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Latest press releases 2011
Pharmacies can help you over the festive period - 20 December 2011
Helping businesses in Suffolk save money - 19 December 2011
Vascular surgery engagement closes on 23 December - 19 December 2011
Follow the 12 rules of child safety and enjoy a safe and healthy Christmas - 19 December 2011
Even a pair of socks would be a better Christmas gift - 16 December 2011
Improving the level of care for dementia patients and their families - 16 December 2011
Seasonal advice to pregnant women and new mothers - 15 December 2011
Severe winter weather in Suffolk - how to stay safe and well - 15 December 2011
Do you have enough medicine to last over Christmas? - 14 December 2011
A Christmas gift that could save a life - 14 December 2011
If you pull a cracker this Christmas remember to wear a condom - 13 December 2011
New circumcision service for male babies - 12 December 2011
Be prepared for winter - 09 December 2011
Views sought on health centre - 07 December 2011
Young Suffolk party goers urged to wrap up well and stay safe - 06 December 2011
Not enough people in Suffolk are having a flu jab - 06 December 2011
Vascular surgery engagement - 02 December 2011
Service aims to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions - 02 December 2011
Making health care truly local - 30 November 2011
NHS Suffolk - November meeting of the board - 21 November 2011
National recognition for patient care scheme - 18 November 2011
Your good health – it’s Alcohol Awareness Week - 11 November 2011
Self Care Week – learn to look after yourself - 10 November 2011
New ultrasound scanner for Felixstowe Community Hospital - 09 November 2011
You, your family and your pharmacist - 07 November 2011
Planning permission granted for new health centre in Sudbury - 02 November 2011
Oral sex, smoking and drinking – they could leave you down in the mouth - 28 October 2011
90% of lung cancer cases caused by smoking - 27 October 2011
More self-help courses for Ipswich patients with long-term health conditions - 19 October 2011
East Suffolk Federation and NHS Suffolk shortlisted for top awards - 10 October 2011
More patient choice in end of life care - 03 October 2011
Colchester and Ipswich clinicians ask for your views - 03 October 2011
Prevention is better than cure – make sure you get a flu jab - 29 September 2011
NHS Suffolk publishes annual report and accounts 2010-11 - 28 September 2011
Suffolk bucks the national trend on health inequalities - 22 September 2011
NHS Suffolk invites public to annual general meeting - 21 September 2011
New assessment service for patient transport service - 19 September 2011
New apprenticeship opportunities with the NHS in Suffolk - 12 September 2011
Suffolk community hospitals even better than last year - 31 August 2011
Health certificates award ceremony - 19 August 2011
No more unnecessary trips to hospital - 18 August 2011
New technology leads to lower bills and greener environment - 17 August 2011
Forget “The Apprentice” – these are the apprentices who’ll change the future - 16 August 2011
Breathe new life into your lungs - 15 August 2011
Stop and think about wasted medicines - 15 August 2011
Suffolk's director of public health to leave post - 12 August 2011
New course offers help for Ipswich patients - 11 August 2011
Getting to the heart of the problem - 04 August 2011
Cancer - what do you know? - 03 August 2011
NHS Suffolk - July meeting of the board - 21 July 2011
New health centre images unveiled - 20 July 2011
How will you deal with a barbecue burn or sports injury this summer? - 11 July 2011
A straw donkey or a sexually transmitted disease – what sort of souvenir will you be bringing back f - 08 July 2011
Achievements of county’s young workers to be recognised at award ceremony - 07 July 2011
New physiotherapy social enterprise company set to deliver services - 30 June 2011
Don't let summer fun turn to tragedy - 23 June 2011
Beware of poisons around your home - 23 June 2011
New life promised after major operation - 22 June 2011
