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Network of Public-Health Educators in Medical Schools Annual Meeting
By Dr Andrew Russell...
I attended this meeting, called Climate Change and the Determinants of Health, on 2 June on behalf of NETPHN, as I have a longstanding interest in environmental issues such as climate change, and was intrigued to learn more about how health aspects could be integrated into public-health teaching....
CTRPH: Fourth Quarterly Meeting: 13 July
The Centre for Translational Research in Public Health (CTRPH) is holding its fourth Quarterly Research Meeting on Monday 13 July from 9.30am to 1.30pm in room 2.21 at the Research Beehive, Newcastle University (Old Library building)....
People in Public Health: Expert Hearings Summary Report
The summary report of a series of expert hearings forming part of the People in Public Health study is now available on http://www.leedsmet.ac.uk/health/piph/hearings.htm....
Andy Burnham new Health Secretary
Andy Burnham is England's new Health Secretary. He replaces Alan Johnson, who has moved to the role of Home Secretary in Prime Minister Gordon Brown's cabinet reshuffle....
The Marmot Review: A Summary
The Marmot Review was requested in 2008 by Secretary of State for Health Alan Johnson with the aim of developing the most effective strategies for reducing health inequalities in England from 2010....
Health Lanterns light the way
Two North East schools are becoming shining examples of hope and possibility in an area which in the past has seen its dreams dampened by deprivation and inequality....
Government welcomes Health Select Committee Report on Health Inequalities
Secretary of State for Health Alan Johnson applauded the Health Select Committee for its work done in addressing health inequalities....
NHS reflects on delivery of key priorities
NHS Chief Executive David Nicholson thanked NHS staff for their hard work improving care for patients this year, including reducing healthcare associated infections and waiting times, and extending GP opening hours....
Review of the effect of European working time directive on junior doctor training
A review into the quality of training for junior doctors in the light of the implementation of the European Working Time Directive was announced by Health Secretary Alan Johnson today....
HealthKnowledge training modules for Public Health Practitioners
The new HealthKnowledge training modules for Public Health Practitioners have recently been launched.