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Kerry Men’s Health at the Mart event a success
"This has been a wonderful opportunity for men in Kerry to meet with a range of health and community professionals in a one-stop-shop; ask the questions, get the information, avail of the supports - and catch up with one another too,” according to Michelle Foley, Health Promotion and Improvement Officer with HSE Cork Kerry Community Healthcare, as she encouraged men in Kerry to take positives steps in minding their health in the weeks after the popular Men’s Health at the Mart event.
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Will feels valued at HSE National Screening Service Public Patient Partnership Network
“The highlight of my Public Patient Partnership (PPP) experience so far has been realising that we PPP reps are valued and really listened to,” according to Will, who is encouraging others to join the PPP Network at the HSE National Screening Service (NSS). “You will see the changes that you have suggested whether it’s documents, leaflets, letters or processes – you know you are making a difference.”
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HSE supported Kilkenny writing group launch poetry and prose book
A creative writing group established under the auspices of the HSE Mental Health Services supported Involvement Centre in Kilkenny has recently launched an anthology of poetry and prose. Entitled ‘White Twine and Old Suitcases’, the book was launched by Urlingford poet, writer and storyteller, Paddy Doyle. The publication was arranged by the HSE’s Recovery College South East, representing over a year’s work by 60 writers from the Co Kilkenny area.
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First patient in Ireland fitted with heart failure sensor at University Hospital Galway
University Hospital Galway (UHG) has become the first hospital in Ireland to introduce a new device designed to help patients suffering with heart failure better monitor their fluid levels in the body. Galway woman, Sheila Concannon from Spiddal, was the first patient in Ireland to be fitted with this early warning sensor which alerts medics to the patient’s condition worsening.
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HSE Excellence Awards highlight innovation and success
Through its Excellence Awards, the HSE annually showcases staff innovation. The awards are an opportunity to celebrate examples of the great work that happens every day across the health service. They aim to encourage and inspire health service staff to develop and improve care and services for their patients, clients and communities. Applications are now open for the 2024 Health Service Excellence Awards. This year, there is a new category for projects focused on sustainability and climate action.
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Paula delights in her role as Health Care Assistant
“I go home happy every day knowing that I’ve made somebody’s life a little bit better,” according to Paula Curran, Health Care Assistant working in the Day Centre for Older Persons in Clonskeagh Hospital, Dublin. Paula has been in her role for a number of years and really enjoys her work: “On average, on a weekly basis here, we would see between 75 to 80 clients – different people every day. Working as a Health Care Assistant I love making people feel happy. I love being able to do things for them. We work very well as a team here in Clonskeagh.”