PHA - Unit 4 Flashcards
What does PHA stand for?
Public Health Agency
When was PHA established?
2009 under major reform of health structures in NI
What are the four key functions of PHA?
- Health and social wellbeing improvement
- Health protection
- Public health support to commissioning and policy development
- HSC research and development
What does PHA run to contribute to health and wellbeing?
Health promotion campaigns
What does PHA provide?
Information and statistics
What does PHA support?
Research
What does the PHA publish to give to public?
Leaflets and books
Who does the PHA inform?
The public
What kind of campaigns has the PHA ran?
Minding your head campaign targeted at those suffering with mental health illnesses
Under the surface campign which raises awareness of mental health
What kind of information does PHA provide?
Cervical screening saves lives as seen on news bulletins
What statistics has PHA provided?
Infulenza weekly survelliance bulletin, NI 2022/23 pdf files with weekly statistics
What support research has PHA provided?
Ageing well by being active everyday research has been provided to show how ageing process is impacted through unhealthy living habits
What books and leaflets have been published?
Vitamin D and you leaflet which specifies the importance of Vit D for your body functions
How has the PHA informed the public?
World suicide prevention day - gives lifeline number for those in need
