Press Releases

21Jan

HSE offers free dose of MMR vaccine to 11-30 year olds as cases of mumps continue to rise

The HSE, today (Tuesday, 21st January 2020), urged anyone aged between 11 and 30 years of age who has not had two doses of the MMR vaccine, or who are unsure of their vaccine status, to avail of the offer of a free dose of the MMR vaccine due to a significant rise in cases of mumps.

20Jan

Regional Health Forum - Dublin North East

The next meeting of the Regional Health Forum - Dublin North East will take place on Monday, 27th January, 2020

17Jan

HSE teaching kids to prevent the spread of infectious diseases

To help improve respiratory hygiene in schools and crèches, the HSE’s Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has developed eye-catching new posters which have been distributed to all schools as part of a resource pack.

14Jan

Struggling with your New Year’s Resolution to reduce your alcohol intake?

The HSE is today (Tuesday, 14th January) reminding people who wish to reduce their alcohol intake that advice and support is available.

10Jan

HSE Launches First Fortnight Festival Letterkenny

On the 8th of January 2020, approximately 80 people attended the launch of the First Fortnight Festival at An Grianan Theatre Letterkenny, Donegal.

7Jan

QUIT campaign calls out smoking harms and highlights reasons to quit

The HSE today (Tuesday, 7 January 2020) launches the latest QUIT Smoking campaign, which encourages people who smoke to #QuitandWin - quit smoking for 28 days as this will increase their chances of quitting for good by 5 times.

6Jan

Public urged to keep hospital emergency departments free for emergencies

The public in counties Carlow, Kilkenny, South Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford are being urged to keep hospital emergency departments free for emergencies

6Jan

HSE apologises for high level of activity in Emergency Departments

The HSE acknowledges that attendances in our hospital Emergency Departments are currently very high, and staff are working hard to cope with the increased demand for services.

2Jan

Sort that cough without an antibiotic

The HSE is today (Thursday, 2nd January 2020) reminding people that most coughs are viral which means they get better just as fast without antibiotics.

31Dec

Appointment of Clinical Lead for Termination of Pregnancy Services

Dr Aoife Mullally, has been appointed as HSE Clinical Lead for Termination of Pregnancy services and takes up her new role next week (Monday, January 6, 2020).

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HSE offers free dose of MMR vaccine to 11-30 year olds as cases of mumps continue to rise

Regional Health Forum - Dublin North East

HSE teaching kids to prevent the spread of infectious diseases

Struggling with your New Year’s Resolution to reduce your alcohol intake?

HSE Launches First Fortnight Festival Letterkenny

QUIT campaign calls out smoking harms and highlights reasons to quit

Public urged to keep hospital emergency departments free for emergencies

HSE apologises for high level of activity in Emergency Departments

Sort that cough without an antibiotic

Appointment of Clinical Lead for Termination of Pregnancy Services