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First patients seen in new HSE Kilkenny facility for older people

“Welcoming patients at Oriel House marks a significant achievement - allowing us to deliver integrated care for older people with complex needs while also helping them maintain independence and live well at home,” according to Majella Cunningham, Operational Lead for the HSE Carlow Kilkenny Integrated Care Programme for Older Persons Programme as they opened their doors for the first time in recent weeks.

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Tallaght University Hospital first to pioneer Advanced Lab Testing Technology

“The installation of this advanced piece of equipment marks a significant step forward for the service,” according to John Kelly, Interim CEO of Tallaght University Hospital (TUH), welcoming the introduction of pioneering advanced technology which will speed up and significantly increase the hospital’s capacity to test patient samples.

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New Cork Endometriosis Centre to provide specialist care for women

“The launch of the centre is a significant step toward improving access to specialised healthcare and addressing the long-standing gaps in endometriosis care. This is an exciting time for women’s health, and I am proud that CUMH is the leading the way,” according to Dr Mairead O’ Riordan, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and Clinical Director, Cork University Maternity Hospital (CUMH), speaking as the Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill opened a new HSE Supra-Regional Endometriosis Centre to improve access to care for women with advanced endometriosis.

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Award for Clonmel based HSE Social Therapeutic Horticulture Programme

“This award highlights the success of the social and therapeutic programmes in Clonmel and also acknowledges the impact of our partnership with the Education Training Board (ETB) which continues to be an engaging and rewarding initiative for participants,” according to Sinead O’Mahoney Carey, HSE Coordinator South Tipperary Substance Misuse Team, speaking as the therapeutic horticultural project used as part of recovery work with service users was recognised at the annual ETB Awards ceremony, held recently in Croke Park

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Joe’s positive experience encourages others to accept bowel screening invitation

“I’m alive and kicking thanks to a letter I got from BowelScreen. I don’t want people to be afraid of getting screened for bowel cancer - it’s a first step. If it comes back negative, happy days. If there is an issue - deal with it. Don’t let it go,” according to Joe Grogan from Tuam, Co Galway, who is encouraging those people in the 59 – 70 age group to avail of free bowel screening.

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Roscommon University Hospital appoints Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Respiratory Care

“It's wonderful to see that the service is already making a significant difference in the lives of our patients,” according to Sarah Daly who was recently appointed to the role of Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) in Roscommon University Hospital (RUH).