Supporting our Irish Cancer Society colleagues promoting Bowel Cancer Awareness to mark the end of Bowel Cancer Awareness month
UL Hospitals Dept of Nursing and Midwifery, UL UHL Surgery IrishCancerNurse

We run #HealthLiteracy clinics regularly for our staff to help improve health literacy and plain English awareness and provide guidance on producing literacy-friendly patient information. Information which is easier to understand helps to improve the patient experience overall.

Know the Injury Unit facts: Over 100 people receive expert care in our #InjuryUnit s every day.
Open every day
Adults and children over the age of 5
St. John's Hospital, Limerick | 8am-7pm
Ennis & Nenagh #InjuryUnit | 8am-8pm
➡ hse.ie/injuryunits
#MyHealthMidwest

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in Ireland with over 11,000 cases diagnosed each year. The number of people being diagnosed in Ireland is rising rapidly.
Protect yourself and your family from April to September, even when it’s cloudy.
#SunSmart

Even a minor injury can cause major concern. Save extra worry, know where to go for help.
Visit ED for severe injuries or life-threatening illness & Injury Units for x-ray, cast, stitches or bandages, not an overnight hospital stay.
➡bit.ly/MyHealthMidwest
#MyHealthMidwest

Getting vaccinated is the best way we can protect ourselves from COVID-19.
If you have a weak immune system, it's time for your recommended spring booster: bit.ly/3NJX5KH
#COVIDVaccine

Injury Units treat non-life threatening injury such as:
broken bones
sprains/strains
scalds/burns
objects stuck in eyes, ears, nose

Open every day
Adults & children age 5+
St. John's Hospital, Limerick |8am-7pm
Ennis & Nenagh #InjuryUnit |8am-8pm

➡hse.ie/injuryunits

Even a minor injury can cause major concern. Save extra worry, know where to go for help.
Visit ED for severe injuries or life-threatening illness & Injury Units for x-ray, cast, stitches or bandages, not an overnight hospital stay.
➡bit.ly/MyHealthMidwest
#MyHealthMidwest

People go to #InjuryUnit s for safety, speed & expertise. Out of hours, consider waiting at home with first aid & pain relief until the Injury Unit opens.
Open every day
St. John's Hospital, Limerick | 8am-7pm
Ennis & Nenagh #InjuryUnit | 8am-8pm
➡ hse.ie/injuryunits
#MyHealthMidwest

If you or your family are feeling unwell and in need of care, consider all your options and get the right care fast .
visit➡bit.ly/MyHealthMidwest
#MyHealthMidwest

Get advice from your local pharmacy if you are suffering from aches, pains, colds or flu .
Visit our website to find a Pharmacy near you.
➡️bit.ly/MyHealthMidwest

Since 2020, the uptake of primary childhood immunisation has declined across all vaccines, including whooping cough, measles, mumps and rubella, polio, meningitis and diphtheria and as a result we are seeing a re-emergence of some of these diseases.

Protect yourself & your family by being SunSmart, even when it’s cloudy.

#SunSmart 5 S’s:
👕Slip on clothing 
🧴Slop on sunscreen (SPF 30+ for adults, 50+ for children)
👒Slap on a wide-brimmed hat 
⛱️Seek shade 
😎Slide on sunglasses

People go to #InjuryUnit s for safety, speed & expertise. Out of hours, consider waiting at home with first aid & pain relief until the Injury Unit opens.
Open every day
St. John's Hospital, Limerick | 8am-7pm
Ennis & Nenagh #InjuryUnit | 8am-8pm
➡ hse.ie/injuryunits
#MyHealthMidwest

You can practice self-care for things like small cuts, bruises, colds and sore throats. Keep a well-stocked first-aid kit and medicine cabinet and visit our website for more advice and information.
➡️bit.ly/MyHealthMidwest
#MyHealthMidWest

Even a minor injury can cause major concern. #Injury units have dedicated expert staff who will look after you.

Open every day
Adults and children over the age of 5
St. John's Hospital, Limerick | 8am-7pm
Ennis & Nenagh #Injury Unit | 8am-8pm

➡ hse.ie/injuryunits
#MyHealthMidwest

If you or your family are feeling unwell and in need of care, consider all your options and get the right care fast .
visit➡bit.ly/MyHealthMidwest
#MyHealthMidwest

Get advice from your local pharmacy if you are suffering from aches, pains, colds or flu .
Visit our website to find a Pharmacy near you.
➡️bit.ly/MyHealthMidwest

Go to your Injury Unit when you need an x-ray, cast, sling, stitches or bandage – but not an overnight hospital stay.
Open daily
St. John's Hospital, Limerick | 8am-7pm
Ennis & Nenagh #InjuryUnit | 8am-8pm
#MyHealthMidwest
➡ hse.ie/injuryunits

If you or your family are feeling unwell and in need of care, consider all your options and get the right care fast .
visit➡bit.ly/MyHealthMidwest
#MyHealthMidwest