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New Tallaght hospital research supports men who have had testicular cancer
“This new research paper provides a practical solution to issues faced by men who have been treated for testicular...
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Galway brothers undergo same life-saving heart procedure
University Hospital Galway (UHG) achieved a significant milestone in cardiac care in recent months by becoming the...
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Waterford hospital app helps children prepare for tests and procedures
An App designed for children due for admission to University Hospital Waterford has been launched in recent weeks...
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Cormac’s health journey raises awareness about penile cancer
“I didn’t know penile cancer existed and I’m sure there are many others who didn’t know either,” explains Cormac...
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Carndonagh Day Care Centre Services at heart of local community
“The Carndonagh Day Care Centre for Older Persons provides much needed vital service to our community,” according to...
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Marina and Deneka help enhance patient experience at Roscommon Hospital
“Our Advanced Nurse Practitioner-led service is truly transformative – it significantly enhances the patient experience...
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“Nourishing with care” at Waterford Festival of Food
The programme for this year’s staging of one of Ireland’s largest and longest-running community food festivals featured...
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Roscommon hospital works with local GAA to promote skin cancer awareness
“Approximately 1,290 people are diagnosed with melanoma skin cancer each year in Ireland,” according to Bernie...
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Remote monitoring initiative helps Paul manage chronic conditions
Five years ago, Paul Wallace’s life changed after emergency surgery revealed not just spinal issues, but that his heart...
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HSE encourages people to consider rewarding Health Care Assistant career
“Health Care Assistants (HCAs) constitute 14% of the health service workforce and work across many sectors. They are an...
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Patients at Sligo hospitals benefit from new developments
“These new developments are very welcome additions to the hospital,” according to Grainne McCann, Manager, HSE Sligo...
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First brick laid for new Carrick on Shannon Community Hospital
“This new Community Hospital represents a major enhancement in patient care in our region and will ensure that older...
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Tallaght University Hospital study to benefit patients
A new study at Tallaght University Hospital (TUH) has discovered an innovative solution which helps patients complete a...
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Midlands Limb Clinic initiative improving patient care
“I am delighted to support this valuable initiative which has proven to reduce the reoccurrence of leg ulcers and...
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New Tullamore Hospital preoperative guidance enhances patient comfort
Summary Sip Til Send, a new approach to preoperative drinking for patients in the Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore...
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Integrated Hip and Knee Pathway Reduces Need for Surgery
Summary “We’re seeing excellent outcomes and a huge improvement in the quality of life of our patients who have...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,”...
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Winners of the first national GreenTech in healthcare announced
“We are delighted to be involved in this recent Greentech in healthcare call and initiative with Health Innovation Hub...
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Role of the Health Care Assistant valued
“The role of the Health Care Assistant is to generally support our registered nurses and registered midwives in the...
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HSE new Health App praised in first weeks after launch
“The launch of the first version of the new HSE Health App represents the next step forward in our digital...
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HSE project addresses links between smoking, HPV and cervical cancer
“We know that smoking is a risk factor for persistent HPV (the human papillomavirus) – that is HPV that your body...
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“A Flake of My Soul” poetry collection launched by HSE supported writers’ group
experiencing a sense of accomplishment and pride for work done, the acceptance of good days and bad, and expressing...
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Hereditary Haemochromatosis (HH) Education Programme to benefit patients
“We are delighted that more GP Practices will now be able to provide this care to their patients. It will potentially...
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Folklore project engages care centre residents in Enniscorthy
“The residents and staff love to see Michael come in. In between his visits, it’s a topic of conversation – residents...
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State of the art new mental health facility opened in Dungarvan
“Today is a landmark day for mental health services across Waterford and particularly here in Dungarvan and the west of...
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Event showcases Wexford Chronic Disease Programme
Visitors to the Enniscorthy Primary Care Centre on St Valentine’s Day this year may have noticed an event was happening...
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Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Diabetes appointed at Roscommon University Hospital
“We have an excellent diabetes service here at Roscommon University Hospital, and to have two visiting Consultant...
