Using sunbeds for the first time before the age of 35 increases your risk of developing melanoma skin cancer by 75%. It is never safe to use a sunbed. Learn more: bit.ly/4dJE6e7 #SunSmart

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

Anxious or unsure where to go? Ring your Injury Unit, our expert team can advise you. Open every day Adults and children over the age of 5 St. John's Hospital, Limerick | 8am-7pm,061 462132 Ennis | 8am-8pm,065 6863121 Nenagh | 8am-8pm,06742311 ➡ hse.ie/injuryunits #MyHealthMidwest

Do you spend a lot of your working day outdoors? Farmers, construction workers, gardeners and other outdoor workers have a higher than average risk of skin cancer. Be prepared and be #SunSmart

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

We attended the Chronic Kidney Disease yesterday evening at University Hospital Limerick. Thank you to renal nurse specialists Fiona, Stephanie, Brid, and Yvonne, and consultant Nephrologist Liam Casserly who shared their stories and Limerick IKA branch officer Shaun Faloon.

This week’s #TalkingHealthandWellbeing podcast discusses impact of screen time on young people, emphasising the need for mindful use of devices and the importance of balancing screen time with developmental activities for better social and emotional development:

An raibh a fhios agat go méadaíonn úsáid leapacha gréine den chéad uair roimh 35 bliain d’aois an baol 75% go dtiocfadh ailse chraicinn mheileanóma ort?

WATCH 📸 Some scenes from a very special visit recently by All-Ireland Hurling Champions #Clare to the Children’s Ark Paediatric Unit at UHL recently. Thank you Clare Gaa for visiting us and bringing such joy to our patients and staff.

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

#DidYouKnow Very young babies, especially those born during the RSV season in winter, are at higher risk for severe illness caused by RSV? Protect your newborn this winter. Find out more here: hse.ie/RSV #RSVImmunisation

Even if you've had the MMR vaccine before, getting another dose is safe and protects you from the measles. Find out more information including how to get the vaccine: www2.hse.ie/services/mmr-v… #MMR | #vaccineswork

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

📸We were delighted to welcome All-Ireland hurling champions team members to the Children's Ark recently at UHL, along with the Liam MacCarthy Cup! Their visit brought so much joy & excitement to our patients and staff alike. Thank you Clare Gaa #TeamULHG

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

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.

Dr Sinead Field, Consultant Dermatologist in UHL shares #SunSmart advice. Skin cancer is largely preventable by protecting your skin from UV rays and not using sunbeds. HSE Ireland NCCP HealthyIreland IrishSkin.ie

#WATCH this video to find out about the Emergency Department, how it works and what to expect. (Via @hselive)

There is NO safe way to use a sunbed! Using sunbeds increases your risk of getting skin cancer. The earlier you start and the more often you use a sunbed, the greater the risk. #SunSmart

Ma ta tú féin no ball dod ’theaghlaigh ag mothú tinn agus ag lorg cabhair smaoinigh ar na roghanna agus faigh an cúram ceart go tapa Tabhair cuairt ar ➡bit.ly/MyHealthMidwest #MyHealthMidwest