Podcasts about HSE

Dr. Louise Marron, Consultant in Public Health Medicine with the HSE National Immunisation Office, outlines the HSE's Winter Vaccination Programme.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 22ú lá de mí Mheán Fómhair, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1977 tharla stailc I gcóir cúpla seachtain I rith an samhradh agus rinne sé damáiste do na seirbhísí telex. Bhí contúirt ann go mbeidís siad chun pléasc arís tar éis a rinne siad fionraíocht ar dhá theicneoir innealtóireacht in oifig an phoist. I 1990 rinne cumann oifigeach príosúin ghlaoch ar an scuad calaoise chun fiosrú a dhéanamh ar neamhréir sa chiste de 12 míle punt I mBaile Átha Cliath. I 2003 bhí áis mhótarchánach Comhairle Chontae Thiobraid Árann an chéad seirbhís ar líne do cháin bhóthair. Bhí daoine ábalta logáil isteach chuig an suíomh agus íoc a cáin ar líne in ionad a bheith ag seasamh I líne ar feadh tamall. I 2008 tháinig sé amach go raibh an tOspidéal san Aonach Urmhumhan chun A&E a dhúnadh ar feadh cúpla uair I rith na hoíche chun gearradh siar ar chostas ón HSE. Tháinig an nuacht amach tar éis a scríobh 12 dochtúir chuig na polaiteoirí nach mbeidís ábalta déileáil leis an obair bhreise san Aonach Urmhumhan agus go mbeadh a lán conspóid chun teacht. Sin Shaggy le Boombastic – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1995. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1990 chuaigh Garth Brooks chuig uimhir a haon I Meiriceá lena halbam No Fences. Tá sé an t-albam ceol tuaithe a dhíol den chuid is mó ag an am agus dhíol sé níos mó ná 13 milliúin cóip sa chéad cúig bliana. I 1991 bhí Bryan Adams uimhir a haon sna cairteacha sa Bhreatain lena hamhrán Everything I Do I Do It For You agus bhí sé uimhir a haon do 12 seachtain. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh amhránaí Andrea Bocelli san Iodáil I 1958 agus rugadh aisteoir Tom Felton sa Bhreatain ar an lá seo I 1987 agus seo chuid de na rudaí a rinne sé. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 22nd of September, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1977: A strike which crippled telex services for many weeks during the summer is was in danger of erupting again following the suspension of 2 post office engineering technicians. 1990: The prsion officers association called in Garda fraud squad to investigate a £12,000 disrepancy in the funds of a Dublin branch 2003 - North Tipperary County Council's motor taxation facility was selected as one of the State's first online road tax services. Instead of being trapped in an endless queue at the motor tax office, car users would be able to log onto the Internet and pay for their road tax in minutes.  2008- Closing the Accident and Emergency (A&E) ward in Nenagh General Hospital for certain hours of the night was among the cost-cutting options being considered by the HSE, The news came after twelve local doctors wrote to local politicians warning that they will not be able to deal with the extra workload created by changes to A&E in Nenagh and fresh controversy over the hospital is likely to be generated.  That was Shaggy with Boombastic – the biggest song on this day in 1995 Onto music news on this day In 1990 Garth Brooks album 'No Fences' entered the US album chart. It went on to become the biggest selling country album of all time and sold over 13m copies in the first five years of release. 1991 Bryan Adams made chart history when '(Everything I Do), I Do It For You', had its twelfth consecutive week as the UK No.1 single. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – singer Andrea Bocelli was born in Italy in 1958 and actor Tom Felton was born in the UK on this day in 1987 and this is some of the stuff he has done. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

After months of controversy at Children's Health Ireland, the group is to be incorporated into the HSE. CHI has been under pressure after controversies involving orthopaedic and spinal surgeries, and long waiting lists for children with scoliosis. HSE CEO Bernard Gloster joins us from Limerick.

