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All the latest news from NHS Southampton City

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NHS Southampton City News

'Buzz without booze' campaign and competition launched
Buzz without booze, a new campaign aimed at young people living in Southampton to promote fun activities without alcohol was launched this week.
Say no to smoke and bag yourself a date this Valentines Day
Today (February 14, 2012) is the most romantic day of the year and it looks like the recipe to finding a smokin hot date in the South East is simple - quit smoking.
Is drink sneaking up on you?
Thats the question being asked by the Southampton, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Portsmouth PCT Cluster as it supports a brand new Change4life campaign which highlights that drinking slightly over the...
Do you really need the Emergency Department?
More than half of the attendances at Emergency Departments across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight in 2010/11 were discharged, either with GP follow-up or no follow-up required at all.
Would you like to register with an NHS dentist?
Thats the question from the Southampton, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Portsmouth PCT Cluster with 113 dental practices across the area currently accepting new NHS patients.
Hampshires largest CCG recruits clinical cabinet
West Hampshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has recruited further GPs to form an innovative Clinical Cabinet, to inform the design and purchasing of local health services.
Don't risk a broken bone during the cold weather
With freezing temperatures, snow and sleet predicted for the weekend by the Met Office, the Southampton, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Portsmouth PCT Cluster is urging local residents to stay in, keep...
Vascular services to remain unchanged
Vascular services in southern Hampshire and the Isle of Wight will remain unchanged for the time being after detailed discussions and debate between surgeons, GPs, Trusts and commissioners.

BBC Health News

Probe into gender abortion claims
The Department of Health launches an inquiry into claims that doctors agreed to carry out abortions on the grounds of the sex of unborn babies.
Time link to sudden cardiac death
How the time of day can increase the risk of dying from an irregular heartbeat has been identified by researchers.
Skin cancer drug hopes from study
A new treatment for advanced skin cancer almost doubles survival times, according to an international study.

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