Sunburn on a person's back. The text says, 'One bad sunburn can damage your skin's DNA and increase your risk of skin cancer'.
One bad sunburn, especially if it causes blisters, significantly increases your risk of developing skin cancer, including melanoma. This risk is higher when burns happen in childhood or teenage years.
Follow the #SunSmart 5 S's from April to September to protect your skin: bit.ly/4u64YNi
Text that says 'Symptoms of norovirus. You are likely to have norovirus if you: start to get sick (vomit) suddenly, or vomit lots of times, or have diarrhoea. Some people also have a light fever, headaches, painful stomach cramps and aching limbs. Visit hse.ie to learn more.
Norovirus, also known as winter vomiting bug, can be caught any time of the year. It is an easily spread virus that causes sudden onset of vomiting and diarrhoea. Norovirus is circulating in Ireland.
Find information on the symptoms and how to help stop the spread: bit.ly/4cI9J8D
Mura ndéantar é a chóireáil, féadann an t-ionfhabhtú scaipeadh chuig na nóid limfe agus an duine a chur i mbaol a bháis.
Tuilleadh eolais: bit.ly/4clnQlh
Craiceann ata, dearg ar íochtar na géige coise. Deir an téacs san íomhá 'Céard é an ceallailíteas?'
Ionfhabhtú baictéarach craicinn é an ceallailíteas. Tá sé coitianta go leor. Maidir leis an gcraiceann ionfhabhtaithe:
➡️ beidh cuma ata, dhearg air
➡️ beidh sé pianmhar
➡️ beidh sé te faoi do lámh
This week is International Paediatric Sepsis Awareness Week. Sepsis is a life-threatening response to an infection. If your child has an infection and they're not getting better, even if they are taking antibiotics, ask ‘could it be sepsis?’
For more information, visit: bit.ly/4tnCRsY
uimhir PSP
Is féidir go n-iarrfar ort d’uimhir PSP a thabhairt an chéad uair eile a úsáidfidh tú seirbhís de chuid FSS chun cuidiú linn a dhéanamh amach cé thú féin go cruinn sábháilte. Tabharfar cúram sláinte duit, fiú mura bhfuil uimhir PSP agat.
Tuilleadh eolais: bit.ly/3QlpUkD
Text that says 'Think F.A.S.T. Face, arms, speech, time. The second you suspect a stroke, dial 999 or 112'.
Strokes are a medical emergency, and urgent treatment is essential.The sooner a person gets treatment for a stroke, the less damage is likely to happen. If you think you or someone else is having a stroke, dial 999 or 112 immediately.
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A man speaking to a healthcare worker at the reception in a waiting room. The text says 'Remember to have your PPSN (personal public services number) when attending a HSE service'.
You may be asked for your PPSN (personal public services number) the next time you attend a HSE service, to help us further safely and uniquely identify you. If you do not have a PPS number, you will still receive healthcare.
Learn more: bit.ly/4sGXH5i
A child, with a cast on his hand, stands in a playroom with toys. The text reads, "Portiuncula University Hospital reopens refurbished paediatric playroom."
Portiuncula University Hospital has re-opened their refurbished paediatric playroom. It is fully equipped with toys, games and creative activities, offering children an important escape from the clinical environment of the ward.
bit.ly/4837efv │ #OurHealthService
A mother and daughter washing their hands together. Image text reads: clean your hands regularly.
Cleaning your hands regularly prevents many common illnesses.
Make sure you and your children clean your hands:
👐 before you eat or prepare food
👐 after playing with your pet
👐 after coughing or sneezing
👐 after you use the toilet
👐 after you use public transport
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Faigh eolas faoi chógais lena n-áirítear an úsáid is féidir a bhaint astu, na huaireanta ba cheart iad a thógáil agus a gcuid fo-iarmhairtí inár dtreoir Cógais A-Z. Is féidir liosta de na cógais a thógann tú nó a úsáideann tú a choimeád in Aip Sláinte FSS: bit.ly/41ZzWe1
An image of a man and the HSE Health App open on a phone. The text says ‘Start getting active. Make every move count. Join the free 10 week Get Active Programme in the HSE Health App. The HSE Health App puts your health in your hands.
The Get Active Programme is a new physical activity programme, delivered through the HSE Health App in its latest update. The free, 10-week programme includes a graded walking plan and strength-based exercise sessions.
Download the HSE Health App to get started: bit.ly/4cqGnwJ
Infographic that says, 'Get the right care, from the right place. Self-care, take care of minor ailments such as colds and sore throats at home with a first aid kit and a well-stocked medicine cabinet. Pharmacy, ask your local pharmacist for advice on common minor illnesses such as headaches, tummy aches and coughs. GP surgery, make an appointment with your GP if you're feeling unwell and it is not an emergency for example, feeling ill, back pains or ear aches. Injury unit, get treatment for injuries like broken bones, dislocations and minor burns. Out of hours GP, if you urgently need to see a GP outside of normal hours, contact your local GP out of hours service. Visit an ED or call 999/112 if someone is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk, for example if they are choking or have chest pains or breathing problems'.
If you or your family feel unwell this weekend, consider all healthcare options so you can get the right care, from the right place.