There's nothing quite like an election looming and the budget in the offing to make the work of a journalist more exciting. That's definitely been the case over the past week on Galway Talks. ?We started off the week by discussing VAT and the potential reduction back to 9% for the hospitality sector. There is some concern among certain quarters that it might also include big multinationals—something that many organisations, including unions, have not taken too kindly to. We discussed it on the programme with Galway man and Chief Executive of the Restaurants Association of Ireland, Adrian Cummins, alongside Lorraine Heskin, who is the owner of the Gourmet Food Parlour chain, who have a premises in Salthill. On the opposite side of the fence was Dr. Laura Bambrick of ICTU. The issue of maternity services at Portiuncula University Hospital in Ballinasloe was brought into sharp focus this week by an Oireachtas Health Committee meeting. The committee heard contradictory information regarding the implementation of the Walker Report at the hospital. The committee heard information that appeared to conflict with previous statements from the Minister for Health and the Department of Health. Both Bernard Gloster (HSE CEO) and Colm Henry (Chief Clinical Officer, HSE) gave evidence at the committee meeting. They were questioned by Roscommon-Galway TD, Dr. Martin Daly. The admitted to him that the report was not fully implemented at the hospital. The ongoing saga has caused significant consternation locally, with many constituents demanding a meeting with the Minister for Health. The Minister has consistently maintained that her decision regarding the future of the services was made based on the "best clinical advice." However, the failure to fully implement the Walker Report is a key point of concern, exacerbating the anxiety among local communities about the long-term security and level of maternity services at Portiuncula. We're well into September now, and the storm season will be rolling in quick and fast from the south-west prevailing winds. The issue of the security of our energy grid was brought into focus this week by Fianna Fáil Deputy for Galway West, John Connolly. Connemara was one of the worst-hit areas affected in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn earlier this spring. We discussed investment into the energy grid between now and January 2026, which will cause a day or two of outages in certain parts of Connemara, from Carraroe right across and into Western South Connemara. Donald Trump's remarks in relation to autism and vaccines have caused quite a stir in the medical community this week. They have absolutely refuted his claims that paracetamol is linked to rising cases of autism. We discussed this on the programme earlier on this week with the President of the IMO Anne Deane. The question of funding for the Irish language and Irish language rights was very much put into focus last weekend with the Cearta March on Dublin. Our reporter Seán Ó'Maoilchiarán spoke to a number of different people and organisations on the ground who were passionate about the language, and who want to see increased funding and increased rights for Irish language speakers. We got a flavour of the march and the athmosphere on the day. Our Community Matters programme featured the wonderful island and islanders of Inishbofin. You can listen back on our website. Our Galway Great on Monday morning is Patricia Forde.

A Clare member of the HSE's Regional Health Forum believes the case for a maternity hospital in this county needs to be examined. New figures released by the Health Service Executive shows there were 3,892 births at Limerick's Maternity Hospital last year, which was by far the most on the Western Seaboard and 47% above Galway's total. Additionally, there were 674 Clinical Incidents reported at the MidWest's maternity hospital, with 23 of these categorised as major or extreme. Ennis Fianna Fáil Councillor Antoinette Baker Bashua believes there's an overcrowding issue.

