HSE Health and Wellbeing
On April 6th “Stronger Together: The HSE Mental Health Promotion Plan 2022-2027” was launched. Stronger Together is a five year plan, and includes action areas focused on promoting positive mental health across the population and among HSE staff. The Plan takes a life course approach and includes actions of relevance to the general population. It […]
As all parents will tell you, it can be confusing knowing when and how to start introducing solid foods to a baby’s diet. To support all parents in this journey, weaning information workshops in various forms have been delivered in CHO 9 over the years. The advent of COVID-19 moved the face to face delivery […]
More than eight out of 10 farmers who participated in the Farmers Have Hearts Cardiovascular Health Programme (FHH-CHP) made lifestyle changes to improve their heart health and have reduced their risk of having cardiovascular disease, a major study of farmers’ cardiovascular health has shown. The FHH-CHP engaged with more than 868 male drystock and dairy […]
Most people living in Ireland have fair skin, the type which burns easily and tans poorly, so are at high risk of UV damage and skin cancer. Exposure to UV radiation during childhood is particularly harmful so protecting skin during childhood is extremely important. The SunSmart campaign is run by the HSE’s National Cancer Control […]
The Model of Care for the Management of Overweight and Obesity in Ireland was launched in March 2021 and its implemention has seen the delivery of an Adult Weight Management Programme. The aim of the programme is to provide support to people living with obesity to make healthier changes to weight related behaviours and achieve […]
Registration for the 2022 Steps to Health Challenge is open until May 22nd for those who will use their own tracking devices. Registration for step counters is now closed. Form a team of between two and 10 people and nominate a team co-ordinator. Click here to register. This year’s Steps to Health Challenge takes place […]
HSE wins €45,000 digital transformation award for the development of a National Electronic Research Management System (NERMS) NERMS will help to increase the capacity of Ireland’s healthcare system to host internationally-sponsored research. HSE Research & Development (HSE R&D) has received a €45,000 award from the Public Service Innovation (PSI) Fund 2022 towards the development of […]