Ní féidir baictéir a fheiceáil. Mar sin, cé chomh glan is atá do lámha? Féach ar ár eolas faoi shláinteachas láimhe lena fháil amach: bit.ly/41xCJLb
An image of a man holding a home screening test in his hand. Behind him is The National Bowel Screening Programme banner. The text reads, "HSE BowelScreen expands programme"
Ireland’s free bowel screening programme has announced the fourth expansion of its eligible age range since 2023. Since 1 April 2026, we are offering screening to everyone aged between 57 and 71, extending the previous age range by two years.
Read more: bit.ly/4vpKgcJ │ #OurHealthService
Talking isn't something to be embarrassed about. It helps.
Find out today how you can get 6 free therapy sessions on our website: bit.ly/4vuEVkb
#MensMentalHealth
An mbíonn tú in ísle brí riamh an lá tar éis a bheith amuigh ar an ól?
Cuir eolas ar na bealaí ar féidir leis an alcól dul i bhfeidhm ar do mheabhairshláinte: bit.ly/4sxNPL8
A boy in the park, he is sneezing into a tissue. The text says 'Hay fever symptoms and treatment'.
Hay fever is an allergic reaction to pollen. Symptoms are usually worse between late March and September. There's no cure for hay fever and you cannot prevent it but a pharmacist can give you advice on managing symptoms ➡️https://bit.ly/4clBYK5
A long-term illness scheme card with the text 'Apply online'.
Under the Long-Term Illness Scheme (LTIS) you can get some drugs, medicines and medical appliances for free. You can also store your LTIS card in the HSE Health App.
For information about the medical conditions covered by the scheme and how to apply, visit our website: bit.ly/3Qj2JY6
Mura ndéantar é a chóireáil, féadann an t-ionfhabhtú scaipeadh chuig na nóid limfe agus an duine a chur i mbaol a bháis.
Tuilleadh eolais: bit.ly/48HICcp
Craiceann ata, dearg ar íochtar na géige coise. Deir an téacs san íomhá 'Céard é an ceallailíteas?'
Ionfhabhtú baictéarach craicinn é an ceallailíteas. Tá sé coitianta go leor. Maidir leis an gcraiceann ionfhabhtaithe:
➡️ beidh cuma ata, dhearg air
➡️ beidh sé pianmhar
➡️ beidh sé te faoi do lámh
A man speaking to a healthcare worker at the reception in a waiting room. The text says 'Remember to have your PPSN (personal public services number) when attending a HSE service'.
You may be asked for your PPSN (personal public services number) the next time you attend a HSE service, to help us further safely and uniquely identify you. If you do not have a PPS number, you will still receive healthcare.
Learn more: bit.ly/4c4J7j3
A group of medical professionals stand together in a corridor. The text reads, "Mary benefits from receiving care she needs while remaining at home."
Mary is a patient with the Sligo/Leitrim Integrated Care
Programme for Older Persons, who manages rheumatoid
arthritis, frailty and recurring falls. Read about how an ICPOP
team completed a Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
(CGA) in her home: bit.ly/3OawsSv%E2%9... #OurHealthService
Infographic that says, 'Get the right care, from the right place. Self-care, take care of minor ailments such as colds and sore throats at home with a first aid kit and a well-stocked medicine cabinet. Pharmacy, ask your local pharmacist for advice on common minor illnesses such as headaches, tummy aches and coughs. GP surgery, make an appointment with your GP if you're feeling unwell and it is not an emergency for example, feeling ill, back pains or ear aches. Injury unit, get treatment for injuries like broken bones, dislocations and minor burns. Out of hours GP, if you urgently need to see a GP outside of normal hours, contact your local GP out of hours service. Visit an ED or call 999/112 if someone is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk, for example if they are choking or have chest pains or breathing problems'.
If you or your family feel unwell, consider all healthcare options so you can get the right care, from the right place.
Íomhá bheo de dhuine agus clog, agus an téacs 'Níl teorainn ama leis an mbrón'.
Ní mar a chéile a théann aon duine againn i ngleic leis an mbrón. Níl teorainn ama leis. Má tá sé ag dul deacair ort scamall an bhróin a chur díot, tá tacaíocht ar fáil.
Tuilleadh eolais: bit.ly/4sqXMKi
Noeleen O'Reilly, smiling at the camera. Image text reads: fostering: opening your heart, opening your home. Episode #139 HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing. This episode covers: realities of fostering, emotional challenges, practical supports, the impact of trauma, building relationships, voices of experience
In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, we explore what fostering really looks like day to day in Ireland and the difference a safe, stable home can make in a child’s life. Listen on Spotify: bit.ly/4tEkzU2
“Delivering timely and effective treatment for patients with minor injuries can significantly improve both experience and recovery” - Ciaran Callaghan, a recently appointed Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Emergency Care at Letterkenny University Hospital.
Read more: bit.ly/4tq8WQd │ #OurHealthService
Cuidíonn na 4 chéim seo ar a dtugtar teiripe SOCA le hat a laghdú agus na gortuithe seo a chothú.
1. Scíth
2. Oighear
3. Comhbhrú
4. Ardú
Foghlaim faoi na huaireanta ba cheart cabhair leighis a fháil anseo: bit.ly/3OvqKL3
Bean amuigh ag siúl agus a lámh ar a rúitín. Deir an téacs ‘Leonadh agus stangadh’.
Is gortuithe coitianta iad leonadh agus stangadh a bhaineann do na matáin agus do na ballnaisc.
"One of the most rewarding aspects of my role is working as part of the BowelScreen programme"
Maura O’Connor is an advanced nurse practitioner in St John’s Hospital, Limerick. Read about her #WorkingLife here: bit.ly/4mekV0S
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