À partir du 1er octobre 2025, les data centers français de plus d'un mégawatt vont devoir composer avec de nouvelles règles. La loi DDADUE, adoptée le 30 avril dernier, transpose une directive européenne de septembre 2023 et impose un virage réglementaire centré sur l'efficacité énergétique et la récupération de chaleur.Concrètement, les opérateurs devront désormais valoriser la chaleur fatale dégagée par le refroidissement des serveurs. L'idée est simple : transformer cette énergie perdue en ressource utile, par exemple pour alimenter des réseaux de chauffage urbain. Autre obligation, toute création ou modification importante d'un site dépassant 1 MW devra faire l'objet d'une analyse coûts-avantages, visant à évaluer la faisabilité économique d'améliorations énergétiques dans l'approvisionnement en chaud et en froid. L'exploitant sera directement responsable de cette démarche. Et gare aux récalcitrants : en cas de manquement, l'administration pourra adresser une mise en demeure, puis prononcer des amendes pouvant atteindre 50 000 euros. Un décret d'application, encore en préparation, viendra préciser les modalités pratiques de ce dispositif.Ces nouvelles règles viennent s'ajouter à un cadre déjà dense. Les data centers ne disposent pas de catégorie spécifique dans la réglementation ICPE — les installations classées pour la protection de l'environnement —, mais les équipements associés, comme les groupes électrogènes ou les systèmes de refroidissement, déclenchent souvent des obligations environnementales. À cela s'ajoutent des contraintes liées à la localisation : une installation peut nécessiter une évaluation environnementale, voire se heurter aux règles sur le défrichement, Natura 2000 ou la protection des espèces. Pour Christophe Remy, expert HSE chez Tennaxia, le paradoxe est clair : alors que l'Union européenne semble ralentir sur certaines exigences environnementales, la France durcit le ton avec de nouvelles obligations. Mais, souligne-t-il, « c'est bien sur le terrain que la protection de l'environnement se joue, et les obligations HSE sont un excellent moyen pour progresser ». Les data centers, infrastructures vitales à l'économie numérique, se retrouvent donc face à un défi inédit : allier performance et sobriété énergétique, dans un contexte où la consommation électrique de ces géants du cloud ne cesse de croître. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

The HSE is encouraging parents and guardians to bring their infants to free clinics to immunise them against RSV. Jerry spoke to Dr Anne Sheahan who’s regional director of population and public health with the HSE South West.

A Dáil debate today will discuss legislation around young people vaping, as the HSE lacks capacity or funding for those wishing to quit. Ahead of this, Labour TD and Spokesperson for Health Marie Sherlock has called on the Minister for Health to ‘step up'. Marie spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

HSE has 'no capacity or funding' to help people quit vaping. Ciara and Jonathan discussed this further this morning on the show.

A Dáil debate today will discuss legislation around young people vaping, as the HSE lacks capacity or funding for those wishing to quit. Ahead of this, Labour TD and Spokesperson for Health Marie Sherlock has called on the Minister for Health to ‘step up'. Marie spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

HSE has 'no capacity or funding' to help people quit vaping. Ciara and Jonathan discussed this further this morning on the show.

Chief Clinical Officer of the HSE, Dr Colm Henry tells us more.

Jerry speaks ‘Tim’ about his frustration with the HSE’s recruitment process, which has seen his panel closed after two years without hiring anyone, meaning all would be HSE employees must reapply. Tim tells Jerry he is going to leave the healthcare sector altogether.

In this episode of the Root Cause Analysis podcast Chris Newson sits down with Laura Aucott the Associate Director of HSE recruitment for the executive network group. Laura is a passionate Health and Safety recruitment professional who's deeply embedded in the EHS world.What makes a standout EHS candidate?The importance of IOSH and NEBOSH qualificationsHow can professionals stay ahead in a rapidlyevolving industry?Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share if you find this episode helpful! Sign up for our newsletter to get early accessto episodes and exclusive content - https://landing.makeuk.org/EHSPodcastSignUp/ehspodcastsignuppage.html

A new study led by the University of Sidney with researchers from University College Cork has found that family-based programmes aimed at promoting healthy eating for children are not effective in preventing the risk of obesity. According to the HSE, 1 in 5 children across the country is overweight or obese, and it's worse for children from lower socioeconomic areas, where 1 in 3 are overweight or obese. Anton is joined by Donal O'Shea, Consultant Endocrinologist and HSE National Clinical Lead for Obesity, to discuss.

This week marks palliative care week. highlighting the importance of being able to care for loved ones at home. Three out of four people say they'd like to die at home, yet only about one in four do. Most still die in hospital. One person who can speak to that in a very real way is Damien Bradley, a HSE paramedic from Donegal who cared for his mam at home in her final weeks. he used a palliative care app developed in Galway by symphysis medical to help manage her care. Pat was also joined by Tim Jones, CEO of Galway medtech start-up SymPhysis Medical.

