A new dedicated Infant Feeding room has officially opened at St Conal’s Hospital Campus in Letterkenny today, providing a comfortable, private and welcoming space for mothers and carers who wish to feed infants or express milk while attending the campus.
The opening coincides with International Women’s Day on the 8th March, recognising the importance of supporting women’s health and wellbeing and ensuring mothers feel supported when accessing healthcare services.
Mayo University Hospital welcomes the appointment of Moira Murphy as Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) in Respiratory Integrated Care, marking an important development in the delivery of a new respiratory service for patients across both hospital and community settings.
World Kidney Day, which takes place on 12 March, marks a worldwide initiative aimed at raising awareness of kidney disease and the importance of prevention and early detection. This year’s theme, “Kidney Health for All: Caring for People, Protecting the Planet,” highlights the connection between environmental sustainability (air pollution, heat stress) and kidney disease, promoting eco-friendly, equitable, and accessible kidney care.
To celebrate International Women’s Day, Centre of Nursing and Midwifery Education (CNME) Sligo, Leitrim, West Cavan in partnership with HSE Social Inclusion, will host Every Woman Counts: A Women’s Health Day, an inclusive educational event designed to support, inform, and empower women across all communities.
Newly appointed Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Oncology at Portiuncula University Hospital, Sarah Ennis.
Portiuncula University Hospital (PUH) welcomes the appointment of Sarah Ennis as Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) in Oncology, further enhancing its nurse-led oncology services and improving access to specialist cancer care for patients across the region.
Rathmullan man, Mo Kelly is celebrating a major milestone this week, 100 days smoke-free and says he is now €160 a week better off after quitting a 20-a-day habit with the help of the HSE Stop Smoking Service.
To mark National No Smoking Day on Wednesday, 18 February the HSE is reminding people in the West that HSE Stop Smoking Advisors are ready to help you start your QUIT plan and support you every step of the way.
The HSE Stop Smoking Services are free and available all year round. The HSE provide personalised, evidence-based stop smoking plans, tailored to people’s individual needs. When you engage with the HSE Stop Smoking service you can avail of:
Niall Payne from Athlone, County Westmeath pictured with Lisa O’Looney, Senior Physiotherapist at Portiuncula University Hospital on the Wellness Walkway adjacent to the Garbally Ward.
Portiuncula University Hospital has recently introduced two new Wellness Walkways designed to support patients’ health and wellbeing during recovery from illness and injury. The initiative is already demonstrating significant benefits, enriching the overall recovery experience for patients.
Three exceptional members of staff at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) have been recognised for their outstanding differences they make in the lives of patients and families.
