If you are playing sports and get injured, you can go to an injury unit. Injury units treat recent injuries (less than 6 weeks old) that are not life-threatening and unlikely to need admission to hospital. You can get treatment such as x-rays, plaster casts, and wound care in an
Tá sé mar aidhm ag
#Labhra
ímisFaoinbhFéinmharú an t-eolas agus an mhuinín a thabhairt do dhaoine comhrá a bheith acu le daoine eile a d'fhéadfadh a bheith ag smaoineamh ar lámh a chur ina mbás féin. Tá an clár 60 nóiméad seo ar fáil ar líne anois.
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If your child is starting Junior Infants, it’s time for them to get vaccinated. Check out our easy tips for your child's routine school vaccines.
For more information visit
#ProtectOurFuture
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#VaccinesSavesLives
#LetsTalkAboutSuicide
is an online programme that instils hope – it empowers people to make a difference & reminds us that preventing suicide is possible, even in the small everyday conversations and interactions that we have with others.
Sign up:
#WSPD
The focus of this World Suicide Prevention Day is to change the narrative around suicide. Even small actions can help someone who is struggling. Let's make a change today to begin building a more empathetic society.
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
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Is é ‘Sláinte A go Z’ do threoir maidir le breis is 400 riocht sláinte, a siomptóim agus a gcóireálacha, lena n-áirítear céard ba cheart a dhéanamh agus cathain ba cheart cabhair a lorg.
Cuardaigh eolas maidir le riochtaí éagsúla anseo:
“I’m an outdoor worker. I was diagnosed with having melanoma skin cancer on my ear at the age of 33. My message to anyone listening is to know what your skin normally looks like and check your skin and moles regularly for changes.”
Listen to Paul’s story about his diagnosis
#Pneumonia
is inflammation (swelling) of the tissue in one or both lungs. It's usually caused by a bacterial infection.
Learn about the diagnosis, treatment and causes of pneumonia here:
Today is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Awareness Day. Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders are caused by alcohol passing to the baby through the placenta during pregnancy. Experts advise an alcohol-free pregnancy to eliminate the risk.
To learn more about planning an
Stomach ulcers (gastric ulcers) are open sores that develop on the lining of the stomach.
Find out more about the symptoms, causes and treatment of stomach ulcers:
#StomachUlcer
Ná lig don imní tú a choinneáil siar. Bíodh na comharthaí ar eolas agat, aithin ailse go luath.
Le tuilleadh eolais a fháil, téigh chuig:
#KnowTheSigns
Using sunbeds for the first time before the age of 35 increases your risk of developing melanoma skin cancer by 75%.
Be
#SunSmart
and never use sunbeds.
Learn more:
#LetsTalkAboutSuicide
is an online programme that instils hope – it empowers people to make a difference and reminds us that preventing suicide is possible, even in the small everyday conversations and interactions that we have with others.
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Frank O'Connell, who was diagnosed with
#COPD
nine years ago, is one of the patients in the West of Ireland who are now able to access medical care from home as part of a virtual healthcare initiative.
Read more:
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Ireland, with over 11,000 cases diagnosed each year.
You can take easy steps to protect your skin. Be
#SunSmart
and make sun protection part of your daily routine, even when it's cloudy:
Listening to patients and their experiences is central to delivering better care. Our Patient Partnership Conference will help us to reinforce our commitment to involving patients across our health service.
Learn more:
#HSEPPP
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@hsepsue