12/12/2024. Our final HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast episode of 2024 takes a look back on the series achievements for the year. Our hosts, Fergal Fox, Eamon Keogh and Noreen Turley, highlight a few impactful and memorable episodes and discuss the diverse range of topics covered, such as obesity, menopause, health equity, and LGBTQ+ issues. The hosts emphasise the importance of providing a platform for healthcare professionals to share their expertise, and highlight the positive engagement from listeners.

A Lookback on 2024 - Episode 81, HSE Talking Health & Wellbeing Podcast

Our final HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast episode of 2024 takes a look back on the series achievements for the year. Our hosts, Fergal Fox, Eamon Keogh and Noreen Turley, highlight a few impactful and memorable episodes and discuss the diverse range of topics covered, such as obesity, menopause, health equity, and LGBTQ+ issues. The hosts emphasise the importance of providing a platform for healthcare professionals to share their expertise, and highlight the positive engagement from listeners.

09/12/2024. In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, host Eamon Keogh, discusses Heart Health with Janis Morrissey, Director of Health Promotion Information and Training at the Irish Heart Foundation. We hear about the causes and risk factors of heart disease and stroke. This episode focusses on the importance of both individual lifestyle changes and systemic policy interventions to improve heart health, highlighting the Irish Heart Foundation's efforts in advocacy, prevention, public education, and support services.

Heart Health: Prevention to Care - Episode 80, HSE Talking Health & Wellbeing Podcast

In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, host Eamon Keogh, discusses Heart Health with Janis Morrissey, Director of Health Promotion Information and Training at the Irish Heart Foundation. We hear about the causes and risk factors of heart disease and stroke. This episode focusses on the importance of both individual lifestyle changes and systemic policy interventions to improve heart health, highlighting the Irish Heart Foundation's efforts in advocacy, prevention, public education, and support services.

03/12/2024. In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, we speak with Dr. Rory Nee, Consultant Physician in Geriatric Medicine and Integrated Care Program for Older People (ICPOP), and Aoife Quinn, Clinical Nurse Manager (ICPOP), to discuss essential strategies to help older adults stay healthy and well during the winter season. 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.

Winter Wellness for Older People - Episode 79, HSE Talking Health & Wellbeing Podcast

In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, we speak with Dr. Rory Nee, Consultant Physician in Geriatric Medicine and Integrated Care Program for Older People (ICPOP), and Aoife Quinn, Clinical Nurse Manager (ICPOP), to discuss essential strategies to help older adults stay healthy and well during the winter season. 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.

27/11/2024. In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, host Noreen Turley discusses cervical cancer prevention with 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 intervention, while Catherine shares a unique perspective on the importance of connecting with local communities to drive meaningful behavioural change.

Together Towards Cervical Cancer Elimination - Episode 78, HSE Talking Health & Wellbeing Podcast

In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, host Noreen Turley discusses cervical cancer prevention with 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 intervention, while Catherine shares a unique perspective on the importance of connecting with local communities to drive meaningful behavioural change.

14/11/2024. In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, host Eamon Keogh, discusses diabetes with Dr Kate Guyewska, Clinical Manager for Advocacy and Research, Diabetes Ireland and Dr Cathy Breen, Interim Dietetic Lead – HSE, National Clinical Programme for Diabetes. We hear about the different types of diabetes—Type 1, Type 2, and gestational—highlighting their symptoms, risk factors, and the importance of early diagnosis.

Diabetes – Episode 77, HSE Talking Health & Wellbeing Podcast

In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, host Eamon Keogh, discusses diabetes with Dr Kate Guyewska, Clinical Manager for Advocacy and Research, Diabetes Ireland and Dr Cathy Breen, Interim Dietetic Lead – HSE, National Clinical Programme for Diabetes. We hear about the different types of diabetes—Type 1, Type 2, and gestational—highlighting their symptoms, risk factors, and the importance of early diagnosis.

20/09/2024. In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, we discuss Safefood's latest public health campaign, "#TalkAboutFood," with Dr Aileen McGloin Director of Nutrition with Safe Food, and Norah Campbell, Associate Professor of Marketing at Trinity College Dublin. This campaign aims to raise awareness about the food environment and its significant impact on children's health. The episode explores the importance of collective responsibility and legislative action needed to create a supportive food environment for healthier choices.

Healthier Food Environment - Episode 69, HSE Talking Health & Wellbeing Podcast

In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, we discuss Safefood's latest public health campaign, "#TalkAboutFood," with Dr Aileen McGloin Director of Nutrition with Safe Food, and Norah Campbell, Associate Professor of Marketing at Trinity College Dublin. This campaign aims to raise awareness about the food environment and its significant impact on children's health. The episode explores the importance of collective responsibility and legislative action needed to create a supportive food environment for healthier choices.

