Latest Public health News from °ÄÃÅÌìÏÂ²Ê /rss/50120/news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 18 Sep 2024 23:35:04 +0000 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 23:35:04 +0000 Library lights up purple for World Hepatitis Day /news/article/1462/library_lights_up_purple_for_world_hepatitis_day Drop-in sessions to raise awareness of hepatitis will take place at the Library of °ÄÃÅÌìÏÂ²Ê this month, ahead of the building’s iconic façade being illuminated in purple to mark World Hepatitis Day. Thu, 18 Jul 2024 16:08:00 +0100 °ÄÃÅÌìÏÂ²Ê supports HIV Testing Week with an awareness and testing campaign for blood-borne viruses /news/article/1281/birmingham_supports_hiv_testing_week_with_an_awareness_and_testing_campaign_for_blood-borne_viruses A Fast Track Cities+ campaign supported by °ÄÃÅÌìϲÊ, University Hospitals °ÄÃÅÌìϲʠand other partners encouraging people to test for blood-borne viruses starts on Monday 6 February. Wed, 01 Feb 2023 15:06:00 +0000 City council invite residents to say ‘no’ to fizzy drinks during Fizz-Free February /news/article/1271/city_council_invite_residents_to_say_no_to_fizzy_drinks_during_fizz-free_february °ÄÃÅÌìÏÂ²Ê in partnership with health and voluntary organisations, are launching campaign in February to help persuade people to swap sugar-laden fizzy drinks for healthier alternatives. Wed, 01 Feb 2023 09:32:00 +0000 City council addresses community experiences around clinical care in new pregnancy and infant mortality report /news/article/1270/city_council_addresses_community_experiences_around_clinical_care_in_new_pregnancy_and_infant_mortality_report °ÄÃÅÌìÏÂ²Ê in partnership with health and voluntary organisations, publish a report highlighting the lived experiences and recommendations to make healthier choices in women’s pregnancy. Wed, 21 Dec 2022 17:36:00 +0000 Fast Track City partners unveils ‘Red Ribbons’ AIDS and HIV Memorial /news/article/1237/fast_track_city_partners_unveils_red_ribbons_aids_and_hiv_memorial °ÄÃÅÌìϲʒs Fast Track City partners are set to unveil a memorial to honour those lost to AIDS and living with HIV. Wed, 30 Nov 2022 23:55:00 +0000 Dr David Nabarro headline speaker at international summit on sustainable food futures at °ÄÃÅÌìÏÂ²Ê 2022 /news/article/1153/dr_david_nabarro_headline_speaker_at_international_summit_on_sustainable_food_futures_at_birmingham_2022 Trade summit focussed on healthy and sustainable food futures to take place at UK House. Tue, 19 Jul 2022 09:32:00 +0100 °ÄÃÅÌìÏÂ²Ê develop communication campaign to support disadvantaged communities /news/article/630/birmingham_city_council_develop_communication_campaign_to_support_disadvantaged_communities The council’s Public Health Division have developed a communication and engagement campaign to further support BAME, disabled and LGBT communities across the city during the coronavirus pandemic. Thu, 04 Jun 2020 11:44:00 +0100 Confirmed case of COVID-19 in °ÄÃÅÌìÏÂ²Ê /news/article/547/confirmed_case_of_covid-19_in_birmingham It has been confirmed that a patient in °ÄÃÅÌìÏÂ²Ê has tested positive for COVID-19. Thu, 05 Mar 2020 09:37:00 +0000 Coronavirus update - 26 February 2020 /news/article/544/coronavirus_update_-_26_february_2020 °ÄÃÅÌìÏÂ²Ê continues to work closely with the local NHS and Public Health England to monitor the emerging global situation and prepare for escalation. Wed, 26 Feb 2020 16:45:00 +0000 Ditch the sugary drinks and try Fizz Free February /news/article/525/ditch_the_sugary_drinks_and_try_fizz_free_february °ÄÃÅÌìÏÂ²Ê residents, especially families with young children, are being encouraged to ditch sugary drinks and take part in Fizz Free February. Thu, 30 Jan 2020 20:18:00 +0000