Monthly Archives: June, 2019

New CRY Centre being built in TUH

Health Minister, Simon Harris has visited the new, purpose-built centre for Cardiac Risk in the Young, (CRY)which is being built at Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin.

Cutbacks reducing potentially lifesaving treatment options for people with cancer

Cancer Trials Ireland has said that the €3 million cut by the Department of Health in its grant each year since 2016 is now having a direct impact on potentially breakthrough treatments being available for people in Ireland with cancer.

Pioneering mental health service launched in Cork

A pioneering mental health service which aims to address first episodes of psychosis has been launched in Cork.

Ireland’s first skin cancer prevention plan

Ireland’s first skin cancer prevention plan aims at tackling the most common type of cancer in Ireland, with over 11,000 cases of diagnosed each year and the number of cases projected to double by 2045.

All hubs and no spokes – equity of access for dermatology patients

The Irish Skin Foundation (ISF) has called for research into the effects that a household’s distance from specialist dermatology services is having on patients living with chronic inflammatory skin disorders, such as psoriasis, atopic eczema and hidradenitis suppurativa (HS).

Irish National Audit of Stroke (INAS) launched

The national stroke register has sought and agreed a transition to the governance of National Office of Clinical Audit (NOCA) and will be known as the Irish National Audit for Stroke (INAS). The new name change and transition plan was outlined at a recent meeting between the steering group of the national stroke register and Ms Colette Tully executive director of NOCA.

Minister appoints new HSE Board Members

Health Minister, Simon Harris appointed two new Members to the Board of the HSE.

‘Memories are made of this’

 

What it’s like to be over 56 in Ireland

Nine out of ten adults in Ireland aged over 56 years are confident they have a friend or relative they can rely on, with 88% of older adults taking part in weekly social leisure activities, according to the second National Positive Ageing Indicators Report published by the Department of Health and launched by the Minister for Mental Health and Older People, Jim Daly TD.

New MSc Clinical Trials Programme in UCC

The College of Medicine and Health, UCC has launched a new MSc Clinical Trials Programme in UCC., which is suitable for those wishing to pursue a career in clinical trials in the pharmaceutical, medical device or academic sectors. It is a wholly online, part-time course designed for the working professional.

Central referral system for children

New patients are now being booked by Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) Central Referrals into the next available clinically appropriate appointment for general paediatrics, in Temple Street, Crumlin and Connolly.

The Rynd Unit

Tallaght University Hospital’s refurbished phlebotomy service (GP & Consultant bloods), infusion and venous lounge has been named the Rynd Unit after the surgeon who invented the hypodermic needle in June 1844.

HIQA urges pilot project to reduce antibiotic prescribing

The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) has published a health technology assessment recommending that, as part of the wider effort to improve antimicrobial stewardship in Ireland, a carefully managed and monitored pilot programme of C-reactive protein point-of-care testing (CRP POCT) in primary care settings be considered by the Minister for Health.

Irish Life launches app designed to empower people to take control of their own health

Irish Life has launched MyLife, the first healthcare app in Ireland that empowers all people to monitor and improve their own health Score.

Summerhill Primary Care Centre Opened

The Summerhill Primary Care Centre (PCC) was officially opened by Health Minister, Simon Harris and Minister for Finance and Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohoe.

Work underway in TUH Paediatric Outpatient and urgent care centre

Construction work is underway on the 4600m2 Paediatric Outpatient and Urgent Care Centre in Tallaght University Hospital and it is due to open in 2020.

The 2019 National Care Experience Survey

Patients have until July 25 next to complete the 2019 National Care Experience Programme. All patients over 16 years-of-age or older who were discharged from...

€5 million allocated this year to fight antimicrobial resistance

A total of €5 million has been allocated this year for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) measures in the health service.

Over 420,000 patient episodes of care in TUH last year

There were 420,640 patient episodes of care in Tallaght University Hospital last year, according to the hospital’s annual report for the year.

€1 million provided for health and wellbeing

Funding of €1 million to boost community engagement on health and wellbeing in every county is to be provided as part of the Healthy Ireland campaign.

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