Joe is joined by Mick Collins of the HSE office for suicide prevention to discuss ‘Let's Talk About Suicide', a new online suicide prevention training programme. Find more information here: traininghub.nosp.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor Eamon Keenan, HSE's National Clinical Lead on Addiction Services

Entrevista Óscar López Viña, HSE & SCR manager de Gamesa Gearbox.

Henry Riley, reporter with LBC in London and Professor Donal O'Shea, HSE's National Clinical Lead for Obesity

Under-16s in England will be banned from buying energy drinks such as Red Bull and Monster Energy – thus fulfilling one of Labour's election promises.Shops, cafes, restaurants and websites will be prohibited from selling energy drinks containing more than 150mg of caffeine per litre to anyone under 16.Is it time to consider doing the same here?Donal O'Shea is a Consultant Endocrinologist and the HSE's National Clinical Lead for Obesity. He joins Kieran to discuss.

In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, host Noreen Turley is joined by clinical psychologist Aisling White and social worker Caroline O'Donoghue to explore parenting stress. The discussion highlights how feeling stressed is a normal part of parenting, its physical and emotional impacts, and practical strategies for self-care and stress management. The guests highlight the importance of self-compassion, open communication, and support networks, while also sharing accessible resources and programs. Listeners are reassured that seeking help is a strength, and that caring for oneself benefits both parents and children.   Links to information and resources mentioned in the podcast:   MyChild.ie - https://www2.hse.ie/my-child/ Let's Parent DLR - https://www.letsparentdlr.ie/ HSE.ie - https://www.hse.ie/ Balancing Stress - https://www2.hse.ie/mental-health/self-help/balancing-stress/ CYPSC website - https://www.cypsc.ie/ Cyber safety podcast - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-kukss-18738bf   To get in touch with the podcast email Healthandwellbeing.communications@hse.ie   Produced by GKMedia.ie

According to the HSE, around 450,000 people have doctor-diagnosed asthma in Ireland. In 2022, 87 people in Ireland died from asthma, that is a 36% increase on the average of the previous two years…The UK's National Review of Asthma deaths found that over two thirds of asthma deaths involved potentially avoidable factors. While Ireland has not yet conducted a comparable national review, many of the same system-level failures are likely at play.Mold and dampness in homes not only affect those with asthma, but it can cause other illnesses. Could our homes be causing us to get sick?Joining Andrea to discuss is Professor Marcus Butler, Consultant in Respiratory Medicine at St Vincent's Hospital, Siobhan O'Neill White from mams.ie, CEO of the Asthma Society of Ireland, Eilís Ní Chaithnía and more.

It's been around 8 years since the launch of Sláintecare, and as reforms have been introduced gradually to remove private practice from public hospitals - the overall goal of Sláintecare.The changes, however, may be leading to the ever-increasing cost of health insurance.Joining Kieran to discuss is Tony O'Brien, former Director General of the HSE and Sunday Independent Columnist.

A Clare disability activist claims some schools need to be "more proactive" in assisting children and parents with the "frustrating" assessment of need process. With the 2025/26 school year now in full swing, new figures from the HSE have revealed that just 19 children in Clare received an assessment in the first six months of this year. An assessment of need is an evaluation carried out by the HSE for children or young people with a disability. The process identifies a child's health needs and what health services are required to meet these needs. While the HSE frequently emphasises that an assessment of need isn't necessary in order to avail of health services, it can make it easier to access supports. New HSE data released to Sinn Féin shows just 19 children in Clare received an assessment of need between January and June, which accounted for just 11% of its cases. Of those assessed, a whole 16 were found to have a disability. Shannonbanks Sinn Féin Councillor James Ryan believes a shortage of the appropriate staff is a key issue. Department of Health figures published in June, meanwhile, show almost 15,300 assessment of need applications were overdue at the end of March which was up 8% on the figure for last December. The total for the Midwest region was 434, indicating a reduction of less than 2% from December. Ennis-based disability activist Dermot Hayes believes schools should offer more assistance to families struggling to manage the system.

