All Public health articles – Page 145
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Fresh food roll-out
A new pilot scheme to give freshfood vouchers to low-income families has been judged a success and will be rolled out nationally in November.
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New DoH panel for COPD
Health secretary Patricia Hewitt has unveiled a panel of 19 experts to help shape improved standards and greater choice for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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Syphilis surge in North West prompts warning to look for early symptoms
An upsurge of syphilis in the North West has prompted the region's health protection agency to tell doctors and dentists to be on the lookout for early symptoms.
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European Commission consults on cross-border treatment
The European Commission is to run a public consultation on encouraging patients to cross EU borders for treatment.
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Comment
David Woodhead on public health
'We were facing our just desert for all the desserts we had just crammed in out faces'
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Government launches childhood obesity plan
Education secretary Alan Johnson has announced a package of new measures to tackle childhood obesity in schools.
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Tony Blair calls for empowerment not nannying in public health
The prime minister was on the public health campaign trail last week, attending two public events in Nottingham to share visions of a fitter, happier nation and the private sector's role in supporting it. Laura Donnelly listened in
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Caroline Flint backs 'consumers' on public health choices
Before Tony Blair arrived, the audience sat around tables to discuss key questions on public health - or what the prime minister now likes to refer to as 'healthy living' - on the role of the state in tackling obesity, encouraging greater participation in sport and tackling alcohol abuse.