On 17th November 2011, the Chinese Health Information Centre (CHIC) held a health talk regarding Hepatitis C in Kwok Man Restaurant. Shabana Baig, a support project worker of Black Health Agency presented the talk in English. She gave a brief introduction of the disease, the causes, testing, treatment and prevention of Hepatitis C. She stressed the importance of Hepatitis C screening and prevention which included not sharing razor blades, to avoid sharing needles, avoid blood transfusions and in contact with blood. She also briefly introduced Hepatitis A and B. Shirley He, the Nurse Operation Manager of CHIC interpreted for the audience in fluent Cantonese. Overall 30 people attended the talk.
Dr Kwork explain how patients can best manage minor Ailments such as sough throats, headaches, coughs and colds. In total 47 people attended the talk (11 male and 36 female).
On the 11 October 2011, a health day was held in Tung Sing Housing Association in order to respond to the World Mental Health Day campaign. Our aims are to raise awareness on mental health among Chinese population in Manchester and the topics of the day were Alzheimer’s Disease and Sleep Disorders. The Nurse Operational Manager, Shirley He gave the health talk in Cantonese. Free BMI and blood pressure checks were given to the audience. In total 47 people attended the talk this includes 11 male and 36 female.
On the evening of 5th October 2011, Breast Awareness health talk was held in Little Yang Sing Restaurant. Elinor Taylor and Marger from Breast Cancer Care were invited to present the talk in English and our centre’s manager Shirley He, interpreted for the audience. Elinor and Marge said that we should understand our normal breast changes for example before a period, our breasts change constantly so we should understand what is normal for us. They emphasized to look and feel for any changes of the breasts, e.g. any lumps, nipple changes its position or shape, discharge from nipples etc. They also explained the importance of eating a well-balanced diet, maintaining a healthy weight, doing regular exercise and attend the Breast Screening Programme which may help us to reduce the risk of breast cancer. Overall 19 people (16 females and 3 males) attended the talk.
On the evening of 28th September 2011, Kidney Stones & Surgeries health talk was held in Little Yang Sing Restaurant. Dr. Way Man Chow, Consultant of Urology was invited to present the talk in Cantonese. The aim of the health talk is to raise awareness of kidney stones and surgeries to the community members. He explained in great detail in the causes, the sign and symptoms, treatment and prevention of kidney stones. This also gave the audience an opportunity to ask questions and get satisfying answers. Overall 27 people attended.
