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Mon, 14 May 2012

Walk your way to better health

Health bosses at NHS North East – part of NHS North of England – are urging people in the region to leave their car at home and walk to work for the sake of their health.
Fri, 11 May 2012

North east health chief to lead north operation for NHS Commissioning Board

One of the north east’s leading NHS figures and chief operating officer at NHS North of England – Richard Barker – has been appointed by the NHS Commissioning Board as the regional director for the north of England.
Tue, 08 May 2012

Wise up to hearing loss during Deaf Awareness Week 2012

As part of Deaf Awareness Week (7-13 May), the region’s NHS is reminding patients, the public and NHS staff to be aware of hearing loss in both themselves and others.
Fri, 04 May 2012

Save lives, clean your hands is message from north east NHS

In advance of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) annual awareness day ‘Save Lives, Clean Your Hands (Saturday 5 May), the north east NHS is reminding everyone just how vital good hand hygiene is in the fight against healthcare associated infections.
Thu, 03 May 2012

Better dental care on the way for the elderly

Care homes in the north east will soon benefit from better standards of dental care for their elderly residents thanks to a new NHS scheme which is being launched today.

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