New data shows positive impact of Enhanced Community Care programme. Benefits include  improved health outcomes for patients, particularly people with chronic disease and older adults, and reduced waiting times, hospital admissions & readmission rates irishtimes.com/health/2024/05…

This #InternationalDayOfTheMidwife , I want to acknowledge the important care that midwives and student midwives deliver with compassion to mothers, newborns and families across #OurHealthService . Thank you for the invaluable support you provide every day.

Today is #WorldHandHygieneDay . Cleaning hands regularly is one of the most effective ways of stopping the spread of many common infections. Hand hygiene helps us to protect our health and the health of our families, colleagues and patients. youtu.be/IvWJaNBAiZ4

Volunteerism in the heart of communities: ⁦Order of Malta⁩. Seo hiad altraí Ciara, Áine agus Ciarán i gcuideachta le Paula Lennon, banaltra sláinte poiblí Inis Meáin ag tabhairt aire inniu do 400+ iomaitheoir i rásaí Inis Meáin. Moladh agus buíochas árdthuillte acu.

If you are feeling unwell, consider the healthcare option that suits your situation. That might be your pharmacist, GP, GP out of hours or an injury unit. But if you need emergency hospital treatment, do not delay – visit an Emergency Department or call 999 or 112.

New NCRI report shows incidence of HPV-related cancers in Ireland, noting that most are preventable due to the HPV vaccine, which is provided to 1st yr secondary school students. It also highlights the positive impact of CervicalCheck, which can help to prevent cancer developing.

Grma to all who generously sponsored  Ride Dingle today, Over €3000 raised for the wonderful Irish Kidney Association. Still time to donate as another 3 cycles to go- next up Ring of Beara May25th. Go raibh míle maith agaibh uilig as tacaíocht + sintiús.

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Vaccination is the best form of protection against certain diseases. This European Immunisation Week, I want to highlight the HSE childhood immunisation programme, which provides safe and effective vaccines that help to protect babies and children. www2.hse.ie/babies-childre…

Organ Donor Awareness Week is an opportunity to highlight the excellent care, support and generosity of all those involved in organ donation. Starting this Saturday, I am taking part in a number of cycling events to raise funds for Irish Kidney Association idonate.ie/fundraiser/Col…

Important session ⁦⁦IFIC Updates⁩ on roles of caregivers in Scotland and Canada supporting ageing populations with greater prevalence of chronic disease. Underlines importance of collaboration in design of care pathways in integrated care supporting people to live at home.

While sepsis can affect anyone, young children are at increased risk. This Paediatric Sepsis Awareness Week, we are reminding everyone of the symptoms of sepsis to look out for if your child has an infection, and to seek medical help urgently if you suspect sepsis.

Visit to thriving Roscommon University Hospital today led,by Marie Doorly + her great team- progress of National Perioperative Patient Pathway Enhancement Programme leading to improved access to surgical care for patients + implementation of new clinical pathways. #slaintecare

A new National Strategy for Radiology Services is being developed, which will set out a sustainable and future focused service delivery model to meet the needs of our growing population. Great opportunity to discuss this and share approach at radiologyireland event today.

This HSCP Day, I want to acknowledge the 20,000+ health and social care professionals working across our health service. HSCPs across 26 disciplines work in partnership with colleagues to deliver integrated care & support patients. Thank you for your continued care and commitment

91% of patients on the Chronic Disease Management Programme have their chronic condition managed exclusively by their GP, supporting care in the community – now expanded to include women with gestational diabetes and pre-eclampsia.irishtimes.com/health/your-we…

The Nat.End of Life Survey shows that 74% of people say the end of life care that their relative/friend received was v. good. Our Listening Responding+ Improving report shows how we are addressing issues raised. GMRA le achan dhuine a chuaigh i gcabhair orainn leis an saothar seo

The CervicalCheck Programme Report 2020–2022 shows the positive impact of the change to primary HPV cervical screening. 526,816 screened during a busy COVID-19 period, in line with the previous 2 years. Excellent work done by National Screening Service & all those involved in the screening process.

This #WorldHealthDay is an opportunity to reflect on the important service provided by all those working in our health service. Go raibh maith agaibh uilig.

This AYA Cancer Awareness Week, I want to acknowledge everyone delivering services to adolescents and young adults with cancer. Significant progress by NCCP CAYA Programme, incl. 3 new designated AYA cancer units to provide specialist care and support.
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Over 2,500 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer in Ireland every year. April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and I encourage everyone aged 59-69 to sign up and do the BowelScreen test. The BowelScreen test can help prevent cancer from developing. www2.hse.ie/conditions/bow…