11/09/2024. In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, host Eamon Keogh discusses the newly launched physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines with Professor Elaine Murtagh and Associate Professor Grainne Hayes from the University of Limerick.

New Physical Activity Guidelines - episode 68, HSE Talking Health & Wellbeing Podcast

In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, host Eamon Keogh discusses the newly launched physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines with Professor Elaine Murtagh and Associate Professor Grainne Hayes from the University of Limerick.

05/09/2024. In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, host Fergal Fox discusses the impact of screen time on young children with Dr. Gillian Doyle and Dr. Anne-Marie Casey, Senior Clinical Psychologists. They explore how screen time affects health and wellbeing, emphasising the need for mindful use of devices and advice for family conversations about screen habits. The experts highlight the importance of balancing screen time with other developmental activities and suggest guidelines tailored to children's ages and needs. They also discuss the role of parents in modelling healthy behaviours and creating screen-free times to foster better social and emotional development.

Screen Time & Young People - Episode 67, HSE Talking Health & Wellbeing Podcast

In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, host Fergal Fox discusses the impact of screen time on young children with Dr. Gillian Doyle and Dr. Anne-Marie Casey, Senior Clinical Psychologists. They explore how screen time affects health and wellbeing, emphasising the need for mindful use of devices and advice for family conversations about screen habits. The experts highlight the importance of balancing screen time with other developmental activities and suggest guidelines tailored to children's ages and needs. They also discuss the role of parents in modelling healthy behaviours and creating screen-free times to foster better social and emotional development.

29/08/2024. The latest HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast talks all about Healthy Lunchboxes for Kids. As school routines start again and parents get to grips with what foods to put into those lunchboxes and what to avoid.

Healthy Lunchboxes for Kids - ep 66, HSE Talking Health & Wellbeing Podcast

The latest HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast talks all about Healthy Lunchboxes for Kids. As school routines start again and parents get to grips with what foods to put into those lunchboxes and what to avoid.

21/08/2024. The HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing podcast returns to its weekly schedule today, with a focus on supporting parents as young people return to school. Our ‘Back to School’ episode features Dr. Abigail Collins, a Consultant in Public Health and National Clinical Lead for the National Healthy Childhood Programme, who shares top tips for helping children and parents prepare for the school year ahead. This includes advice on changing children’s routine after the holidays and planning ahead for common illnesses and viruses.

Back to School - ep 65, HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast

The HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing podcast returns to its weekly schedule today, with a focus on supporting parents as young people return to school. Our ‘Back to School’ episode features Dr. Abigail Collins, a Consultant in Public Health and National Clinical Lead for the National Healthy Childhood Programme, who shares top tips for helping children and parents prepare for the school year ahead. This includes advice on changing children’s routine after the holidays and planning ahead for common illnesses and viruses.

15/08/2024. Next week sees the relaunch of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, with a ‘Back to School’ episode focussing on supporting parents as young people return to school. The podcast series returns to its weekly schedule from Wednesday 21st August and will feature episodes such as ‘Healthy Lunchboxes for Kids’, ‘Screen Time and Young People’, ‘Safefood Campaign’ and much more. All episodes are available on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and on the HSE Health and Wellbeing YouTube Channel.

Relaunch of HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast

Next week sees the relaunch of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, with a ‘Back to School’ episode focussing on supporting parents as young people return to school. The podcast series returns to its weekly schedule from Wednesday 21st August and will feature episodes such as ‘Healthy Lunchboxes for Kids’, ‘Screen Time and Young People’, ‘Safefood Campaign’ and much more. All episodes are available on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and on the HSE Health and Wellbeing YouTube Channel.

09/07/2024. In this week’s HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, we speak with Anne Lawlor, Chairperson of the HSE's Patient Forum and founder of the 22q Charity Ireland, and Joe Ryan, HSE National Director of Public Involvement, Culture, and Risk Management, to discuss the critical theme of patient partnership in the HSE.

Patient Partnership - Episode 64, HSE Talking Health & Wellbeing Podcast

In this week’s HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, we speak with Anne Lawlor, Chairperson of the HSE's Patient Forum and founder of the 22q Charity Ireland, and Joe Ryan, HSE National Director of Public Involvement, Culture, and Risk Management, to discuss the critical theme of patient partnership in the HSE.

