Medtronic Foundation and The Community Foundation for Ireland today announced that four national charities have been selected to deploy health programmes in Year 2 of The Medtronic Healthy Communities Fund. A total of €170,000 in grants will fund programmes that promote healthy lifestyles, expand access to healthcare for the underserved and tackle health inequalities to improve … [Read more...] about Medtronic Healthy Communities Fund Announces More Than 50 Partnerships To Deliver Healthy Ireland Framework
Irish Cancer Society
Online Lung Health Checker launched by Irish Cancer Society
The Irish Cancer Society has launched an Online Lung Health Checker (www.cancer.ie/lung ) to help the public find out if their lungs are in a healthy condition. The Online Lung Health Checker, which is supported by Medtronic, helps users consider any symptoms they may be experiencing and provides them with a printable letter to bring to their GP. The Irish Cancer Society … [Read more...] about Online Lung Health Checker launched by Irish Cancer Society
Irish sun strong enough to cause damage and increase skin cancer risk on 90% of days last Summer
Ultraviolet (UV) levels across Ireland were high enough to cause skin damage on almost 90% of the days between April and September last year according to the Society’s UV Index[i]. Most cases of skin cancer are caused by UV radiation which comes from the sun. UV rays cannot be seen or felt and up to 90% of UV rays can get through even light cloud. The Irish Cancer Society is … [Read more...] about Irish sun strong enough to cause damage and increase skin cancer risk on 90% of days last Summer
JFK’s Moylagh 50 Mile Challenge Event in aid of the Irish Cancer Society
Moylagh will take on cancer once again with the Moylagh 50 Mile Challenge which has now launched for 2015. The event, which will take place on the 6th of June, will see hundreds of participants set off at 6am on a fantastic walk around Counties Meath, Cavan and Westmeath. The challenge, which raises funds for the Irish Cancer Society and LARCC Cancer Support Centre, has raised … [Read more...] about JFK’s Moylagh 50 Mile Challenge Event in aid of the Irish Cancer Society
Trek through stunning destinations with Irish Cancer Society’s Trek4Life
The Irish Cancer Society has launched its Trek4Life programme which offers adventure seekers and outdoor types the opportunity to take on a personal challenge by signing up to a memorable Trek and all in aid of the Society. Breath-taking destinations such as Machu Picchu, Croatia and Kilimanjaro are all on offer in this year’s Trek4Life programme. Trek4Life is open to … [Read more...] about Trek through stunning destinations with Irish Cancer Society’s Trek4Life