Better access to treatment for vulnerable patients - 22 June 2011
A fall could be fatal for your child - 21 June 2011
Tea, coffee or a permanently scarred baby - 20 June 2011
Watch your step in National Falls Awareness Week - 16 June 2011
There’s still a chance to get on board the Suffolk health bus - 03 June 2011
New conservatory improves hospital experience for patients - 02 June 2011
Pedal power used to increase awareness of bowel cancer - 02 June 2011
It’s your health so have your say - 27 May 2011
Be prepared for the bank holiday weekend – and don’t go to A&E unless you really have to - 26 May 2011
New social enterprise company formed to deliver NHS services - 25 May 2011
All aboard the Suffolk health bus - 24 May 2011
Get it on if you're planning to get it on - 19 May 2011
Help keep your baby safe from suffocation - 19 May 2011
And the award for best young Suffolk film maker goes to……. - 19 May 2011
NHS Suffolk - May meeting of the board - 19 May 2011
World Hypertension Day - 16 May 2011
Big melons, succulent pears and a big banana – it must be Fruity Friday - 11 May 2011
More health visitors for Suffolk - 11 May 2011
Over-heating puts babies at risk of death - 09 May 2011
Oscars event recognises achievements of young Suffolk film makers - 06 May 2011
Ditch the financial pages…..here’s a great way to improve your wealth (and health) - 06 May 2011
Boring films and repeats…forget bank holiday TV and have a healthy walk instead - 28 April 2011
A&E isn’t always the right place for medical treatment - 27 April 2011
Keep cool and safe over the holiday weekend - 21 April 2011
Tips on avoiding the misery of hay fever - 21 April 2011
Good Friday, Easter Monday, Royal Wedding Day and May Day…..are you prepared? - 14 April 2011
Suffolk’s a county of quitters, says NHS Suffolk - 13 April 2011
Help reduce the risk of cot death - 13 April 2011
Outstanding achievements of Suffolk man recognised - 06 April 2011
New clinical procedure offers better outcome for heart attack patients - 05 April 2011
Men urged – stay aware to symptoms of cancer - 05 April 2011
Change of management of palliative care service in East Suffolk - 01 April 2011
New healthy lifestyles provider for Suffolk - 31 March 2011
New provider to offer more accessible diabetic retinopathy screening - 31 March 2011
Soluable paracetamol can be a source of hidden salt - 25 March 2011
NHS Suffolk - March meeting of the board - 22 March 2011
Cutting down on salt could save your life - 18 March 2011
New classes make cooking easy - 14 March 2011
Kaftan or itsy-bitsy bikini? Beer belly or six pack? What will you have on show this summer? - 14 March 2011
Look after your kidneys on World Kidney Day - 07 March 2011
Stay aware during Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month - 07 March 2011
How FAST could you be in a crisis? - 28 February 2011
Interim host for community services in Suffolk announced - 16 February 2011
A sexually transmitted disease doesn’t make a good Valentine’s gift - 11 February 2011
Let’s do it on Valentine’s Day - 11 February 2011
Choose Well, choose your pharmacist - 11 February 2011
Make a life enhancing expression of love this Valentine’s Day - 08 February 2011
New breastfeeding ambassador appointed for Suffolk - 28 January 2011
Stop scratching - it’s National Bug Busting Day - 26 January 2011
Silver surfers set the trend for online health care - 25 January 2011
Women urged not to ignore cervical screening invitation - 21 January 2011
NHS Suffolk - January meeting of the board - 19 January 2011
Could you help walk Ipswich to a healthier future? - 18 January 2011
New ‘Roving GP’ pilot aims to reduce Ipswich Hospital emergency department admissions - 18 January 2011
NHS Suffolk's statement re: MRSA screening policies - 17 January 2011
Suffolk GPs are amongst the best in the region - 12 January 2011
Free patches to help smokers quit the habit - 12 January 2011
Plans for new health centre in Sudbury revealed - 11 January 2011
New Kesgrave chair-based exercise class - 10 January 2011
Seasonal flu – go to the right place for advice - 07 January 2011
Beat flu - wash your hands - 05 January 2011