Congratulations! 👏🏼 A fantastic service for pregnant women attending @_TheNMH and @CUMH. This now needs to be extended to all 19 maternity units in Ireland to improve outcomes for women and babies nationally @NWIHP@martinablake76@HsehealthW@phelan_majella@HSELive
HSE Tobacco Free Ireland Programme presenting Slainte Care Smoke Free Start evaluation on how implementing best practice evidenced based care to pregnant women who smoke results in smoke free babies being born. Winners of 2nd prize at the Public Health Medicine Winter meeting.
We had a great discussion on pivoting health behaviour interventions online at #HPRC2021 after the parallel session, great engagement with partners to make it possible and some new participant groups reached @AssocHPIreland@HsehealthW@HealthyIreland
.@martinablake76 National lead at the HSE Tobacco Free Ireland Programme acknowledged significant progress in people quitting smoking across Ireland, but the HSE QUIT service could aid those who are currently on the fence. #WorldNoTobaccoDay
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“In 2018 the Lancet cited Ireland as one of the countries with highest smoking rates in pregnancy alsongside Uruguay & Bulgaria”. We need to do better. Well done @_TheNMH for getting started. Pregnancy is a #cuetoaction that should not be missed @Marybrosnan13@DrShaneHiggins8
"When you're pregnant you have a proper reason to quit. If you don't do it then you never will."
Great write-up in @irishexaminer today on how the 1-2-1 smoking cessation service in #CUMH led by @phelan_majella, is making a real difference to mothers, babies and families.
Today sees the launch of the new #HealthyIreland Strategic Action Plan 2021-2025. This plan provides a clear roadmap of how we can work together to ensure that everyone can enjoy physical and mental, health and wellbeing, to their full potential. https://t.co/FIMJn5g4FO
Next to present at the #nwihpwebinar is Majella Phelan CMM2 CUMH & Orla Bowe CMM2 NMH, who will be speaking about the Smoke Free Start, Make Every Contact Count and Smoking Cessation services in maternity care.
This week, our Quit leaders tell us what keeps them motivated to stay off cigarettes. 💪🏼
Remember, you don't have to quit alone or without help. We can help you stop smoking. Freephone 1800 201 203 or sign up to a free Quit Plan here: https://t.co/7vG4MIRhUl
#QuittingisWinning
We're proud to announce that we are the first major retailer in the world to offer free period products in stores nationwide to combat period poverty in partnership with Homeless Period Ireland.
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A new initiative has been launched to create smoke-free environments for children & young people in Co Galway. The 'Not Around Us' initiative helps to de-normalise smoking for the next generation & is another step towards a Tobacco Free Galway. Read more: https://t.co/ecYWXXtEYo
Welcome to our new followers! We are excited to launch our website https://t.co/HlAHvaHDL7! Check out our project plan which aims to enhance the implementation of the HSE Making Every Contact Count programme and meet our team members! @HSELive@hbcrg @nuigalway @hrbireland
A BIG Thank You 🙏🏼 to all the staff in @_TheNMH for referring >200 women to the Smoking Cessation Service and for making this essential service a reality for women in our care. Amazing to have our 1st #SmokeFreeStart baby born safely and smoke-free 👶🏼🚭 @slaintecare@HSEQuitTeam
New Zealand just approved a new measure allowing for paid leave after miscarriage. The legislation is believed to be among the first in the world, applying to couples who lose a baby at any point.