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Your HealthNoah Winders is holding his bravery award and standing beside his friend Charlie Rutter. Charlie has his arm around Noah's shoulders.  Behind them are a large group of other boys in their school uniforms.

Bravery Award for teenager who kept friend alive with CPR

The HSE National Ambulance Service (NAS) recently presented a Bravery Award to teenager Noah Winders from Castleknock, Dublin who kept his friend Charlie Rutter alive by administering CPR.

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Alan praises support following stroke

“As a GP, I know only too well the importance of supporting people with chronic diseases. This programme provides better healthcare outcomes for patients and allows them to become active partners in their own healthcare,” according to Dr Joe Gallagher, ICGP (Irish College of General Practitioners) Clinical Lead for Cardiovascular Disease.

Your HealthA smiling Carmel Dunne looks straight ahead. In the background are health promotion posters.

Marie expresses “delight” with diabetes course

“I was in total shock when the doctor said I was borderline diabetes, but I was delighted then to be invited onto a course that really helped me,” according to Marie Keegan.

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Kidney transplant patients praise Tallaght programme

“It’s been great – I even started sea swimming. I am more confident, and the regular checks with the team at Tallaght Hospital keep me on my toes,” according to Sarah Williams reflecting on a new lifestyle programme for kidney transplant recipients at Tallaght University Hospital.

Your HealthAt the self advocacy learning event in Donegal, individuals accessing disability services stand in a group holding a "self advocacy" banner

Self-advocacy event a “journey of partnership”

“Self-advocacy doesn’t just happen - it requires support and encouragement. It needs the right environment in order to help people gain their voice,” according to PJ Cleere, Disability Federation of Ireland.

Your HealthGroup of nurse graduates in their caps and gowns at their graduation ceremony.

Nurse graduates praised for dedication to patients

“We are extremely lucky to have such highly skilled nurses ensuring excellence of care for all our patients,” noted Louisea Burke, Director of Nursing in the Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore, following a recent nurse graduation ceremony at Trinity College Dublin.