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Blood cancer patients at Tullamore benefit from new community service
“Since the community clinic started, I don’t have to attend the hospital as much. The best thing about it is the calm environment and the convenience for me as I can avoid the busy hospital,” according to Sean Crombie, a haematology patient under the care of the Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore, who recently began attending the new Community Haematology Oral Anticancer Medication (OAM) Clinic at Tullamore Primary Care Centre.
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Tallaght Hospital creates neurodiversity friendly environment in Emergency Department
In the evolving landscape of healthcare, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility for all patients is paramount. For neurodivergent individuals, navigating the high-stress environment of an Emergency Department (ED) can be particularly challenging. However, Tallaght University Hospital's ED is pioneering efforts to address these challenges, setting a standard for neurodiversity-friendly care.
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New HSE storybook to support children bereaved by suicide
A new, free illustrated storybook ‘Safe Harbour’ that will support children who have been bereaved by suicide, is now available.
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New state-of-the-art HSE drug trends laboratory opens
“This new laboratory means we can quickly and accurately identify dangerous substances in drug samples and detect emerging drug trends. Understanding what's happening in real-time allows us to offer relevant, effective support to people who use drugs. It also allows us to support healthcare professionals, making a significant difference in people's lives,” according to Bill Ebbitt, General Manager, HSE, at the National Drug Treatment Centre.
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New women’s health café opens in Cork
“The Change Café is somewhere that people can come to and engage in an open and honest conversation,” according to Eleanor Moore, Principal Community Worker, Cork Kerry Community Healthcare.
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Sligo University Hospital awarded second An Taisce Green Flag
Sligo University Hospital (SUH) recently received a second Green Flag from An Taisce. The internationally recognised Green Flag was awarded following a rigorous assessment process and recognises the commitment of hospital management and staff, HSE Estates, the NUI Galway Medical Academy and the hospital’s Green Campus Committee in developing the hospital as a healthcare facility that delivers high quality care and improved public health and wellbeing in an environmentally responsible and sustainable way.