Health officials warn of first case of drug-resistant super-gonorrhoea originating in UK
An alert has been issued by health officials after two cases of super-gonorrhoea have been found in the UK, one of which could be the first case to have been caught in the country.
New cervical cancer test could revolutionise screening in future
A new cervical cancer test which researchers have been developing and testing could revolutionise cervical cancer screening in the future, offering cheaper and more accurate results.
People travelling to Japan urged to precautions against outbreak of Rubella
Health Officials are urging anyone who is likely to travel to Japan in the coming months to take adequate measures to protect themselves against rubella.
Women need to keep on top of their personal health
An article in The Independent this week has voiced concerns that many doctors and medical professionals do not take female medical complaints seriously enough.
Protect yourself against flu this winter at Harrow Healthcare Centre
Health officials are encouraging pregnant women, children and the elderly to come forward for the flu jab this winter amid growing concern about the low levels of uptake.
Harrow Health Care Centre seeks to tackle shingles in the over 50s with vaccination
GPs at Harrow Health Care Centre are encouraging more people aged 50 and over to make use of the shingles vaccine as they enter an at-risk age group. Shingles is the result of the re-activation within the body of the same virus that is responsible for chickenpox, which can remain dormant in individuals’ nervous systems […]
Are you worried about obesity?
The UK is suffering from an obesity epidemic, with recent official data suggesting that obesity levels have increased from just 15 per cent to 26 per cent since 1993.
Acupuncture proving effective alternative medical treatment
The medical remedy of acupuncture is gaining global popularity after proving to be an effective treatment for illnesses and ailments.
Improve your occupational health services with Harrow Health Care Centre
According to the results of the annual Work & Health Survey conducted by insurance broker Howden and the manufacturers association EEF, waiting time for treatments, surgery and tests were the largest causes of long-term absence at work during the past twelve months.
HIV tests encouraged ahead of World AIDS Day
Saturday 1 December 2018 marks World AIDS Day, and people across the UK are being encouraged to seek out HIV tests ahead of the big international event.
Travellers warned against the dangers of unvaccinated travel
Harrow Health Care Centre is urging travellers to consider the dangers of unvaccinated travel when visiting countries with a high level of risk of Yellow Fever.
Book your cervical screening at Harrow Health Care Centre
Following on from the news that the NHS failed to send 50,000 letters regarding cervical cancer screenings to patients, Harrow Health Care Centre is encouraging women to book an appointment with us for their cervical screenings.
