Health Archive
The Black Country borough bucks trend with more tobacco smokers - full list of smoking rates for the West Midlands, Shropshire and Staffordshire
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West Bromwich services part of ‘Best Neurological Care Provider’ award
Black Country borough has the highest number of obese children in Year 6 - here's where
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Outpatient services set to move from Dudley's Russells Hall Hospital to Merry Hill
Free online course available to help Walsall residents quit smoking
Free dental check‑ups for veterans and service personnel this Remembrance weekend
New Cross Hospital to offer 'more holistic support' with help from new 'Specialist Support Navigators'
Banks's staff help raise £16,000 for Wolverhampton's Compton Care after holding of memorabilia auction
West Midlands woman exposed to pregnancy drug in womb says she was ‘poisoned’ in ‘cover-up’
Parking charges for 14,000 staff at Wolverhampton and Walsall hospitals now suspended until new year
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Walsall women encouraged to visit their local pharmacy for the morning after pill
Kidderminster care home to host free dementia advice event
Black Country NHS trust leads Midlands digital revolution in mental health care
Alarm sounded over ‘unsafe’ baby scans at high street clinics with medical emergencies being missed in the Midlands
'Hospices in the West Midlands are facing financial crisis - we must act now to save them' - Impassioned plea in open letter by charity boss
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New NHS campaign launched in Wolverhampton for cervical screening appointments
Lye butchers temporarily shut down after council officers find evidence of rats - firm issued with fine
Man rushed to hospital with 'serious' head injuries after being hit by car in Rowley Regis
Rare cancer study findings from Birmingham hospital hailed
'From the frontline to the breadline' - Protestors at Walsall Manor Hospital say re-introduction of parking charges will 'hit them hard'
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12-day challenge where every step is vital
Prestigious global recognition for Black Country Healthcare NHS professor
Wolverhampton heart charity marks 40 years of saving lives with dinner dance
The trusting pensioner swindled by fraudulent Brierley Hill care home bosses who altered her will
Newlife backs APPG report exposing national crisis in children’s disability equipment services
Women’s health campaign ‘They are not bad words’ that put Birmingham to the test sends powerful message with new song
Wolverhampton and Walsall hospital staff to protest tomorrow against new parking fees
NHS worker from the Midlands resorts to bake sales in bid to raise £120,000 for cancer treatment
New exercise challenge aims to turn up the heat on cancer
Halesowen Mini Market & Butchers owner ordered to pay £2,000 for food safety breaches
West Midlands Ambulance Service celebrates heroes in headsets for International Control Room Week
Learn some simple first aid techniques in time for Halloween and Bonfire Night
'I have been depression-free for 28 years after I had a powerful awakening - now I support others with a mental health hub in Bridgnorth'
10,000 steps a day is a myth, say health experts – here’s how many you actually need
'Last time I fell down I had a stroke': Stafford retirement home residents' fears about end of night-care service
Joseph Parker reveals the sweet treat that fuels his sparring sessions
This little wearable gadget can help you lose weight - here's how
October is Menopause Awareness Month and WeightWatchers is helping support women’s health and wellbeing
'The caring heart at the centre of countless emergencies' - Respected Willenhall paramedic retires after 43 years of service
Is 10,000 steps a day is a myth? This app can help find the actual number of steps that’s right for you
Flu Season’s Here — here are all the dates, times and locations of Black Country vaccine clinics to help protect your health this winter
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Parents urged to vaccinate children against flu ‘wildfire’ as cases rise with pop up clinics opening in the West Midlands
'Exemplar' NHS academy is leading the way
Wolverhampton-born racial equality champion and health leader named on list of 50 most influential Black, Asian and minority ethnic people in health
'Don't be embarrassed to ask for help' says wife of care home resident living with young onset dementia
Wolverhampton Council invites bidders for £4.8 million contract to provide care and support to the vulnerable
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