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09/08/2023

Using sunbeds for the first time before the age of 35 increases your risk of developing melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, by 75%⁣.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3KpNoPD

09/08/2023

Are you curious about how alcohol affects your well-being?

Use our Drinks Calculator to gain insight into your consumption and make informed choices for a healthier lifestyle: https://bit.ly/3QoKdeW

09/08/2023

A European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) lets you get healthcare for free or at a reduced cost in the EU, the EEA and Switzerland.

To find out:
➡️ about the countries that accept an EHIC
➡️ if you are eligible to apply for an EHIC
➡️ how to apply for, renew or replace your EHIC

Visit: https://bit.ly/3Dwcqc7

09/08/2023

Please consider all healthcare options if you need them this weekend.

09/08/2023

It's Native Species weekend in Fota Wildlife Park!!
🦊🦝🐸🦌🦡🦔🐿
Native Species Weekend, is a must for any tiny tots interested in learning more about Ireland’s own amazing creatures!

Visitors to the park can learn about the variety of native flora and fauna that exists in Ireland and how everyone can play a role in helping to conserve our natural heritage -
Join Zoologists from Fota Wildlife Park, Cork Nature Network and on the Sunday, the East Cork Beekeepers Association.

Taking place in the Marquee on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th July, 12 - 5 pm.
Free with admission to Fota Wildlife Park.

09/08/2023

Did you know that outdoor workers are exposed to 2-3 times more ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun than indoor workers?

Follow the SunSmart 5 S’s to protect your skin while working outdoors (even when it's cloudy).

☀️ Slip on clothes that cover your skin
☀️ Slop on sunscreen (SPF 30+)
☀️ Slap on a wide-brimmed hat or hard hat with a brim and use a neck flap
☀️ Seek the shade
☀️ Slide on sunglasses

Learn more: https://bit.ly/43UfERo

09/08/2023

Tallaght University Hospital recently became the first hospital across Dublin to introduce a fully funded eye-gaze communication device for patients in their Critical Care Unit. This device allows patients who are ventilated and/or tracheotomised, to communicate with staff.

“Being able to communicate with medical staff really helps patients to engage in decisions around their care and rehabilitation, which is so important for their overall well-being.” - Sarah Rowland, Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Read more at the link in our bio.

13/10/2018

Staying healthy is as easy as:
𝘼void alcohol 🍷
𝘽e physically active ⚽️
𝘾ut down on salt & sugar 🍟
𝘿on't use to***co 🚭
𝙀at healthy food 🥗

21/05/2018

https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/news/newsfeatures/cervicalcheck/

Information for women who have queries about CervicalCheck, test results or upcoming smear tests.

21/05/2018

http://undertheweather.ie/welcome-to-under-the-weather

Learning how to manage everyday illnesses with confidence and common sense is a great life skill. Whether you are dealing with a cold, flu, tummy bug or other minor complaint, you can trust the advice on this website. It comes from doctors and pharmacists in Ireland. Undertheweather.ie was developed...

25/09/2017

http://www.askaboutalcohol.ie/

Askaboutalcohol.ie aims to improve people's knowledge about alcohol – how much we’re drinking, how it affects us healthwise, and how we can gain more by drinking less.

25/09/2017

http://www.hse.ie/eng/services/Campaigns/antibiotics.510973.shortcut.html

Get advice on how to recover without antibiotics