Latest Public health News from ²Ê°ÔÍõÂÛ̳ /rss/50120/news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sun, 08 Sep 2024 04:21:47 +0000 Sun, 08 Sep 2024 04:21:47 +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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham 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 ²Ê°ÔÍõÂÛ̳, University Hospitals Birmingham and 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 ²Ê°ÔÍõÂÛ̳ 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 ²Ê°ÔÍõÂÛ̳ 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 Birmingham’s 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 Birmingham 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 ²Ê°ÔÍõÂÛ̳ 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 Birmingham /news/article/547/confirmed_case_of_covid-19_in_birmingham It has been confirmed that a patient in Birmingham 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 ²Ê°ÔÍõÂÛ̳ 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 Birmingham 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