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Two Major Trauma Centres Launched in Significant Step Forward for the National Trauma Strategy

By Ryan Harmon
The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly have officially opened the Major Trauma Centres (MTCs) at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin and Cork University Hospital. The opening of the two Major Trauma Centres, in line with the vision of the national trauma strategy ‘A Trauma System for Ireland’, will further enable
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Menopause Awareness Campaign Launched

By Ryan Harmon
The Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has launched a government awareness campaign for menopause. The campaign is a direct response to the demand from Irish women for greater knowledge and understanding of menopause as well as better access to accurate information and supports so that they can proactively manage their experience. It will increase awareness […]
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Staying Safe in the Sun From the HSE

By Ryan Harmon
The HSE are urging people to stay safe in the sun as Met Éireann have issued a high temperature advisory warning for the entire country as temperatures are set to reach and in some areas exceed 30°c early next week. Dr. Deirdre Mulholland, Area Director of Public Health Area A, urged people to stay safe and […]
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The Art of Being Health and Wellbeing Symposium on the Role of Creativity in People’s Health Launched

By Ryan Harmon
Catherine Martin, Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and Stephen Donnelly, Minister for Health, have jointly affirmed their recognition of the health and wellbeing benefits of creativity and arts. The all-of-government Creative Ireland Programme, the Department of Health (Healthy Ireland), the Health Service Executive and the Arts Council
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National Cyber Security Centre and HSE Participate in European Cyber Exercise

By Ryan Harmon
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), the Health Service Executive (HSE) and a number of hospitals and pharmaceutical providers have participated in a large-scale European cyber exercise. Cyber Europe 2022, organised by the European Cyber Security Agency (ENISA), saw participation from 29 countries and over 800 cyber security experts. The exercise tested participants’
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New Autism Information Line Launched

By Ryan Harmon
Minister of State for Disabilities, Anne Rabbitte, has welcomed the launch of a telephone information line for people with autism. This initiative is being operated by AsIAm and is part-funded by the HSE. With HSE support, AsIAm propose to operate the Information Line for 4 hours per day, 5 days per week. The aim of […]
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Minister Welcomes Confirmation Tallaght Projects Continue to Provide Drug Services

By Ryan Harmon
The Minister of State for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy, Frank Feighan TD, has welcomed confirmation that community drug projects in Tallaght – Jobstown Assisting Drug Dependency (Jadd) and Community Action Response Programme (Carp) – are continuing to provide drug services, including crack cocaine services. HSE addiction services fund both
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Minister for Health, Chief Medical Officer and Chair of NIAC Encourage Parents to Get Children Vaccinated

By Ryan Harmon
The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD, the Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tony Holohan and Chair of the National Immunisation Advisory Council, Professor Karina Butler are jointly encouraging parents and guardians to get their children vaccinated for Covid-19. Ireland’s paediatric vaccination programme is underway for children aged 5 to 11 who: have a health condition
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Health Innovation Hub Ireland Calling On Innovative Start-Ups To Improve Healthcare

By Nick Fitzgerald
Government initiative, Health Innovation Hub Ireland (HIHI), is today making a national call – both focussed and open – to companies, start-ups and SMEs who have innovative products or services that are at pre-commercial, demonstration or late development phase and have the potential to significantly impact healthcare. The annual HIHI call brings finalists together for a
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The Untold Story Of The Harms Caused By Other People’s Drinking

By Nick Fitzgerald
The first dedicated Irish survey on alcohol’s harm to others by the HSE has found one in six carers (16%) reported that children, for whom they had parental responsibility, experienced harm because of someone else’s drinking. “The Untold Story: Harms Experienced in the Irish Population due to Others’ Drinking” brings to light how other people’s drinking can affect a wide
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FSAI Recalls All Falcon Labs Sports Supplements Due To Presence Of Illegal Steroids

By Nick Fitzgerald
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) is recalling all Falcon Labs sports supplements due to the presence of illegal steroids and stimulants that pose a serious health risk to consumers. Furthermore, the location of the production site cannot be determined and traceability of the products is unknown. The FSAI describes these products as “unfit for human […]