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Ethnicity, race and health equity: 3 lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the critical need for robust and equitable public health systems in Canada that address the population’s diverse needs. One of the most glaring issues during the pandemic was the lack of standardized definitions and consistent data collection methods regarding ethnicity and race within the health…

The Conversation · Aug 5, 2024

Breast cancer screening 'saved Co Armagh woman's breasts and life'

"Thirty minutes out of your life could actually save your breasts and your life."

Belfast Live · Feb 9, 2023

Public Health Agency launches consultation on services for those bereaved by suicide

"Given the impact that suicide has on families and communities, the PHA recognises how important it is to regularly review services that are in place to provide support"

Belfast Live · Jan 16, 2023

Father’s tribute to ‘bright and talented’ girl, 5, who died after catching Strep A

Stella-Lily McCorkindale was a ‘beautiful, sweet, loving and funny little girl who fought so hard to stay with us’, aunt says

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022

Heartbroken family's tribute to 'popular' five-year-old who died from Strep A

Stella-Lily McCorkindale passed away in hospital from the infection that has already claimed the lives of eight youngsters recently

Wales Online · Dec 6, 2022

Tributes paid as girl, five, dies after Strep A case reported at Belfast school

Eight children in Great Britain have died with a form of Strep A.

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022

Strep A: Belfast schoolgirl died after three days fighting infection in intensive care

Stella-Lily McCorkindale, a pupil at Black Mountain Primary School, died in hospital after three days in intensive care

Irish Mirror · Dec 6, 2022

Strep A: Tributes to Belfast schoolgirl Stella-Lily McCorkindale who died after contracting illness

The young girl was a P2 pupil at Black Mountain Primary School

Belfast Live · Dec 6, 2022

Bangor man on discovering he had large aneurysm after having no symptoms

Brian discovered he had a Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) which required surgery

Belfast Live · Nov 17, 2022

New active travel hub opens beside Ulster University in Belfast's Cathedral Gardens

It follows the launch of secure cycle storage at Castle Court

Belfast Live · Oct 13, 2022