Statement on Scottish Cervical Screening Review

A review of cervical screening records in Scotland’s screening programme has found that some women had been removed incorrectly from that country’s population screening programme following hysterectomy procedures. 

Statement on Field Safety Notices issued by Philips Respironics on Sleep and Respiratory Care Devices

The HSE has recently been made aware of a field safety notice issued by the manufacturer Philips relating to a number of ventilation devices used for sleep and respiratory care. (list outlined below)

Pop up “walk-in/no appointment necessary” COVID-19 test centre in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford

As an additional facility, the HSE will be operating a free “Pop up, walk-in/no appointment necessary” COVID-19 test centre on the grounds of Dungarvan Community Hospital, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford on Thursday 24th, Friday 25th and Saturday 26th of June.

“Get up, Get dressed, Get moving” – every movement counts: HSE/South East Community Healthcare

A national campaign, developed by the Office of the Nursing and Midwifery Services Director in partnership with the Health and Social Care Professions Office, HSE and entitled “Get up, Get dressed, Get moving” is being implemented to great effect across counties Waterford and Wexford.

People aged 35-39 invited to register for their COVID-19 vaccine

People aged 35-39 (including those who may be in another vaccine allocation group) are invited to register for the vaccine from Sunday 20 June.

HSE, Irish Skin Foundation, ULHG, Healthy Ireland SunSmart Videos

Coastguard Rescue 117 and RAF club pay tribute to 100 year old World War 2 veteran Paddy Mooney

A Royal Air Force (RAF) 2nd World War veteran was given a special surprise this week at Dunabbey House residential nursing unit in Dungarvan

HSE encourages men to Check In, Check Up and Check It Out as part of Men’s Health Week 2021

As part of Men’s Health Week, the HSE today, (Monday 14th June) is encouraging all men to make some small changes to support their health and wellbeing. Men’s Health Week (MHW) begins today (14th June) and ends on Father’s Day, Sunday 20th June

HSE National Cancer Control Programme and Healthy Ireland launch new skin cancer awareness campaign

As we head into the June bank holiday weekend, the HSE National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) and Healthy Ireland are supporting you to enjoy the sun safely with the launch of the new SunSmart awareness campaign.

People aged 40-44 are invited to register for the vaccine from Wednesday

The HSE invites everyone aged 40-44 to register for their COVID-19 vaccine through the HSE’s online registration system or on the phone with HSELive.