01/07/2024. In this week’s HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, host Fergal Fox moderates a discussion among keynote speakers from the National Health Promotion Conference in Galway. The panel share insights on implementing a systems approach to Mental Health Promotion and includes experts from Canada, the Netherlands, Ireland, and Finland:

Mental Health Promotion - Episode 63, HSE Talking Health & Wellbeing Podcast

In this week’s HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, host Fergal Fox moderates a discussion among keynote speakers from the National Health Promotion Conference in Galway. The panel share insights on implementing a systems approach to Mental Health Promotion and includes experts from Canada, the Netherlands, Ireland, and Finland:

24/06/2024. On this week’s HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast we speak with CEO of Young Social Innovators (YSI), Roger Warnock about the organisations efforts to empower young people in Ireland to tackle societal, environmental and health issues through social innovations. We discuss the various programmes they provide, such as Activate, which encourages students to create solutions for problems they care about, and the Ignite Community, which reaches out to young people outside the traditional school system, underscoring YSI's role in fostering youth engagement, confidence, and the drive for change, as well as the organisation's new strategy.

Young Social Innovators - Episode 62, HSE Talking Health & Wellbeing Podcast

On this week’s HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast we speak with CEO of Young Social Innovators (YSI), Roger Warnock about the organisations efforts to empower young people in Ireland to tackle societal, environmental and health issues through social innovations. We discuss the various programmes they provide, such as Activate, which encourages students to create solutions for problems they care about, and the Ignite Community, which reaches out to young people outside the traditional school system, underscoring YSI's role in fostering youth engagement, confidence, and the drive for change, as well as the organisation's new strategy.

14/06/2024. Our HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast this week has got a ‘Focus on Fatherhood’, with guest Shane Lynch, a Parenting Facilitator. Shane shares insights from his work at Deansrath Family Centre, emphasising the need to engage men in Parenting Programmes, highlighting the success of using practical activities like gardening to involve fathers. The programmes aim to improve family communication, problem-solving, and emphasise the importance of fathers in their children's lives. Shane also touches on the upcoming Men's Health Week event as he advocates for men's mental health discussions and engagement in health activities.

Focus on Fatherhood: HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast - Episode 61

Our HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast this week has got a ‘Focus on Fatherhood’, with guest Shane Lynch, a Parenting Facilitator. Shane shares insights from his work at Deansrath Family Centre, emphasising the need to engage men in Parenting Programmes, highlighting the success of using practical activities like gardening to involve fathers. The programmes aim to improve family communication, problem-solving, and emphasise the importance of fathers in their children's lives. Shane also touches on the upcoming Men's Health Week event as he advocates for men's mental health discussions and engagement in health activities.

06/06/2024. In this week’s HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, we speak with Dr. Breeda Neville, Specialist in Public Health, and Bernie Rice, advocate for skin cancer prevention, to discuss the SunSmart campaign. We learn about the dangers of unregulated tanning products, the special vulnerability of children to UV damage, and the protective measures that can be taken to protect your skin from the sun and reduce your risk of skin cancer. This episode highlights the importance of early detection, education, and personal advocacy in combating skin cancer.

Skin Cancer Prevention: Be SunSmart: HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast - Episode 60

In this week’s HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, we speak with Dr. Breeda Neville, Specialist in Public Health, and Bernie Rice, advocate for skin cancer prevention, to discuss the SunSmart campaign. We learn about the dangers of unregulated tanning products, the special vulnerability of children to UV damage, and the protective measures that can be taken to protect your skin from the sun and reduce your risk of skin cancer. This episode highlights the importance of early detection, education, and personal advocacy in combating skin cancer.

23/05/2024. In this week’s HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, we speak with Dr. Ciarán Boylan, HSE Psychologist, to discuss exam stress and share practical tips for parents and guardians on how to support young people through exam time. Dr. Boylan highlights the importance of supporting young people through exams, and signposts to tools and supports available to help them navigate this stressful period with confidence and resilience.

Exam Stress Tips: HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast - Episode 58

In this week’s HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, we speak with Dr. Ciarán Boylan, HSE Psychologist, to discuss exam stress and share practical tips for parents and guardians on how to support young people through exam time. Dr. Boylan highlights the importance of supporting young people through exams, and signposts to tools and supports available to help them navigate this stressful period with confidence and resilience.

17/05/2024. In episode 57 of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, we speak with Elaine McCaughley from the HSE National Office for Human Rights and Equality about the HSE’s National Consent Policy, emphasising the policy's focus on the person making their own decisions about their health and social care, ensuring informed and voluntary consent. We hear about the role of family representing the views of a person who may not have the capacity to consent in cases such as dementia or those navigating mental health services, and also explore challenges in mental health services.

Consent: HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast - Episode 57

In episode 57 of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, we speak with Elaine McCaughley from the HSE National Office for Human Rights and Equality about the HSE’s National Consent Policy, emphasising the policy's focus on the person making their own decisions about their health and social care, ensuring informed and voluntary consent. We hear about the role of family representing the views of a person who may not have the capacity to consent in cases such as dementia or those navigating mental health services, and also explore challenges in mental health services.