HEALTHY PEOPLE HEALTHY LIVES HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
HEALTH WORKERS GET PEOPLE IN OLDHAM MOVING WITH NEW SCHEMES - May 25
Health workers helped to get people in Oldham moving during May with two new projects.
GIVING TEETH A GOOD START - May 24
New mums and dads in Oldham are being encouraged to give their babies’ teeth the best start in life by using a family fluoride toothpaste and brushing morning and night.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH FOR OLDHAM PRAISES TESCO FOR ALCOHOL STANCE - May 21
The director of public health for Oldham has praised supermarket chain Tesco for backing government plans to restrict the sale of cheap alcohol.
OLDHAM WOMAN OVERCOMES STRESS AT THE CLICK OF A MOUSE - May 18
A manager from Chadderton has overcome feelings of stress and despair thanks to a new computer course designed to turn around anxiety, depression and fear.
PHARMACIES TEAM UP WITH NHS TO TACKLE CHLAMYDIA - May 18
A new four-week pilot scheme has launched this week which will see local pharmacies working with NHS Oldham to get young people tested for Chlamydia.
IT'S GOOD TO TALK - May 17
Young people in need of a friendly ear and some advice are set to benefit from a new health and well-being clinic in the heart of Oldham.
GOING BANANAS FOR HEALTH - May 13
Local students will be going bananas this Friday (May 14) as they find out how eating ‘five a day’ can cut the risk of getting cancer.
NHS DIRECTOR IS LOOKING FORWARD TO HIS FIRST MARATHON! - May 4
An NHS director is excited about his forthcoming stint as a first time marathon runner! Colin Scales, 37, is director of commissioning with NHS Oldham.