HSE Mid West Community Healthcare

As part of our transition to HSE Mid West region, we are now operating one social media account: @HSEMidWest. You can still reach us by tagging @HSEMidWest, and we’re here to help. For more info about HSE Mid West, visit midwest.hse.ie

HSE Mid West is your Health Region for Limerick, Clare and North Tipperary. Follow @HSEMidWest for the latest updates and information. For more info about HSE Mid West, visit: midwest.hse.ie

If you work in a healthcare setting, you are at high risk of being exposed to COVID-19 and flu this winter. #TopUpYourProtection to protect you and the people you care for. 📸 Our peer vaccinators are gearing up for staff vaccinations. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3U0MHRH

@patriciaogorma8 representing the Mid West at today's @IADNAM1 conference, speaking on @HSEMidWest and @svuh successful introduction and rollout out of acute virtual wards. Great work by Patricia and the team, an excellent insight on how virtual wards are working

📢 Free COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics for Children Aged 6 months to 4 Years ➡️Walk-in appointments are welcome. Clinics are offering primary dose vaccinations and booster doses to those eligible. Visit: www2.hse.ie/services/covid… #COVID19 | #VaccinesWork

Great opportunity today to meet so many patients at the sub acute unit in Nenagh, such positive feedback from staff and patients on their experiences. Fantastic to meet the hard working staff at Nenagh Hospital at MAU, SDW, Pulmonary function and more #HSEMidWest

This week is #NationalBreastfeedingWeek. Are you thinking about or are currently breastfeeding your baby? Visit breastfeeding.ie for helpful information, advice, and support, including an Ask the Expert service. @HSELive #breastfeeding

Are you or any of your family interested in a career in healthcare? Register today for the Early Careers Event 8 & 10 October HealthCareers.ie @HealthSciAcadLK @HSEMidWest @LimClareETB @HSELive @podonovan @miriammcc1 @limerickedcentr @TUS_Midwest @HsehealthW

This year’s theme for #NationalBreastfeedingWeek is ‘Supporting you from bump to baby and beyond’. If you’re pregnant, it’s a good idea to come along to your local breastfeeding group before baby arrives to help you prepare and plan ahead: www2.hse.ie/services/breas… #HSEMyChild

Today is #InternationalRecoveryDay which aims to highlight the topic of substance recovery and recognise the significance of recovery in people's lives. Recovery is for everyone, every family and every community.

#DidYouKnow Very young babies, especially those born during the RSV season in winter, are at higher risk for severe illness caused by RSV? Protect your newborn this winter. Find out more here: hse.ie/RSV #RSVImmunisation

📢 Free COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics for Children Aged 5 to 11 Years ➡️Walk-in appointments are welcome. Clinics are offering primary dose vaccinations and booster doses to those eligible. Visit: www2.hse.ie/services/covid…

WATCH 📽️ The All-Ireland-winning Clare hurling team made a surprise visit to Ennis Hospital recently, much to the delight of patients & staff. Players Tony Kelly, Mark Rodgers, & coach Brendan Bugler, accompanied by the Liam MacCarthy Cup, were warmly welcomed during their visit.

2% Increase in Breastfeeding Rates in Ireland, HSE Reports For more, watch @Zara.King on #VMNews at shorturl.at/Y2Ia7 #Breastfeeding #Ireland #HSE

Téigh chuig d’Aonad Gortuithe má tá x-gha, teilgthe, cásálach, greamanna nó bindealán de dhíth– ach ní fanacht thar oíche san ospidéal. Oscailte go laethúil @StJohnsHospLmk | 8am-7pm Inis & an tAonach #InjuryUnit | 8am-8pm #MyHealthMidwest ➡ hse.ie/injuryunits

🫁Today is #WorldLungDay This year’s theme: "Clean air and healthy lungs for all." Our Respiratory team at UHL met with staff & patients, sharing key messages for better lung health ➡️Stay active ➡️Quit smoking ➡️Avoid air pollution ➡️Get vaccinated #ULHGHealthandWellbeing #WLD24

📢 Free COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics for Children Aged 6 months to 4 Years ➡️Walk-in appointments are welcome. Clinics are offering primary dose vaccinations and booster doses to those eligible. Visit: www2.hse.ie/services/covid… #COVID19 | #VaccinesWork

UMHL held the third annual Neonatal Read-a-thon. This global initiative sets to encourage parents to read to their babies, creating & strengthening the brain connections that, build language, literacy, and social-emotional skills. ➡️bit.ly/3zGxRsB

Delighted to be at #HSEPPP patient partnership conference. #OurHealthService Met the crew from Limerick Northside Engagement Project @Sheilamul2 @MaryODwyer13 delighted to support this project in its next step. Thanks to all national partners attending and contributing @AinemCarroll @s_broderick1 @walls2

Delighted to attend #HSEPPP patient partnership conference. Great representation from Mid West promoting Limerick Northside Engagement Project @Sheilamul2 @MaryODwyer13. Really looking forward to supporting this outstanding initiative @BernardGloster @HSELive