Verna McKenna

Lecturer in Health Promotion, School of Healrh Sciences, University of Galway. Health Literacy advocate
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[Verna McKenna @MckennaVerna]

A huge thank you to GUH service users who met up last week to discuss strengthening communications during discharge planning as part of our HRB APA funded Experience Based Co-Design project. @GalwayHPRC @GalwayCMNHS @Pp

[Verna McKenna @MckennaVerna]

Delighted to host our staff event today with Galway University Hospital staff as part of our HRB APA funded Experiece Based Co-Design project on Strengthening Communications during Discharge Planning Process @GalwayHPRC @GalwayCMNHS @hrbireland

[Verna McKenna @MckennaVerna]

@RTEOne @pjgallagher Well done PJ for telling it like it is. Just tell someone. Don't keep it to yourself

[RTÉ One @RTEOne]

‘This group was enough for me, I trusted it’

Pals supporting pals on #PJGallagher – Changing my Mind | Monday | 9.35pm

@PJgallagher

[Verna McKenna @MckennaVerna]

Very important and an under researched topic of carer harm presented by Dr Sarah Donnelly UCD at Family Carers Ireland conference#partnershipsinpractice
#familycarers

[Verna McKenna @MckennaVerna]

Huge congratulations to our MA and PGD in Health Promotion students class of 2024 who graduated today. @uniofgalway
@GalwayCMNHS @GalwayHPRC

[Verna McKenna @MckennaVerna]

We are recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher for Realist Evaluation on Social Prescribing in HSE-funded services in Ireland. Come and work with us at @GalwayHPRC @uniofgalway.
See universityofgalway. ie/about-us/jobs/research/..no. 303-23. Further info @MckennaVerna

[Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | University of Galway @uniofgalway]

🎉🌟🔬We are thrilled to announce that our esteemed researchers, Dr. Verna McKenna and Dr. Chris Noone, are among the proud recipients of the HRB Applied Partnership Awards this year. This remarkable achievement not only highlights their dedication and expertise but also underscores University of Galway's commitment to pioneering research and innovation.

Their projects, funded by a €1.9 million fund from the HRB, focus on addressing key national priorities in health and social care. This funding is a testament to their impactful research proposals and the potential to significantly advance our health systems.

More info: https://t.co/bK9NEwqjSQ

#UniversityOfGalway #ResearchExcellence #HRBAwards #InnovationInHealthcare

@McKennaVerna @GalwayHPRC @GalwayCMNHS @hrbireland @Galway_Research @Chris_Noone_

[Verna McKenna @MckennaVerna]

@GalwayHPRC @hrbireland @uniofgalway This is a great post doc opportunity on HRB funded project @GalwayCMNHS

[Health Promotion at University of Galway @GalwayHPRC]

We are recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher for a @hrbireland funded project on strengthening communications during patient discharge processes. Come and work with us at @uniofgalway.
➡️Details: https://t.co/QNiT1TMt5V, search for 288-23.
➡️Further inquiries: Dr @MckennaVerna.

[Verna McKenna @MckennaVerna]

Delighted to have this work published

[Chief Medical Officer @CMOIreland]

Inspiring and productive discussions today on the many innovative ways of improving health outcomes through intersectoral collaboration. Delighted to be joined by Minister @1Hildegarde Naughton and @HealthyIreland at the Annual Health Promotion Conference @GalwayHPRC

[Verna McKenna @MckennaVerna]

Looking forward to showcasing our CORU approved Honours BA (Social Care) programme at Adult Ed. Open Evening next Wed. June 14th here at University of Galway. https://t.co/jp52IJttp8

[Verna McKenna @MckennaVerna]

Thank you to @LibrariesGalway for inviting me to raise awareness on health literacy at community level. Great input from Oranmore community on improving awareness within our health services. @GalwayHPRC @GalwayCMNHS @PPI_Galway @saoltagroup @uniofgalway

[Verna McKenna @MckennaVerna]

Well done to all the undergraduate students for fantastic collaborations to address the healthcare needs of a homeless person

[Scott Isaacs @scottisaacsmd]

Physical activity is 1.5 times more effective at improving symptoms of depression, anxiety and distress compared to antidepressants. https://t.co/MBGCVar221

[Verna McKenna @MckennaVerna]

@Renagalway @GalwayCMNHS @Clare_Carroll1 @stashaantonije1 @LauraLoftus11 @iaslt @LCDSIG_IASLT @IALP_Global Well done Mary Pat. Fantastic achievement🌟

[Galway Libraries @LibrariesGalway]

On Wednesday 8 March @ 5:30pm, Dr. Verna McKenna will run a workshop on making health information & services easier to access & understand. All welcome!
#HIAYL #HealthLiteracy #HealthInfo.

[Verna McKenna @MckennaVerna]

Delighted to have this work published @GalwayHPRC
@GalwayCMNHS @theIHLA #healthliteracy

Patient public involvement (PPI) in health literacy research: Engagement of adults with literacy needs in the co‐creation of a hospital‐based health literacy plan https://t.co/aaKE9iu0CV

[Verna McKenna @MckennaVerna]

A big shout out to our 2nd year BA Social Care class who made a generous donation to @galwaysimon in lieu of their secret santa. Well done and happy Christmas to everyone @GalwayCMNHS @GalwayHPRC