HEALTHY PEOPLE HEALTHY LIVES HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
SMOKERS IN OLDHAM URGED TO TAKE 7 STEPS OUT TO HELP PROTECT CHILDREN - August 27
Families and parents are being encouraged to protect children’s health by taking at least ‘seven steps’ outside before they light up a cigarette.
STUDENTS SEARCH FOR TREASURE DURING THE SUMMER - August 20
Students from Hathershaw Technology College have enjoyed searching for treasure on Marsden Moor, taking part in healthy eating sessions and cycle rides this summer.
PARK RUN SCHEME HELPS LOCAL PEOPLE TO GET FIT - August 17
People in Oldham are being encouraged to race against the clock and improve their fitness in a weekly 5km run.
HAVE YOUR SAY ON PHARMACY SERVICES IN YOUR AREA - August 17
Oldham’s pharmacies are having their very own health-check.
CHIEF DENTAL OFFICER TO PERFORM OPENING OF OLDHAM DENTAL PRACTICE - August 17
England’s chief dental officer, Dr Barry Cockcroft CBE is heading to Oldham this week to perform the official opening of Marjory Lees Dental Centre.
RAMADAN HEALTH ADVICE - August 13
During the Holy month of Ramadan, Muslims are required to abstain from taking any food or drink between dawn and sunset as part of observing their religious practices. All healthy Muslims are obliged to fast during Ramadan.
NHS OLDHAM CHAIR RE-APPOINTED TO THE BOARD - August 12
Chair Riaz Ahmad, has been re-appointed to NHS Oldham, the organisation responsible for making sure everyone in Oldham has access to the health services they need
OLDHAM STOP SMOKING SERVICE RAMADAN CAMPAIGN - August 12
People in Oldham are being offered the chance to quit smoking as part of the One Stop Shop` - Ramadan campaign.
NHS DENTISTRY IS OPENING WIDE - August 4
An Oldham dental practice is expanding, meaning around 1000 extra local people can get NHS dental care.
NEW STATE OF THE ART BREAST SCREENING SERVICE FOR OLDHAM - August 2
A brand new state of the art breast screening service is now available at the Oldham Integrated Care Centre.