Health Promotion @ Letterkenny University Hospital

Anxiety can feel all-consuming, but there are ways through it. Our Balancing Stress programme is an evidence-based programme that can help. Choose the sessions or strategies that relate to how you are feeling and what matters to you most: hse.ie/balancingstress

We're promoting the cycle to work scheme today outside the canteen. Pop down for a chat.

We have resources available to help healthcare staff to support women attending colposcopy to: - understand the link between smoking, HPV and cervical cancer - access stop smoking services, if they choose to. Find out more and download the resources: tinyurl.com/nss-smoking-hp…

Irish Heart Attack Audit National Report 2024

This week's episode of the HSE Talking Health & Wellbeing Podcast, host Noreen Turley is joined by Áine O’Keeffe (National Lead Tusla Wellbeing Project and Director of TESS) and Dr Abigail Collins (National Clinical Lead Child Health Public Health / NHCP) to discuss Every School Day Matters: Supporting Attendance. Together they explore why regular attendance is important and what practical supports can help when health concerns, anxiety or other pressures affect a child or young person’s ability to attend school consistently. Available on all podcast platforms: Podbean: lnkd.in/e_iaDjHM Spotify: lnkd.in/dUGeimJg Apple Podcasts: lnkd.in/duXQCmZH

In this follow-up episode of the HSE Talking Health & Wellbeing Podcast, host Noreen Turley is joined again by Dr Niamh Clarke and Dr Michelle Howard, HSE psychologists involved in developing and delivering the Balancing Stress programme. Together they discuss sessions 4–6, focusing on coping with low mood, the impact of stress on relationships, and building resilience with practical tools you can return to whenever you need them. Listen wherever you get your podcasts such as here on @ApplePodcasts : podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/130…

Stress is a normal part of life, but it can be overwhelming. Try our #BalancingStress session on Understanding Stress to learn more about how to manage your stress. Learn more on our website: hse.ie/balancingstress

Our QUIT campaign encourages smokers to take back control with the quit 28 day challenge: If you quit smoking for 28 days, you are 5 times more likely to quit for good. Join our January hashtag#28DayChallenge for free help & support: www2.hse.ie/living-well/qu… hashtag#TakeBackControl hashtag#QuittingIsWinning

Vitamin D plays an important role in keeping your bones and muscles healthy. Everyone in Ireland needs to take a vitamin D supplement, either all year or some of the year. The amount you need depends on your age, skin tone, your situation and the time of year: bit.ly/4ppQlBD

Register now to join this free #WorldCancerDay webinar and learn more about what we can all do to reduce the risk of cancer. 📅 Wednesday 4 February 2026 ⏲️12 noon Small steps. Big impact. 👉 bit.ly/ICPNwebinar

Loneliness affects mental and physical health at every stage of life. In this episode of #HSETalkingHealthAndWellbeing, we explore different types of loneliness and how communities can foster connection and wellbeing. Available wherever you get your podcasts podbean.com/ew/pb-miekn-1a…

Minister Mary Butler has today announced a €3 million investment in mental health research to advance understanding in areas such as youth mental health, ADHD in adults, women’s mental health, and loneliness in older people. gov.ie/en/department-…

This Bill prioritises the protection of children and young people from these harmful and addictive substances. gov.ie/en/department-…

Did you know that it will take two weeks for the flu vaccine to be effective? Getting vaccinated helps protect you and your family. Follow the link below to find out more: www2.hse.ie/services/find-…

Preparing for national QUIT smoking month coming up in January🗓️ SUH Staff encouraged to avail of information, resources and support to quit smoking through the HSE QUIT programme💪🏻 For more information visit quit.ie

In our final #HSETalkingHealthAndWellbeing #Podcast of 2025, hosts Fergal, Noreen & Eamon reflect on a year of powerful conversations. From mental health and cancer to HIV stigma and cultural diversity, we celebrate storytelling, and our amazing guests: podbean.com/ew/pb-3n5df-19… Thank you for listening, and see you in 2026.

This can be a stressful time of year for everyone, and stress affects us all in different ways. Find techniques that may help you manage stress on our website ➡ bit.ly/4ahtjZG

Healthcare professionals are encouraged to ask about alcohol and support positive changes in relation to harmful alcohol consumption. Sign up to this free behaviour change programme on HSELanD today. Link: hse.ie/eng/about/who/… #AlcoholAwarenessWeek @HSElive @HseHealthW

We invite you to register for our upcoming Men’s Health Webinar: Minding Yourself and Others, with special guest Keith Donald. 70 years a musician, Keith has famously played with Moving Hearts, Van Morrison, Sinead O’Connor, Mary Coughlan, Christy Moore and loads more. His challenging story offers insight into his ongoing journey of building resilience, and the need to find - and be willing to accept - help and support. Other guest speakers will highlight resources and supports for men’s mental health at what can be a very challenging time of the year for many men. Register at: imsconnect.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Dec 1-7 is Alcohol Awareness Week. Alcohol negatively impacts our physical and mental health. Try our Self-Assessment Tool and find out today. Link: bit.ly/4qGNxC7 @HSElive @HseHealthW #AlcoholAwarenessWeek