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Midwives reflect on rewarding job experience
“My mum was a midwife and inspired me to want to do midwifery,” according to Orla Mongan, an Advanced Midwife...
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HSE launches new first version Health App
“I found all the videos and pregnancy exercises really useful – the new HSE Health App explains what to do throughout...
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Kilkenny open-air activity programme aiming to combat cancer
“Participants aged over 50 years were invited to take part in physiotherapy-led one hour physical activity sessions...
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Harbour Friends Programme helps those with Younger Onset Dementia live well
“I love coming here. I have had lots of happy times here with everyone,” according to Padraig Boland, member of the...
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HSE consent policy event a shared learning experience
Early last year the HSE launched the updated National Consent Policy. Since then the Easy to Read version of the policy...
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Cardiac Rehabilitation initiative helping heart health
A new video developed by the HSE aimed at increasing the number of patients participating in a Cardiac Rehabilitation...
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Orla encourages women to take up CervicalCheck appointment
“The bottom line is cervical screening prevents cervical cancer,” stresses Orla Loftus, Advanced Nurse Practitioner...
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University Hospital Galway first public hospital to use innovative cardiac procedure
“This is a new beginning for me as I look forward to the future,” according to Galway resident, Sean Rankin, who...
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Connie helping to reduce barriers to cervical screening
“Through my work in one of Ireland’s Sexual Assault Treatment Units (SATU) I provide responsive, holistic...
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Innovative Social Farming initiative supports young people
“Social Farming was a really enjoyable experience – it opened my mind to alternative support measures that can help...
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New HSE campaign to address HIV stigma in Ireland
“Like anyone else, with effective treatment, we can live long happy lives and there is zero chance that we can pass on...
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Natasha seeks to demystify colposcopy process for women
Summary “I want to demystify the colposcopy process for women so they can feel more confident about it,” says Natasha...
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Tipperary Horticultural Project praised for impact on clients
International guests were recently welcomed by the HSE South Tipperary Substance Misuse Team to the horticultural...
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Sligo Memory Support Service helps Michael
“It was very helpful listening to other people talking openly and sincerely about their problems – it helped because I...
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Tipperary Sign Café promotes Irish Sign Language
A Sign Café is up and running in Tipperary, a resource that organisers and participants hope will be of significant...
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Donegal event highlights importance of safeguarding
“Safeguarding means putting measures in place to uphold the rights of citizens to support their health and wellbeing...
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International recognition for Tipperary Garda and HSE Disability Services collaboration
A joint initiative, involving An Garda Síochána and the HSE Disability Services in Tipperary, has received...
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Elaine outlines rewards of working as a Health Care Assistant
The main thing I love about being a HCA is the connection I have with the patients,” according to Elaine Clifford...
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HSE Wicklow Community Unit officially opened
“Service users and staff at the Wicklow Community Unit are witnessing the benefits of integration between the acute...
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Public Health Nursing – An opportunity to make a difference
“Becoming a Public Health Nurse was always on my radar,” according to Gemma Donegan, Public Health Nurse (PHN) based in...
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Successful first of its kind HSE and Climate and Health Alliance event
“Change is already taking place across many areas we identified in the HSE’s Climate Action Plan,” according to Dr...
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“Hear My Voice” Self-Advocacy Event held in Donegal
“We recognise that Self-Advocacy is fundamental to ensuring that the voices of people with disabilities are central to...
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New Alzheimer Society Wexford Activity Lodge opened
“Every year, 10 to 15 people in Co Wexford are diagnosed with young onset dementia. We saw that there was a gap in...
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University Hospital Galway becomes first hospital nationally to use new biological aortic heart valve
“Already, I feel much more alive and energetic, and I can’t wait to get back to my usual daily routines of driving...
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Kilkenny event highlights importance of safeguarding
“Without awareness raising there can be no recognition of abuse. That really is the first step,” according to Prof...
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New Bereavement Support Initiative launched in Galway
“During grief, there are often difficult moments, where the bereaved may feel overwhelmed, confused, distressed and...
