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NHS Halton and St Helens launches Your Baby-Your Responsibility campaign to show Runcorn and Widnes parents the main dangers faced by babies - Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News 22nd October 2009
"A HARD-HITTING Halton campaign has been launched to hammer home messages about the risk of baby deaths.
The Your Baby – Your Responsibility scheme will highlight the biggest dangers for babies in Halton."
Report by North West Public Health Observatory at Liverpool John Moores University claims Halton one of the worst areas affected by alcohol - Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News 22nd October 2009
"ALARMING new figures have revealed that Halton is one of the most alcohol-ravaged parts of the country.
A study by the North West Public Health Observatory at Liverpool John Moores University places the borough sixth from bottom in England for what it calls ‘alcohol-related harm’."
Swine flu jabs available for Cheshire medical staff within a fortnight - Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News 22nd October 2009
"NHS organisations in the North West will receive batches of swine flu vaccines in the next couple of weeks in preparation for inoculating front-line medical workers.
Staff vaccination is crucial in protecting vulnerable people from the spread of the virus."
Halton MPs Derek Twigg and Mike Hall urged to back health bill - Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News 7th October 2009
"SMOKEFREE North West is urging Halton’s MPs to help to stop young people taking up the habit.
MPs will vote this month on the Health Bill 2009, which would stop the displaying of tobacco and restrict young people’s access to cigarette vending machines."
Health chiefs in the North West expect a slight increase in the number of people with swine flu - Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News 24th September 2009
HEALTH leaders in the North West are expecting a ‘slight increase’ in the number of people suffering swine flu.
That’s because the number of anti-viral treatments collected across the region on September 16 was 764, compared to 522 on September 9.
Halton Council report reveals children twice as likely to be hurt or injured than the UK average - Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News 24th September 2009
AN INVESTIGATION is being launched to find out why children are twice as likely to be killed or seriously injured on Halton’s roads than in other parts of the UK.
A report on road safety to Halton Council states that the borough’s CKSI (children killed or seriously injured) rate is twice the national average.
Residents offered chance to tour Halton Hospital - Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News 17th September 2009
HALTON residents can meet the governors and find out more about work being carried out at Halton General Hospital and Warrington Hospital at a meeting next week.
It takes place at Halton General’s education centre from noon-4pm on Wednesday.
Teachers in Halton handed Swine Flu advice - Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News 17th September 2009
FEARS are growing that swine flu cases could come surging back in Halton with the reopening of the borough’s schools.
The number of cases across the country has fallen in the last month but there are now concerns that the ebb in numbers could be reversed over the coming weeks.
New varicose veins treatment launched at Halton Hospital - Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News 10th September 2009
THE LAUNCH of new laser surgery at Halton Hospital means that most varicose vein patients will no longer need open surgery or a general anaesthetic.
Using a technique called Endovenous laser ablation (EVLA), surgeons can now perform procedures in approximately one hour, allowing patients to go home the same day.
NHS Halton and St Helens says swine flu rate falls - Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News 3rd September 2009
HALTON health chiefs said the rate of potential swine flu cases has fallen again.
They said there were 17 GP consultations for patients with flu-like symptoms per 100,000 residents, compared to 25 per 100,000 the previous week.
The Meningitis Trust warns Halton parents not to confuse swine flu symptoms with meningitis - Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News 3rd September 2009
A LEADING charity is urging parents in Halton not to forget about meningitis in the wake of the swine flu pandemic.
The Meningitis Trust said the symptoms of both illnesses could be easily confused - with potentially fatal results.
Anti-depressant overdoses killed two Runcorn residents in 2008 according to a new study. - Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News 3rd September
ANTI-DEPRESSANT overdoses killed two Runcorn residents in 2008 according to a new study.The Drug Related Deaths in the UK Annual Report 2009 (DRDR) revealed that no Runcorn residents overdosed on any other substances such as heroin or crack cocaine.
NHS Halton and St Helens spends £267,000 bringing in doctors to cover shifts - Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News 27th August 2009
THE health trust which covers Halton has spent more money bringing in foreign doctors to cover shifts than any other in the country.
NHS Halton and St Helens spent £267,000 between 2008-9 to cover the wages of 10 German and Polish doctors.
Widnes and Runcorn public thanked by NHS Halton and St Helens for following swine flu guidelines - Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News 20th August 2009
HALTON’S public has been praised for its response to the swine flu pandemic.
Experts feared that the area’s NHS services would be overwhelmed by people seeking help after experiencing the symptoms.
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust chief executive John Burnside announces retirement - Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News 26th March 2009
NORTH West Ambulance Service NHS Trust’s chief executive, John Burnside, is to retire from his role later this year.
Mr Burnside took up the post on July 1, 2006, following the merger of the four legacy ambulance trusts across the region.
Rapid HIV tests to be launched at St Helens and Knowsley NHS Trust - Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News 26th March 2009
HALTON patients being treated by St Helens and Knowsley NHS Trust are to benefit from a rapid HIV testing regime.
Residents will soon be able to have themselves checked for the virus at St Helens Hospital.
Patients who have the test, using a mouth swab or finger-prick blood sample, will be given their results within 30 minutes.
Halton to have say on 5 Borough’s foundation trust bid at Stobart Stadium Widnes - Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News 26th March 2009
RESIDENTS can have their say on the region’s mental health trust’s bid to be given foundation status.
The 5 Boroughs Partnership NHS Trust is considering a bid which would give trust members more decision-making control.
Those attending will also hear the trust’s proposals and be able to sign up to become a trust member.
Halton General Hospital appeals for return of nebulisers as patient demand soars - Runcorn and Widnes News 19th March 2009
STAFF at Halton Hospital are urging people to return vital breathing equipment to help to cope with a massive surge in new patients.
Specialists from the hospital’s Rapid Response Respiratory Team say demand for nebulisers has soared in recent months.
Homelessness drops in Halton - Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News 19th March 2009
THE number of unintentionally homeless people in Halton dropped during 2008.
Figures released on Thursday, March 12, show that the number of those ‘in priority need’ dropped from 51 in the final quarter of 2007 to 36 in the same period in 2008.
MRSA screening stepped up at Whiston Hospital - Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News March 5th 2009
AN MRSA screening programme to help keep patients safe from infection is being expanded at Whiston Hospital.
From Monday, March 9, every patient who comes to Whiston Hospital for planned surgery will be screened for the bacteria.
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