Just nineteen Clare children received an assessment of needs between January and June. The HSE aims to deliver an assessment of needs and report the relevant results to families within six months, however only 11% of its cases in this county have fallen within the timeline this year. According to a parliamentary response issued to Sinn Féin, 16 of the children assessed in Clare were found to have a disability. Shannonbanks Sinn Féin Councillor and HSE Regional Health Forum West Member James Ryan says it's unacceptable.

A HSE drug testing programme is returning to Electric Picnic this year after screening last year discovered high-strength MDMA pills. We got all the details about the programme with Nicki Killeen, Project Manager on Emerging Drug Trend Programmes with the HSE.

An Ennis GP insists cancer care is "exceptionally good" in this region but admits there may be "questions to answer" arising from a new report. An investigation has found that all nine health centres nationwide missed the HSE's target to commence chemotherapy for 90% of patients within eight weeks of their final breast cancer surgery last year. Just 24% of patients at University Hospital Limerick had their first chemo appointment within eight weeks last year and this climbed to just 27% between January and March. Dr Máire Finn of Ennis Medical has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons patients are cared for "thoroughly" and have good clinical outcomes but there's always room for improvement.

The HSE is set to launch a new online feedback platform for Kerry and Cork patients. The platform will allow the public to share their healthcare experiences in, what the HSE says, will be a more accessible way. Jerry spoke to solicitor Scarlett Griffin O’Sullivan, partner with Callan Tansey LLP, who outlined how her clients feel about the current feedback system.

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, reports on HSE's BreastCheck national screening service which has missed its screening targets for a second year in a row.

Sinn Féin TD for Kerry, Pa Daly, says the Department of Health and the HSE has failed to provide details of consultants commissioned as part of the review into the North Kerry Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services between 2016 and 2020, and the fees paid to them to date. The 2022 Maskey Report found that 46 children suffered significant harm while attending North Kerry CAMHS during that period. Two hundred and forty young people were also put at risk of suffering harm.

The HSE's BreastCheck national screening service has missed its screening targets yet again. Figures revealed that the service target last year aimed for 195,000 screenings, but only 137,134 were performed. Aontú Leader and Meath West TD Peadar Tóibín, Fine Gael Senator and founder of Breast Friends Senator Teresa Costello, and listeners joined Andrea to discuss.

Nurses are warning of critical incidents at University Hospital Limerick this Winter if gross overcrowding continues. It's after 124 patients were recorded on trolleys at the MidWest region's main hospital yesterday. Of those, 52 were without a bed in the emergency department, which was greater than the total of all patients on trolleys at all wards at the next busiest facility; University Hospital Galway. INMO MidWest Assistant Director of Industrial Relations Mary Fogarty says the HSE needs to act urgently.

In this episode, we focus on the HSE's BowelScreen campaign, which now offers free bowel cancer screening to everyone aged 59 to 70. To explore the importance of early detection and share a personal perspective, Alan Morrissey was joined by Dr. Sarah Fitzgibbon, a Cork-based GP who has been living with stage four colorectal cancer since her diagnosis in 2014.

Dr. Abigail Collins, National Clinical Lead for the HSE's Child Health Public Health Programme

The HSE's growing spend on agency staff at Ennis General has been slammed as unacceptable. New figures show the Health Service Executive spent over €2.7m to provide outsourced personnel in the county town last year, which is up 13% on the sum recorded in 2021. Over €21m was spent on providing agency staff at University Hospital Limerick last year, which is a rise of 9% in the last twelve months. Shannon Sinn Féin TD Donna McGettigan says the situation is out of control.

Anne Marie Hoey, Chief People Officer of the HSE, discusses incidents of racist abuse and assaults on international healthcare workers.

A Clare TD believes paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians should be allowed to train on the job to address staffing pressures in the National Ambulance Service. In 2021, the HSE told an Oireachtas Committee it was operating with 90 fewer emergency ambulance crews than required. The NAS meanwhile has confirmed an additional 2,579 staff will be needed by 2028. Bodyke Fine Gael Deputy Joe Cooney says modern and flexible solutions are needed.

