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Avoid fatty food and look after your heart

24/02/2010 Many of you will be giving up chocolate or alcohol for Lent, but health experts in West Sussex are encouraging everyone to cut out fatty foods during Lent and look after your hearts as part of National Heart Month.

Go red to support Healthy Heart Month this Friday

24/02/2010 Everyone in West Sussex is being urged to wear something red this Friday to mark Healthy Heart Month.

Take care of your heart on Valentine’s Day

12/02/2010 Remember to look after your heart this Valentine’s Day.

National Pandemic Flu Service to stand down

10/02/2010 From Thursday (11 February), the National Pandemic Flu Service is going to be closed down as the number of swine flu cases continues to drop nationally.

Smokers urged to quit without getting crabby

09/02/2010 NHS West Sussex is urging smokers to kick the habit while getting fit at the same time – without getting crabby.

Unplanned pregnancies in over-35s highlighted

05/02/2010 Unplanned pregnancies in women over the age of 35 are being highlighted as part of Contraceptive Awareness Week this week.

Have your say on hospital parking

05/02/2010 The Department of Health, with the NHS, has launched a consultation on NHS car parking and improving access for people using NHS services.

NHS Stop Smoking Service goes on the road in Crawley: Percy the Penguin pays a visit!

05/02/2010 People in Crawley wanting support to stop smoking have the opportunity to get information and advice this week (1-7 February) when the NHS Stop Smoking Service goes on the road – along with Percy the Smokefree Penguin!

Get red-dy to look after your heart – It’s ‘Healthy Heart’ month in West Sussex!

02/02/2010 NHS West Sussex will be raising awareness of how people can look after their hearts throughout February as part of National Heart Month.

A Smokefree future

01/02/2010 An ambitious new strategy to halve the number of smokers across the country is being welcomed in West Sussex.