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October 02, 2006
University in major collaboration to treat heart disease
The University of Sheffield´s Centre for Stem Cell Biology (CSCB) and the Cardiovascular Research Unit (CVRU) have joined forces with Axordia Ltd and Lombard Medical Technologies PLC to develop a next generation of treatment for coronary artery disease.
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September 29, 2006
New critical care facility for Northern General Hospital
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has officially announced the go-ahead for a £21.3 million project to expand critical care facilities at the Northern General Hospital.
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Health and Well-being 2005-2010 Strategy

Objectives

2005-2010 Priority Areas for Actions:

Objective 1. To develop a strategic approach to public health
1.1 Development and Delivery of Enhanced Public Health Programmes
1.2 Ensuring Sheffield takes a strategic partnership approach to the delivery of national public health policy and programmes.
1.3 Delivery of the physical activity strategy 'City on the Move'
Objective 2. To ensure Sheffield takes a healthy approach to ageing
2.1 Develop a strategic approach that will ensure an inclusive, holistic and balanced approach to the health development, care and wider needs and aspirations of older people as citizens for older people
2.2 Re-engineer health and social care services for older people
Objective 3. To develop a healthy approach to policy and planning
3.1 Integrate health impact into urban planning policy and practice
3.2 Integrate health impact assessment as an integral element of the city decision making processes
Objective 4. To build the capacity and effectiveness of partnership working to achieve health outcomes
4.1 To maximise the contribution of the voluntary, community and faith sector to improving health through the health compact
4.2 To develop and deliver an effective outcomes focused performance management framework
4.3 To ensure effective public involvement in the development of policy and practice
Objective 5. To share learning and experience at a regional, national and international level and contribute to shaping Sheffield as a city of European distinction
5.1 Actively participate in the Healthy Cities Network taking advantage of opportunities for joint learning
5.2 Participate/take the lead in new opportunities where there is a regional, national or European platform and which will contribute to improving health and reducing health inequalities in Sheffield
Objective 6. To work jointly with other Partnership Boards within the Sheffield First Family to deliver the twelve successful features
In addition to the priorities identified through previous objectives. The following priorities are the most important specific areas where Sheffield First for Health and Well-being is not the lead but can work jointly with other Partnership Boards within the Sheffield First family to achieve the twelve successful features identified by Sheffield First.
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Dorothy Dixon-Barrow Award
Dorothy Dixon Barrow Award
The key health and social care partner organisations in the Sheffield First For Health partnership are pleased to continue the process for the Dorothy Dixon-Barrow Award
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