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Press releases March 2010

SPRINGING TOWARDS A HEALTHY EASTER - March 31

The award winning Mind Exercise Nutrition Do it (MEND) programme is back to help children and their families put a spring in their step.

NEW NHS DENTAL PRACTICE OPENING SOON - March 26

A new NHS dental practice is opening in Chadderton and people from across Oldham, who are interested in registering with the practice, are invited to put down their name

OLDHAM YOUNGSTERS WALK OUT IN STYLE - March 22

Children from schools across the borough have taken part in a colouring competition as part of the recently-launched ‘Let’s Go for a Walk’ initiative, which is run by Oldham Community Health Services (part of NHS Oldham) and Oldham Council.

IMPROVED STAFF SURVEY RESULTS FOR NHS OLDHAM  - March 19

Staff at NHS Oldham (including Oldham Community Health Services) say they have seen improvements in the organisation they work for in the last year and have once again given their employer good support.

EARLY DETECTION SAVES LIVES - March 17

Health organisations from across Greater Manchester and Cheshire have pledged to work together in a bid to beat cancer.

NHS AND FIREMEN OFFER PEOPLE HELP TO BREAK FREE OF THEIR HABIT ON NO SMOKING DAY - March 9

Health workers in Oldham are teaming up with firemen to encourage local people to break free of their habit for No Smoking Day on Wednesday, March 10.

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS REAPPOINTED TO THE BOARD - March 9
 
Non-executive director Reg Lord has been re-appointed to NHS Oldham, the organisation responsible for making sure everyone in Oldham has access to the health services they need.