Professor Donal O'Shea, HSE's National Clinical Lead for Obesity and Siobhán Buckley, Principal of Presentation National School in Millstreet

A daily pill has shown promise in helping patients lose an average of 12% of their body weight, potentially offering a simpler and more accessible alternative to current injectable treatments. For more on this Prof. Donal O'Shea, Consultant endocrinologist & HSE lead for obesity

It's hoped a new development at Ennis General Hospital is a stepping stone to a new facility in the region. The HSE has been given approval to carry out a "comprehensive refurbishment and reconfiguration" of the facility's Pathology Laboratory which it states is currently "completely inadequate and cannot cope with any further expansion". An estimated 12 million tests take place in the department each year with sample numbers having increased by roughly 50% in the last decade. Ennis Fianna Fáil Councillor and Regional Health Forum West member Antoinette Baker-Bashua says population growth in the region means a new hospital is a no brainer.

It's an option to get some ops done across the border but get money from the HSE to pay for some/all of it, Gareth Crudden of Kingsbridge tells PJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's claimed Clare patients languishing on waiting lists have been missing out on free cross border treatment unawares. It follows a new survey which shows 79% of people in this county have no knowledge of the Northern Ireland Planned Healthcare Scheme. Medical costs for operations involving hip replacements, knee replacements, ACLs, hysterectomies and gall bladders are among those which can be 100% reimbursed by the HSE. Clare GP Liaison at Belfast's Kingsbridge Hospital Dr Barry McKee says it's a very convenient option.

Anna finds out how to get the family moving with some games from our own childhoods with Sarah O'Brien and Dara McDaid from the HSE.

The Bank Holiday weekend always brings an increase in attendances to our Emergency Departments and Hospitals, so where do you go if you need care? We get advice from the HSE with Grace Rothwell, National Director for HSE Access and Integration with all options available to you over the weekend and JJ Clarke Columnist with the Irish Independent brings us ‘festivalling' advice ahead of All Together Now.

Midyear energy brings a natural pause point—a chance to reflect and ask: how can I use this midyear energy to be bold? It’s an opportunity to explore what being bold really means for highly sensitives in business and leadership. Spoiler: it doesn't have to be big or drastic. In fact, for HSPs boldness is less about force and more about alignment—it's the intentional practice of stepping outside your comfort zone in service of your essential self. Being highly sensitive and bold is the ultimate intentional use of the tension. Bold doesn't cancel out sensitive—instead, they amplify each other. In our final Business Miracles podcast episode, I walk you through what it means to be both highly sensitive and bold, and why that's not a contradiction—it's an advantage. We talk about competence and risk as a practice, how to recognize when you're denying your essential self (and how to pivot), and why boldness is less about hustle and more about alignment. You'll get a clear five-step process to help you take bold action, rooted in your HSE strengths like intuition, creativity, and deep spiritual connection. This is your invitation to let go of the “other 80%er” (non-HSP) way of doing things and instead lead in a way that's true to who you are. Along those lines, we will be moving this podcast over to our YouTube channel, where fresh training content, just like you receive here, will be shared twice per week. Please use the link in the show notes. Thank you for being a committed Business Miracles podcast listener. See you on YouTube! “We are as highly sensitive entrepreneurs and leaders, both intuitive and strategic. As highly sensitive entrepreneurs and leaders, we are both wildly optimistic and fiscally wise. As highly sensitive entrepreneurs and leaders, we are both creatively excited and utterly terrified.” – Heather Dominick Listen and Learn: 2:53: What does it mean to be bold 4:44: Can you be both highly sensitive and bold 8:27: How do we go about being bold and being highly sensitive 9:32: Ways to use your HSE strengths to support you “Being vulnerable is being bold.” – Heather Dominick Links and Resources: Get your copy of Heather's book DIFFERENT: http://www.differentthebook.com/ Get your copy of the HSE Training Kit: Survive to Thrive: http://www.shiftfromsurvivetothrive.com/ Get your copy of the HSE Assessment and Success Guide: http://www.myhsetype.com/ Follow us on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/acourseinbusinessmiracles Learn more about this episode of Business Miracles at https://www.businessmiracles.com/217

Professor Donal O'Shea, HSE's national clinical lead for obesity

Barry Lenihan speaks to the family of Jimmy Laughlin, who was murdered in Sligo in 2018. The parents of the young DJ, who was beaten to death by a stranger, are seeking an urgent meeting with the Mental Health Minister over the lack of a HSE investigation into the killing.

