. It is also important to note that cows and goats which have recently given birth can also carry similar infections.

S.aureus bacteraemia surveillance quarterly report: October - December 2012

This quarterly report provides epidemiological data on S. aureus in Northern Ireland, including overall infection figures as well as those specific to MRSA and MSSA. The report highlights key points, rates, trends and statistical process control charts. The report also provides information on surveillance methods and data for each hospital and Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Ireland

C. difficile surveillance quarterly report: October - December 2012

This quarterly report provides epidemiological data on C. difficile in Northern Ireland, and includes key points, a comprehensive overview of all C. diff infections, rates, trends, age-specific information and statistical process control charts. The report also provides information on surveillance methods and data for each hospital and Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Ireland.

What are the next steps for cancer services in Northern Ireland?

The ‘Cancer collaboration in action’ conference, hosted by the Public Health Agency (PHA), the Health and Social Care Board (HSCB) and the Northern Ireland Cancer Network (NICaN) at Mossley Mill brought together over 125 health care professionals and representatives from the community and voluntary sector to reflect on findings and recommendations for cancer services in Northern Ireland.

Public Health Annual Scientific Conference - Registration

Public Health Annual Scientific Conference Wednesday 12 June 2013 Riddel Hall, Stranmillis Road, Belfast The Public Health Agency and Partners will be hosting the second Public Health Annual Scientific Conference in June. The theme of the Conference will be Older People and it will focus on how public health innovations, research and practice are meeting the needs of older people. The flyer is attached below.

Cancer collaboration in action

Experts from across Northern Ireland will gather today [Wednesday 20 February] to examine how best to tackle cancer. A conference being held today will bring together delegates to review recent developments within cancer services, including key areas of work in cancer prevention, early detection, diagnosis and follow-up, with the aim of determining where next we need to address our energies in Northern Ireland.

Cooking up a storm across Belfast

People across Belfast can find out how to cook up healthy, tasty meals on a budget, thanks to a programme of cookery demonstrations being organised by the Public Health Agency (PHA). Following the recent launch of the PHA’s ‘Choose to Live Better’ campaign which aims to tackle overweight and obesity, the demonstrations will show people just how easy it is to rustle up dishes which are good for you, but won’t break the bank. Dr Eddie Rooney, Chief Executive of the PHA, explained: “These demos will offer tasty ideas to make mealtimes healthy and fun, even on a tight budget.

CMO letter - Supplies of beef products to NHS providers

Letter to the health and social care service from the Chief Medical Officer on supplies of beef products to NHS providers.

For further information see - http://www.food.gov.uk/news-updates/

 

Influenza Weekly Surveillance Bulletin, Northern Ireland, Week 6 (4 - 10 February 2013)

The Influenza Weekly Surveillance Bulletin is produced by the PHA and covers statistics for Northern Ireland. The bulletin is produced during the flu season.

The Influenza Weekly Surveillance Bulletin is produced by the PHA and covers statistics for Northern Ireland. The bulletin is produced during the flu season.

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