Thirty healthcare sites providing meals for over 27,000 HSE employees, have been honoured for their commitment to healthy food choices on their staff and visitor menus. At the Happy Heart Healthy Eating Awards, 18 facilities nationwide achieved gold status for creating a healthier food environment for staff and visitors – a record number since the HSE and Irish Heart … [Read more...] about Healthy menus win top honours at HSE and Irish Heart Foundation awards
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Ireland’s first official GAA Healthy Clubs receive national recognition
The award winning Healthy Clubs Project (HCP) aims to turn clubs into hubs for health in their communities With almost the same number of GAA clubs as GPs across Ireland, the project offers a new setting in which to deliver health promotion and interventions[i] GAA ambassador Seán Cavanagh commends the clubs for their leadership A special ceremony with … [Read more...] about Ireland’s first official GAA Healthy Clubs receive national recognition
Health Matters as HSE South declares UCC ‘Health Promoting University’
University College Cork (UCC) has passed its final check-up with flying colours on the road to becoming a ‘Health Promoting University’, with HSE South confirming the accolade. A letter received by UCC from Health Promotion and Improvement, HSE South, marks the university out as a leader nationally for its efforts under the umbrella of the UCC Health Matters initiative, … [Read more...] about Health Matters as HSE South declares UCC ‘Health Promoting University’
Limerick Kids Manage Weight Through Fun Programme
An eight-week programme aimed at helping overweight and underactive children develop a healthy approach to weight management will be held in Adare during October and November. Hosted by the County Limerick Sports Partnership and the Health Service Executive (HSE) through the Get Back Challenge, the Way to Go Kids!’ programme will feature parent and child classes, and weekly … [Read more...] about Limerick Kids Manage Weight Through Fun Programme
PSI to Support Quit Smoking Campaign as Guidance Issued to Pharmacies on Electronic Cigarettes
The PSI(Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland), the pharmacy regulator, has announced it will be supporting the HSE’s new Quit Smoking campaign and, as the statutory body for pharmacists and pharmacies in Ireland, has issued guidance to the pharmacy profession on electronic cigarettes. Dr Ambrose McLoughlin, CEO and Registrar of the PSI, said the regulator has recently … [Read more...] about PSI to Support Quit Smoking Campaign as Guidance Issued to Pharmacies on Electronic Cigarettes