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HPA reports rise in hepattis C diagnoses for 2008

The Health Protection Agency reports that more than 8,000 people were diagnosed with hepatitis C last year in England.

14 December 2009: Health Protection Agency

 

HPA reports TB cases continue to increase

The Health Protection Agency reports that the number of people developing tuberculosis (TB) continues to increase despite earlier signs of stabilising.

03 December 2009: Health Protection Agency

 

HPA reports a third of adults diagnosed with HIV were diagnosed late.

The Health Protection Agency reports that a third of adults diagnosed with HIV in the UK last year were diagnosed late.

27 November 2009: Health Protection Agency

 

HPA investigates person to person transmission of oseltamivir resistant swine flu

The Health Protetion Agency is working with colleagues from the Public Health Service of Wales to investigate a number of possible cases of person to person transmission of oseltamivir resistant swine flu.

23 November 2009: Health Protection Agency

 

Equal healthcare access rights ruling in Texas

People with HIV/AIDS now have equal access rights to healthcare services from orthopaedic surgeon in Texas after HHS ruling following complaint

19 October 2009: US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

 

The US Government steps up fight against Medicare fraud

Health and Human Services Department highlights the need for prevention of medical identity theft and Medicare fraud

16 October 2009: US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

 

The US launches televised awareness campaign in the flu season

At the start of the autumn flu season, The US Department of Health and Human Services is launching a televised campaign to raise awareness levels amongst vulnerable sectors of the population of the H1N1 flu virus

12 October 2009: US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

 

Self evaluation section added to flu.gov

US Government web site dedicated to flu gains enhancements including a self-assessment guide and details surrounding various myths and facts about flu

08 October 2009: US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

 

PEPFAR program reaches approval of 100th AIDS drug

A milestone has been reached in the US fight against AIDS under the Presidential Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief program

08 October 2009: US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

 

New system for tracing Welsh patient details

Since the closure of the NSTS in the UK, Welsh healthcare providers can now trace patient details through the Welsh Demographic Service

05 October 2009: Informing Healthcare

 

Individual health record agreement reached

Agreement enables INPS to supply individual health record systems for use in GP practices under the Welsh NHS

02 October 2009: Informing Healthcare

 

Genetic information protection for US patients

The US HHS Department has issued new regulations governing the use of patients’ genetic information providing further protection

02 October 2009: US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

 

US Rural Community Care gains Boost from technology

Report from the US HHS demonstrates how technology can improve health care services for people living in rural communities

02 October 2009: US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

 

HHS releases funds for high need healthcare areas

Recovery Act funds to the tune of 7.6 million dollars have been allocated to reduce the burden of debt in high need areas and encourage recruitment of healthcare professionals

01 October 2009: US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

 

US Government releases funds for healthier America campaign

Funding now available for states to launch campaigns to reduce chronic illnesses caused by smoking and obesity

01 October 2009: US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

 

US Government pours money into health records

Health information technology and particularly electronic health records have received a boost through central funding from the US government

30 September 2009: US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

 

Health insurance reforms for America’s pensioners

Report from HHS details the reforms which will help old people in America cope with the cost of prescription medicine and preventive care

25 September 2009: US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

 

Swine flu PSA contest winner announced

The winner of the US contest to find the best public service announcement on swine flu is the New York “hip hop doc” who used rap music to get the message across on YouTube

23 September 2009: US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

 

Report available on Health Insurance Reform affects on cancer patients

US health secretary joins rally calling for health insurance reforms to enable uniform quality of care for cancer patients from all walks of life

23 September 2009: US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

 

Insurance reform report for young American people

The US Department of Health and Human Services has released a report revealing the vulnerabilities of young people under the existing health care system in the country

21 September 2009: US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

 

Search facility for local health resources added to NHS Direct Wales web site

An interactive map of Wales, directory of local health services and bilingual guide to symptoms and health conditions all feature in the revamped NHS Direct website for Wales

21 September 2009: Informing Healthcare

 

US Health department launches community health initiative

Disease prevention and health promotion initiative set to improve community well being through improved diet and reduction in tobacco usage

18 September 2009: US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

 

Large numbers of US citizens without health insurance drive early reforms

The US Department of Health and Human Services confirms that health insurance reforms can’t wait another year as the number of uninsured continues to rise at an alarming rate

17 September 2009: US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

 

Encryption encouragement for Welsh NHS

An all-Wales framework agreement is bringing significant cost advantages to the NHS for protecting patient data through encryption

17 September 2009: Informing Healthcare

 

Agreement reached on provision of interpreters for deaf patients

The deaf and hard of hearing in Maryland now have access to sign language interpreters at the Fort Washington Medical Centre after the US Dept of Health upholds complaint of discrimination

15 September 2009: US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

 
 
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