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Implement national trauma system for Ireland

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The prioritised implementation of a national co-ordinated trauma system for Ireland has been urged by the Major Trauma Audit Governance Committee, writes Maureen Browne.

Irish ICUs are safe – but more beds needed to meet demands

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The Irish National ICU Audit Annual Report 2017 shows that most Irish ICUs work at the limits of their capacity, but provide high quality care with similar patient outcomes to the UK,” according to Dr Rory Dwyer, Clinical Lead for the Audit Report. Maureen Browne reports.

Patients now key pillar in healthcare delivery

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If there was a moment that stopped the Irish nation last year it was when the late Emma Mhic Mhathuna recounted on Morning Ireland sitting her young children down and telling them about her cervical cancer diagnosis, writes Eimear Caslin.

HMI Annual Conference 2019 – Sponsorship Opportunities

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The HMI Annual Conference will take place on October 2, 2019 in the Concert Hall, RDS, Dublin 4.

The deadline for applications is Thursday April 18, 2019

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Health Minister, Simon Harris has asked health and social care providers to pitch their ideas for initiatives that will support the delivery of integrated...

New Chairperson of the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board

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Health Minister, Simon Harris has announced his intention to appoint Mr Fred Barry as chairperson of the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board.

ARC Chair

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Dr. Vincent Carroll has been appointed Chairman of the Board of ARC Cancer Support Centres.

Health Professionals Must Report Convictions And Sanctions

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A Bill, which has been approved by Cabinet, has amended the five health professional regulatory Acts, in particular in relation to fitness to practise and registration.

HSE award for new laboratory service

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A new national Laboratory Service, introduced in 2018 has dramatically improved outbreak investigation and public health outcomes, according to the HSE.

New Deputy CEO for TUH

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Mr John Kelly has been appointed Deputy CEO of Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin. He has worked in TUH for a number of years.

CervicalCheck non-disclosure ex-gratia Scheme

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Health Minister, Simon Harris has announced the establishment of an ex-gratia scheme for women affected by the non-disclosure of the Cervical Check audit.

Seven hundred and thirty six drug related deaths

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There were 736 drug-related deaths in 2016, according to The National Drug Related Deaths Index for the year, published this month.

Additional funding of €1million for implementation of National Drugs Strategy

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The Minister of State with responsibility for Health Promotion and the National Drugs Strategy, Catherine Byrne TD, has announced additional funding of €1 million for implementation of the National Drugs Strategy; ‘Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery; a health-led response to drug and alcohol use in Ireland, 2017-2025’.

Ireland, Scotland and Wales signs MOU on HTAs

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HIQA has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between national health technology assessment (HTA) bodies in Scotland, Wales and Ireland.

New Model of Public Health Medicine

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A Group has been established to oversee the implementation of a new model of public health medicine.

Members of Counsellors and Psychotherapists Registration Board

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Minister for Health, Simon Harris has appointed the thirteen members of the Counsellors and Psychotherapists Registration Board, under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005.

Official opening of the Cork Pieta House branch, Shanakiel

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Official opening of the Cork Pieta House branch, Shanakiel

RCSI President urges Government to build elective hospitals

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RCSI President, Mr Kenneth Mealy has urged the Government to deliver three elective hospitals as promised in Sláintecare, following the Government decision to review the capital health budget in light of the over spend on the new children’s hospital in Dublin.

New Children’s Disability Respite House

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A new respite house in Ashbourne, Co Meath to support children with disabilities and their families has been officially opened by The Minister for Disabilities, Finian McGrath.

Community-Based Counselling Service Urged

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A properly resourced community-based counselling service is key to addressing the growing waiting lists for mental health services, according to Dr Marcella Finnerty, Chief Executive of the Village Counselling Service (VCS).
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