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Tallaght University Hospital celebrates four years at Age-Related Unit
“I am privileged to work with excellent colleagues who always put the patient’s needs at the centre of everything they...
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Minister opens Rainbow Lodge Children’s Respite Centre in Monaghan
“Respite care is such an important support to families who are caring for children with additional needs. HSE...
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Special awards ceremony for people with diabetes
“It is a privilege for us in healthcare professions to be able to help in whatever way we can, but the celebration...
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Award for Tallaght University Hospital app that helps chronic pancreatitis patients
“We felt there had to be a quicker and easier way to communicate, so now, by using the Smart CP (Chronic Pancreatitis...
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Participants praise Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Event in Bray
“It lifts everybody. It really shows what can happen when you bring together people who are living with Parkinson’s...
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Healthcare Assistant Ann making a difference in mental health services role
“What I love about this job is that I regularly go home knowing that we did good that day and kept a person well,”...
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Kelsie grateful for breastfeeding support
“I am very grateful for the expert help and advice from Sheila in getting through the persistent issues I had with...
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Tallaght University Hospital staff recognised in Annual Awards
“It was with absolute pleasure that I announced the recipients of the annual Tallaght University Hospital (TUH) Heroes...
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Award-winning Waterford mural helps promote breastfeeding
HSE staff recently gathered at a Waterford award-winning mural to highlight the importance of breastfeeding. The...
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Siobháin appointed as Advanced Nurse Practitioner General Paediatric Care at Portiuncula Hospital
“I am very focused on delivering meaningful patient centred care. I want to ensure that patients who attend my service...
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HSE raises awareness of sepsis at parkruns
“It was fantastic to see the number of people in pink at parkruns around the country helping to raise awareness of...
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Tallaght University Hospital doctor receives major European award
Tallaght University Hospital (TUH) based Dr Adam Dyer was recently presented with the Stefania Maggi Award at the 20th...
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Tallaght University Hospital Consultants give Free Health Talks to Public
Medical Consultants and other healthcare experts from Tallaght University Hospital (TUH) will give a series of free...
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Supporting marginalised women during pregnancy
Supporting Roma mothers during pregnancy and childbirth is of vital importance to the HSE. Many Roma women do not come...
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Nurses from across the South East gather to enhance care
“We are delighted that so many General Practice Nurses took time out of their busy practices to join us. Their...
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Inis Mór Islanders complete Emergency First Responder Course
A group of volunteer islanders received Emergency First Responder Certificates and Emergency Services Driving...
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Cancer patients benefit from NCCP community cancer nursing eLearning programme
“I look forward to each and every appointment with my Community Intervention Team at my local primary care centre,”...
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Clinicians working in partnership with patients to improve services
The HSE’s Clinical Lead in ePharmacy Brid Ryan is clear about the value of the feedback and insights brought by patient...
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Minister visits HSE Waterford Substance Misuse Team
The HSE Substance Misuse Team in Waterford recently hosted Minister of State with responsibility for the National Drugs...
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Paralympian Monica's medals shine bright after 40 years
Forty years after USA president Ronald Reagan presented Cork’s Monica O’Kelly with her Paralympic silver medal, Monica...
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Positive TUH development with blood tests to detect Alzheimer’s Disease
Research just published in the leading international journal “Alzheimer’s Research and Therapy” outlines research on...
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Galway University Hospitals introduce virtual care for COPD patients
“I have an excellent team of people behind me as well as the most wonderful nurse, who’s been very attentive with me...
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Galway clinical teams providing essential life-saving service
“This data shows the volume and complexity of trauma work that University Hospital Galway manages. Our clinical teams...
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Roscommon Urology Clinic enhancing care for patients
The introduction of a Nurse-Led Urology Clinic at Roscommon University Hospital for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS...
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Ann reflects on her positive experience of community living in Donegal
“It is important to acknowledge the positive impact the move to community living is having on transforming the lives of...
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Show season recognition for Haywood Lodge clients
“Colleagues throughout the mental health services in the South Tipperary area, whether in residential or community...
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HSE National Patient Safety team win Innovation Award
The team behind the HSE National Patient Safety Alerts were recent winners of the National Innovation Award in the Best...
