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Happy International Women’s Day 2021

2021-03-08T09:05:49+00:00

About International Women's Day International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Significant activity is witnessed worldwide as groups come together to celebrate women's achievements or rally for women's equality. Marked annually on March 8th, International Women's Day (IWD) is one of the most important days of the year to: celebrate women's achievements raise awareness about women's equality lobby for accelerated gender parity fundraise for female-focused charities What's the theme for International Women's Day? The campaign theme for International Women's [...]

Happy International Women’s Day 20212021-03-08T09:05:49+00:00

Introducing Irish Search Dogs’ newest team member Kobe

2021-02-03T11:33:17+00:00

Irish Search Dogs welcomes Kobe Irish Search Dogs congratulate their experienced handler Glen on successfully completing the trainee assessment programme with his newest charge Kobe. Glen’s qualified Search Dog ‘Ben’ will no doubt continue to help teach Kobe along the way. The freezing temperatures on Sunday paled against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic. These times have been such a challenge for all the voluntary search and rescue groups. We are deemed an essential service and like so many search and rescue groups it has taken some time for us to adapt our assessment process to [...]

Introducing Irish Search Dogs’ newest team member Kobe2021-02-03T11:33:17+00:00

Amy Brennan, final year medical student in Emergency Department at CUH to be honoured

2021-01-28T10:16:41+00:00

Amy Brennan wins prestigious Quercus Scholarship Amy Brennan, a final-year medical student who volunteered to help out at the emergency department of one of Ireland’s busiest acute hospitals at the peak of the pandemic has won a prestigious award. Amy Brennan (22), a final-year medical student at University College Cork (UCC), has been awarded a Quercus Scholarship. The undergraduate scholarships are aimed at recognising remarkable academic and student achievement and are largely based on outstanding examination results. Amy, from Ballincollig in Cork, said she was thrilled with the award after her initial two-week stint of volunteering [...]

Amy Brennan, final year medical student in Emergency Department at CUH to be honoured2021-01-28T10:16:41+00:00

Huge 66% rise in hospital admissions due to Eating Disorders

2021-01-25T19:23:11+00:00

We’ve all experienced different emotions and eating disorders may be a sign there’s something wrong Eileen Haly of Jumpstart Your Confidence explains, “Eating disorders can creep up on you. There is a serious increase in numbers here during this pandemic- if you are concerned in any way please look for the right support. So many teens/young adults are struggling with isolation, lack of social interaction, loneliness and sadness. Eating disorders can become their way of coping. Don’t put off getting support – if you are concerned in any way – make that call & get the [...]

Huge 66% rise in hospital admissions due to Eating Disorders2021-01-25T19:23:11+00:00

New Fogging Sanitizing Machine kills 99.9% of all airborne pathogens

2021-01-19T11:06:49+00:00

We’ve added an extra layer of protection for our customers Our handheld Disinfectant Fogger kills 99.9% of airborne pathogens while disinfectant wraps around surfaces in an even coverage. These disinfectant particles envelope all surfaces as well as vertical and underneath tables, chairs etc. The Disinfectant Fogger is the best way to sterilize an area in a quick and efficient process and is suitable for use in any size classroom, even in high foot traffic areas, adding and assuring our customers have an extra layer of protect while attending vital training classes. #Covid […]

New Fogging Sanitizing Machine kills 99.9% of all airborne pathogens2021-01-19T11:06:49+00:00

Hospitals see record Covid cases for third day

2021-01-08T14:00:05+00:00

Hospitals could see 2,500 Covid cases as record set for third day There are a record number of Covid-19 patients being treated in hospitals for the third day in a row. This morning, there are 1,151 people with the virus in Irish hospitals with 104 admitted in the last 24 hours. It is a 12% increase on yesterday’s total and is a rise of 126% on last Friday. The figure includes 101 people in ICU which is the first time the number has risen above 100 since April. In the past 24 hours, 18 people with [...]

Hospitals see record Covid cases for third day2021-01-08T14:00:05+00:00

Women and Stroke

2021-01-05T09:36:25+00:00

“It had been a perfectly normal morning in April 2013” … Kay Howley Right up to the point Kay turned to say something to her colleague, who’d just come back from a coffee break. “She didn’t hear me, but suddenly I realised my words sounded weird, slurred. I went into the back office where we had a mirror. I looked fine. I repeated the exact same words, but they didn’t come out right.” Her heart racing, Kay — who’d celebrated her 40th birthday three months earlier — ran to her manager. “I tried to explain to [...]

Women and Stroke2021-01-05T09:36:25+00:00

CPR Saves Sligo Woman

2020-12-10T20:48:12+00:00

“I’m able to lead a very active life with my children because of CPR” … Rosaleen Walsh Rosaleen Walsh from Ballymote, Co Sligo, is alive today thanks to the lifesaving skills of Jeanette Gray and Therese O’Grady. In 2016, Rosaleen suffered a cardiac arrest while taking part in a charity cycle in Westport. Luckily fellow cyclist Jeanette, shortly followed by Therese, arrived and performed CPR until an air ambulance arrived. Recalling the event, Rosaleen said, “It was a lovely morning and I felt great, but after cycling 20km, I felt very tired and then had overwhelming [...]

CPR Saves Sligo Woman2020-12-10T20:48:12+00:00

Stroke, when minutes matter

2020-11-24T20:35:29+00:00

The Irish Heart Foundation’s new F.A.S.T. campaign raises awareness of the signs of stroke and importance of getting urgent medical attention Almost half of Irish people would not call an ambulance immediately if they suffered a stroke, a worrying new survey has revealed. The survey of more than 1,000 Irish people commissioned by the Irish Heart Foundation and the Government of Ireland, shows that just 55 per cent of those surveyed would dial 999 or 112 immediately if they suffered a stroke despite the fact that stroke is a medical emergency. The Ipsos MRBI survey of [...]

Stroke, when minutes matter2020-11-24T20:35:29+00:00

Covid-19 Return to Work

2020-11-16T16:44:19+00:00

Return to Work Safely Induction: This course has been developed to help you to understand the Return to Work Safely (RTWS) Protocol requirements for returning to work safely. One of these requirements is that workers must complete induction training. Your employer will provide additional information, advice and training on COVID-19 measures in your workplace, including an outline of their COVID-19 Response Plan, and points of contact for addressing COVID-related matters during work. This course has been designed to help you to understand the Protocol requirements for returning to work.  It is a requirement of the Protocol that workers must complete [...]

Covid-19 Return to Work2020-11-16T16:44:19+00:00
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