HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing

In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, we discuss Heart Health with Janis Morrissey, Director of Health Promotion Information and Training at the Irish Heart Foundation, delving into the causes and risk factors of heart disease and stroke. Janis emphasises the importance of both individual lifestyle changes and systemic policy interventions to improve heart health. She highlights the Irish Heart Foundation's efforts in advocacy, prevention, public education, and support services. For more information go to: www.irishheart.ie or https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronary-heart-disease-chd/causes/   To get in touch with the podcast email [email protected]   Produced by GKMedia.ie

In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, Dr. Rory Nee, Consultant Physician in Geriatric Medicine and Integrated Care Program for Older People (ICPOP), and Aoife Quinn, Clinical Nurse Manager (ICPOP), discuss essential strategies to help older adults stay healthy and well during the winter season. Rory and Aoife share practical tips for maintaining health and well-being such as staying up-to-date with vaccinations, managing medications, preventing falls, and combating loneliness. They emphasise the importance of nutrition, regular exercise, staying warm, and fostering family and community connections for mental and brain health. This episode explores the valuable role of the Integrated Care Program for Older People in providing home-based support to prevent hospital admissions and create a safe, thriving environment for older adults in their own homes. Tune in to learn how small, proactive steps can make a big impact on the health and wellness of older people this winter.  Further information available at http://www.hse.ie/ecc and https://www2.hse.ie/living-well/winter/older-people/   To get in touch with the podcast email [email protected]   Produced by GKMedia.ie

In this episode of HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, we explore the important role of community engagement in preventing cervical cancer and the importance of collaboration in work together towards an Ireland where cervical cancer is rare in every community. Joining the discussion are Dr Caroline Mason Mohan, Director of Public Health for the National Screening Service, and Catherine Heaney, Healthy Communities Project Coordinator for Dublin City Community Cooperative. Dr Mason Mohan provides an in-depth look at cervical cancer prevention through HPV vaccination, cervical screening and early treatment, while Catherine shares a unique perspective on the importance of connecting with local communities to drive meaningful behavioural change.     Catherine’s organisation collaborates with the National Screening Service through the Community Champions Health Promotion Pilot Project. This innovative project aims to build the capacity of community health workers, empowering local leaders to implement tailored interventions that encourage participation in cervical screening. By bridging national health strategies with grassroots engagement, the project ensures communities have the tools, knowledge, and support to access life-saving cervical screening services.    For more information visit www.screeningservice.ie or www.hpv.ie. To find out more about cervical cancer elimination visit www.hse.ie/cervicalcancerelimination.   To get in touch with the podcast email [email protected] Produced by GKMedia.ie

In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, we discuss Diabetes with Dr. Kate Gajewska, Clinical Manager for Advocacy and Research, Diabetes Ireland and Dr. Cathy Breen, Interim Dietetic Lead – HSE, National Clinical Programme for Diabetes about Diabetes. They discuss the different types of diabetes—Type 1, Type 2, and gestational—highlighting their symptoms and different risk factors. They discuss the importance of early diagnosis and how many people may live undiagnosed for years, only discovering their condition when complications arise. The episode highlights the complexity of diabetes, the important role of self-management, as well as highlighting free resources available. Recognising the diabetes is a serious but treatable condition.    For more information go to: https://www.diabetes.ie/   https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/diabetes/   To get in touch with the podcast email [email protected]   For the TEST campaign (awareness of symptoms) - https://www.diabetes.ie/living-with-diabetes/child-diabetes/think-type-1-diabetes-think-test/   Language Matters - https://www.diabetes.ie/living-with-diabetes/child-diabetes/talking-about-diabetes-language-matters/)   Our diabetes education and support programmes: https://www.diabetes.ie/type-2-diabetes-support-programmes/   Produced by GKMedia.ie