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Rose praises COPD course that improved her health and daily life
“I used to have to go to the GP every couple of weeks. I got lots of chest infections, but I haven’t had one since I...
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TUH innovative projects benefit from HSE Spark Fund
“Projects such as Integrated Hand and Wrist Clinic are a perfect example of collaboration and exemplify our ability to...
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St John’s Hospital Sligo hosts Wise Roots festival
“The atmosphere was amazing through all areas of the hospital, with heart-warming scenes of residents and their...
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Successful Open Day at Tullamore Ambulance Station
“The Open Day was a great opportunity for our staff to showcase their work,” according to Pat Mooney, General Manager...
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Shirley’s innovative approach benefits Tallaght University Hospital patients
“Observing the patient journey and listening to the patient’s voice drove me to create a business case for a Community...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Partnerships working to improve health and wellbeing of Tipperary Roma community
A variety of organisations are currently working together to improve the health and wellbeing of the Roma community in...
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Valuable role of cancer support centres recognised
“This day marks a significant milestone in our collective efforts to support cancer patients and their families...
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Blood cancer patients at Tullamore benefit from new community service
“Since the community clinic started, I don’t have to attend the hospital as much. The best thing about it is the calm...
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Tallaght Hospital creates neurodiversity friendly environment in Emergency Department
In the evolving landscape of healthcare, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility for all patients is paramount. For...
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New HSE storybook to support children bereaved by suicide
A new, free illustrated storybook ‘Safe Harbour’ that will support children who have been bereaved by suicide, is now...
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New state-of-the-art HSE drug trends laboratory opens
“This new laboratory means we can quickly and accurately identify dangerous substances in drug samples and detect...
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New women’s health café opens in Cork
“The Change Café is somewhere that people can come to and engage in an open and honest conversation,” according to...
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Sligo University Hospital awarded second An Taisce Green Flag
Sligo University Hospital (SUH) recently received a second Green Flag from An Taisce. The internationally recognised...
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Cancer patients benefit from drug trials at Tallaght University Hospital
John Donovan from Kildare is being treated for an advanced form of kidney cancer at Tallaght University Hospital (TUH)...
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National Ambulance Service nurse-led children’s repatriation service wins award
“Feedback from CHI (Children’s Hospital Ireland) regional paediatric departments and most importantly, patients and...
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Deirdre seeks to improve patient care through innovation at Tallaght Hospital
“Innovation to me involves coming up with new ideas and devices, but also developing new approaches to the use of...
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Trees planted at Sacred Heart Hospital Carlow for Earth Day
“This event is a chance for all of us to celebrate our planet, to raise awareness about environmental conservation and...
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New Echo Clinic at Tallaght University Hospital aims to improve patient outcomes
Dr Aoife Doolan has recently set up a high-risk anaesthesia transthoracic echo clinic at Tallaght University Hospital...
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Organ Donor families fund refurbished Family Rooms at Galway Hospital
Two family rooms in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in University Hospital Galway (UHG) have recently been refurbished...
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Tallaght Hospital to trial wearable device for patients with severe asthma
Tallaght University Hospital (TUH) is to begin testing wearable devices which can be integrated into a digital platform...
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Minister officially opens Ballyshannon Community Hospital
“This is a wonderful facility for the provision of older persons services in this community. It offers the most modern...
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New €4 million HSE mental health facility for South Tipperary
“The completion and coming into operation of Haven House is the latest of investments, made over the last decade, in...
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Arklow-based Parkinson’s Group empowers members to manage condition
“Parkinson’s disease affects everyone in different ways. There are so many ways that it affects people, so accessing...
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New Advanced Nurse Practitioner Led Parkinson’s Clinic commences in Sligo
A new Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) led Parkinson’s Clinic has recently commenced at Sligo University Hospital...
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HSE Launches Ireland's first-ever Model of Care for Integrated Cardiac Rehabilitation
“It’s given me hope, it’s given me a feeling I can get back to what I was,” according to Ann Keady, a patient from...