‘Nationwide’

Pictured: Jerry Flannery, former Irish rugby player and Minister for Health Dr James Reilly, T.D. pictured today at the launch of Back-Up by Aviva Health Insurance

Speaking at the launch of Back-Up at Aviva Stadium, Minister Reilly said,

 “I very much welcome this innovative case management initiative which provides advice on prevention, treatment and rehabilitation for neck and back pain.  It complements this Government’s policy of strengthening primary care services and ensuring that, to the greatest extent possible, care needs are met in the primary care setting.  Our aim is to provide up to 95% of health and social care services in local communities and this will be achieved by increasing activity in the primary care setting and redirecting health services away from acute hospitals to the community.  I am confident that this initiative can play a part in achieving this aim.”

16th May – Minister Reilly Speech at Aviva

• Read Aviva Press Release (word document) Back Up Press Release
• Listen to Minister Reilly doorstep at this event

Paula, baby Rian and Mella Coffey, Dangan, Galway at the Baby Friendly Hospital presentation for Galway University Hospitals on Monday 14 May

“Baby Friendly Hospital” award for Galway University Hospitals

 

Galway University Hospitals has been re-designated as a “Baby Friendly Hospital”. The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative is a global programme by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to implement best practice in maternity services for the promotion and support of breastfeeding.

Galway University Hospitals was first designated as a “Baby Friendly Hospital” in 2006 and ongoing audit plus recent external assessment involving all grades of staff and interviews with mothers was undertaken in order to retain this important award. Read the rest of this entry »

Dr. Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health

I would like to update interested parties on the current position regarding the PIP Breast Implant issue.  As Chief Medical Officer my priority at all times has been to ensure the safety and quality of services for the women concerned and I fully appreciate the anxiety and concern which this issue has generated.

The Department’s and the IMB’s advice to women – which is based on the available scientific evidence – remains consistent that;

• there is  no evidence of increased risk of cancer for women with this implant;
• the risk of rupture is within expected norms
• routine explantation (removal) is not recommended;
• and, anyone with a concern about their breast implants should discuss the matter with their GP or surgeon. Read the rest of this entry »