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The Health Service Executive (HSE) along with the South East Technological University (SETU) and the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) have launched a new collaborative research project in SETU’s Department of Nursing and Health Care.
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Today (Thursday, 5 October), BowelScreen, the HSE’s national bowel cancer screening programme has begun lowering its age range to invite men and women aged from 59 to take the free at-home test.
A one day, free Mental Health Promotion event organised by HSE Sligo/Leitrim Mental Health Services entitled ‘Change Your Mind Festival’ will take place on Sunday, 15 October in the Hawk's Well Theatre, Sligo.
A further CervicalCheck test is now being offered to women who were 60 – 65 years of age in 2020, as they missed out on the new HPV screening test due to the cut-off for cervical screening being age 60 at that time.
The HSE’s Autumn Winter vaccination programme gets underway today, Monday, 2 October with the roll out of the free Flu and COVID19 vaccines to recommended groups.
Significant steps in the care of patients with chronic heart disease closer to their homes are being highlighted as the HSE marks World Heart Day (today, 29th September 2023).
Supports for mothers beginning breastfeeding and for those who wish to continue on their return to work and beyond are being highlighted ahead of HSE National Breastfeeding Week 2023, which begins on Sunday, October 1st.