Smart D8, Dublin's first smart district dedicated to addressing community health and wellbeing in the heart of Dublin 8, has announced three new pilot projects as it enters its fifth year of successfully engaging the local community. The pilot projects will centre on accelerating cancer detection with the use of AI, driving positive conversations around men's health through community football and supporting remote heart health monitoring for patients living with heart failure conditions. The announced initiatives come as Smart D8 continues its commitment to enhance the health and wellbeing of local communities in the Dublin 8 area following five years of success. Smart D8 pilot projects supporting men's health and managing heart failure through patient empowerment Since October 2020, the Smart D8 partnership has gathered expertise across a range of areas and has established strong community connections among residents, businesses and local organisations. Through the combined effort of pilot calls, local workshop activities and engagement with existing community groups, Smart D8 has reached over 18,500 people living and working in the 45,000-strong population of Dublin 8. Smart D8 is led by The Digital Hub, Dublin City Council, St James's Hospital and Smart Dublin. They are joined by Tyndall National Institute, St Patrick's Mental Health Services, Trinity College Dublin, Trinity Translational Medicine Institute, National College of Art & Design, Guinness Enterprise Centre, Health Innovation Hub Ireland and the HSE in this unique collaborative initiative. The pilot programme of Smart D8 operates by selecting a number of health and wellbeing-focused initiatives each year following a competitive application process. Selected projects are supported with community engagement and funding as they are demonstrated in Dublin 8 for a six-month period. After this period, they are evaluated to verify the potential to scale their innovations for long-term population health and wellbeing impacts in the area and beyond. The 2025 pilot projects that will begin implementation across the Dublin 8 area this summer include: Early-Stage Cancer Detection by the RCSI University of Medicine & Health Sciences: This project, run by the PRiCAN research group, aims to support expedited cancer diagnoses through an AI-powered digital scribe tool, which will assist in diagnostic consultations in Centric Health GP practices in Dublin 8. The tool will support GPs by reducing administrative burden and monitoring conversations with patients for subtle symptom patterns potentially linked to cancers with the aim of prompting earlier investigation and diagnosis. Football Cooperative by Football Cooperative CLG: This project, led by Steven O'Connell, aims to engage men in positive health behaviours through weekly pick-up football games, encouraging conversations about men's overall physical, mental and social health. Backed by South-East Technological University (SETU), the programme has already demonstrated a social return of €17.60 for every €1 invested and will aim to co-develop a robust outcome framework to enable national scaling through partners, including the FAI and Local Sports Partnerships. Smart Heart: Heart Failure Care in the Community by patientMpower and in partnership with St James's Hospital Heart Support Unit: Led by Eamonn Costello and Eimear Kelly, this project involves the remote monitoring of individuals living with heart failure, a condition that affects 2% of Ireland's population. Patients will receive connected devices that transmit blood pressure and weight data to clinicians in real-time, enabling the trial of a scalable model of community-based chronic care. Jack Lehane, Smart D8 Ecosystem Manager, said: "As Smart D8 enters its fifth consecutive year, I am delighted to announce the three pilot projects that will be demonstrated with the Dublin 8 community. Each year, the quality of applications for Smart D8 is increasing, which is a re...

Colin and Josh discuss teams contending for a podium finish at the state meet: Avon, Fishers, HSE, Franklin Central, Homestead, Northridge, Brownsburg and Carmel.Want early and exclusive content from Indiana Runner? Go to www.patreon.com/indianarunner