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This week, the HSE National Ambulance Service (NAS) marks National Volunteering Week by recognising just under 1,000 Community First Responders (CFR) for their valuable volunteer work and commitment throughout the pandemic.
Today (Monday, 16th May 2022) the HSE National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) launches the Model of Care for Psycho-Oncology. Psycho-Oncology refers to the provision of psychological and psychosocial support for cancer patients and their families at all points in the cancer journey.
The next meeting of the Regional Health Forum - Dublin North East will take place on Monday, 23rd May, 2022 at 2:00pm.
Today, (Friday, 13 May 2022) the HSE National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) launched the updated gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) guideline at the European Organisation for the Treatment of Trophoblastic Disease (EOTTD) 2022 meeting, which took place at University College Cork
The HSE is reminding all those aged 65 years and over that they can avail of their second COVID-19 booster vaccine. Those with a weak immune system aged 12 and over can also get their second booster, when it is due.
The HSE today (Thursday, May 12, 2022) took the first step toward developing a National Genetic and Genomic Strategy for Ireland, with the inaugural meeting of the HSE National Genetic and Genomic Steering Group.
Today, (Thursday, 12th May), the HSE marks International Nurses’ Day 2022 (#IND2022), the theme is Nurses: A Voice to Lead - Invest in Nursing and Respect Rights to Secure Global Health.
A pop-up COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic will be held at St Patrick’s Hall, Shercock, Co. Cavan on Saturday May 14th.
Today (Wednesday, 11th May 2022), the HSE National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) launched the first Early Diagnosis of Symptomatic Cancer Plan 2022-2025 which aims to provide a strategic, comprehensive approach to increasing the number of symptomatic cancers that are diagnosed early (stages I and II) in Ireland.
The HSE welcomes today the publication of the findings of the National Inpatient Experience Survey 2021.