Register for the next SPHeRE Network Online Symposium titled 'Combining behavioural science theory and community participation to inform financial incentives in smoking cessation services' with Prof Frank Doyle Frank Doyle, on 18th June, 1-2 pm. sphereprogramme.ie/5915-2/

Greg Lehman Ian Cowell Blind spots linked to not picking up on the patients concerns and emotions etc This study is very interesting - supporting that person centered care communication skills influence outcomes. jamanetwork.com/journals/jaman…

🚭Its World No Tobacco Day #WNTD & a great opportunity to share recent audit & improvement work presented at HSE Mid West Audit conference at UHL. ✅️In brief: lots done, lots to do, investment in acute services needed to realise true impact of treating tobacco addiction #MECC

Our Stop Smoking Advisors support people through their QUIT journeys, and for up to 12 months after quitting. Today is #WorldNoTobaccoDay, the perfect day to contact QUIT Mid West and quit smoking for good. 📞 065 6865841 📧 [email protected] #TakeBackControl @hselive

Fantastic progress in tackling smoking in pregnancy in England ➡️System change, interagency working, investment in acute services 🚭Huge gaps in care in Ireland. Measuring SATOD rates & embedding midwife-led services would be a start. We know what works👇 hse.ie/eng/about/who/…

HUGE for prehab/rehab in cancer care. First study to show reduced cancer recurrence and improved survival from exercise in an RCT Published in the NEJM Hopefully the much needed turning point for equitable access to prehab-rehab for cancer patients nejm.org/doi/pdf/10.105…

This week our Health & Wellbeing team spoke with staff & patients about why a #TobaccoFree Campus matters, part of our goal to create healthier, safer hospitals for all ✔️ Protects from second-hand smoke ✔️ Supports quit attempts ✔️ Keeps spaces safer & cleaner #worldnotobaccoday

HSE Midwest UHL are delighted to launch 'Mollys Garden' a beautiful piece of Art work in UHL main reception by Artist Clare Hartigan.

Don't miss this FREE event! Join Flippin’ Pain & Limerick SP for a fun and informative webinar on the latest science of long-term pain. 🔗 limericksports.ie/movewell-educa… Sport Ireland Limerick.ie Healthy Limerick @MidWest_HW Chronic Pain Ireland. RCN 20028022 Arthritis Ireland Flippin’ Pain #ActiveLimerick

🗣️ “It’s unique in that level of harm...” Smoking has killed 8 million people in the UK in the last 50 years. In the latest #GPsTalkCancer episode, Consultant Chest Physician Matthew Evison discusses the level of harm caused by tobacco use and addiction on population health.

A turning point in cancer care. The CHALLENGE trial shows exercise after cancer treatment reduces recurrence by 28% and mortality by 37%. If this were a drug, we’d prescribe it tomorrow. It’s time we prescribe movement. 📝 Read my latest blog: lucygossage.com/exercise-is-me…

Phenomonal progress in treating tobacco dependency in pregnancy in GM 50% ⬇️in smoking rates @ delivery since 2018👏👏 Ireland needs to wake up and start investing in the right places. Dedicated support in maternity services would be a good start! Public Health HSE Mid West Bernard Gloster

This 40% drop in #smoking at delivery means £4.1 million saved every year for #maternity services—plus better outcomes for families. This is what a #SmokefreeFuture looks like.

Free smoke and vape free signage available for GAA Clubs and County Grounds gaa.ie/article/free-s…

Congratulations to all the graduates of LLTM training program 2025. All projects were presented on the final day of the program demonstrating the innovative projects which are ongoing in HSE Midwest UHL . Reimagine project was presented by Niall Joyce and Eimear laffan.