Yearly Archives: 2024

Critical Analysis of historical context surrounding policy reform and institutional relationships at its core needed

Large scale health system reform is a complex process and its governance presents distinct challenges and opportunities for stakeholders. To understand and be able...

New AI-powered technology helps TUH doctors diagnose early-Alzheimer’s disease

A new AI-powered technology, driven by a smartphone app hailed a significant breakthrough is helping doctors at Tallaght University Hospital (TUH) diagnose early Alzheimer's...

HSE renal services reshaping the lives of patients with chronic kidney disease

The HSE said renal services across the country were transforming the lives of patients with chronic kidney disease, improving quality of life through effective...

HPV Cancer deaths preventable by vaccination

The National Cancer Registry estimates that there are 641 cases of new human papilloma virus (HPV)-associated cancers diagnosed and 196  deaths from the disease...

New Project for Patients with Severe Asthma

Tallaght University Hospital has received funding to test wearable devices which can be integrated into a digital platform for patients with severe asthma.  The project...

European Society of Thoracic Surgeons accreditation for St. James’s

Cardiothoracic Surgery in St. James’s Hospital, Dublin, has become the first in Ireland to be awarded European Society of Thoracic Surgeons accreditation. in recognition...

Landmark study involving babies in Ireland supports use of Cystic Fibrosis drug in infants from four weeks of age

A Cystic Fibrosis drug targeting the basic defect that causes the condition has been shown to be safe and effective in newborns aged four...

Making the most of the possibilities and opportunities of the new regional structures

This month sees a significant progression in the reorganisation of the Health services in Ireland with the appointment of three of the new Regional...

The return on our investment in healthcare in Ireland might surprise us

Credit where it’s due. The Minister for Health announced recently that a dedicated paediatric spinal surgery unit is to be set up here. That...

Believing in our potential will make a difference in patient safety

As we contemplate the challenges facing healthcare delivery in the year ahead, we can become daunted by the enormity of the wicked problem of...

Leadership: Creating a healthcare system for innovation and consistent and effective communication

Dr Claudine Kearney (Senior Lecturer and Programme Director) RCSI Graduate School of Healthcare Management. There have been many unprecedented challenges within healthcare over the last...

The Science of Health and Happiness – For You

The Centre for Positive Health Sciences at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences has launched an updated and enriched version of its acclaimed...

HMI President and Council Member Among Six New Health Region REOs

HMI President, Tony Canavan and HMI Council Member, Kate Killeen White are among the six Regional Executive Officers (REOs) appointed by the HSE for...

New President of EuroHealthNet

Suzanne Costello, Chief Executive of the Institute of Public Health has been elected to serve as President of EuroHealthNet, the European Partnership for health, equity...

New Chief Executive Officer at Irish Wheelchair Association

Ann Marie O’Grady has been appointed as new Chief Executive Officer of the Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA), following  an extensive recruitment process aimed at...

Leopardstown Park Hospital Interim Chief Executive

The Board of Leopardstown Park Hospital, Dublin has announced the appointment of Adrian Ahern as Interim Chief Executive. Adrian replaces Ann Marie O’Grady who has...

MHC Board reappoints John Farrelly as Chief Executive for second term

Following an independent recruitment process conducted by the Public Appointments Service, the Board of the Mental Health Commission (MHC) has announced that it has...

NMBI appoints Director of Professional Standards – Midwifery

Dr Karn Cliffe has been appointed Director of Professional Standards – Midwifery, with The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) Karn has worked with NMBI, as Midwife...

New Chair For Implementation of Sharing the Vision

Ms Catherine Brogan has taken up the role as independent Chair of the National Implementation and Monitoring Committee (NIMC) of Sharing the Vision – a...

New Chief Executive Officer of Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation

Deirdre Walsh has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer  of the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation. She was previously Head of Retail and Compliance...

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