The ISHA 'Student Health Matters' App has been updated, and now includes a new page on Spiking: Drink spiking and spiking by injection.
The 'Student Health Matters' app enables 3rd level students in Ireland to access safe, evidence-based and reliable health information all in one place.
The Student Health Matters App provides:
A new resource 'Sexual Wellbeing & Intimate Relationships for Lesbian, Bisexual and Queer Women', has been launched by the Sexual Health Centre Cork, LINC and the HSE Sexual Health Crisis Pregnancy Programme.
This is the first of its kind resource in Ireland developed specifically to support the relationships and sexual wellbeing of LBQ women.
Bodywhys Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2022 will run from 28th February - 6th March 2022.
For more information and booking links visit: https://www.bodywhys.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/EDAW-EVENT-PLANNER-2.pdf
Despite Storm Eunice, the ISHA annual conference (online event) hosted by UCD Student Health Services and sponsored by Consilienthealth.ie was a great success today, and well attended by colleagues working in Student Health Services across the country, and in the UK. We were delighted to have Minister Simon Harris address our members by video link, and acknowledge the huge commitment and very important work being carried out by staff in 3rd level student health centres nationally, and the excellent services being provided for students.
The phone number for all queries in relation to medical cards, GP visit cards, Drugs Payment Scheme and Long Term Illness scheme has changed. Please call 0818 22 44 78 to make enquiries.
Recently updated content on the antibioticprescribing.ie website
Genital Conditions - February 2022
Approach to an STI consultation in Primary Care
New section on Vaginal discharge- includes Quick reference guide for Vaginal discharge (Bacterial Vaginosis, Vaginal Candidiasis and Trichomoniasis)
Candida, Genital Thrush
Updated treatment recommendation for recurrent candidiasis in pregnant women
The National Clinical Programme for Eating Disorders together with the National Clinical Programme in Emergency Medicine , Acute Medicine and Paediatrics are delighted to offer this one day webinar, on March 2nd 2022 at 09.00 hrs. 'Recognising and Managing Medical Emergencies in Eating Disorders'.
The National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) have released updated chapters - 5a COVID-19 and 9 Hepatitis B for the Immunisation Guidelines for Ireland. Download from:
https://www.hse.ie/eng/health/immunisation/hcpinfo/guidelines/covid19.pdf
https://www.hse.ie/eng/health/immunisation/hcpinfo/guidelines/chapter9.pdf
HSE National Immunisation Office have a new eLearning course 'Talking About Immunisation' to support health professionals and vaccine advocates. The course provides an understanding of how to effectively communicate with people who may be hesitant about vaccinations. Visit: http://hseland.ie
The College Health Service at Trinity has been providing Covid 19 vaccines and boosters to staff and students, commencing initially in March 2021 offsite at the Helix and subsequently from April to June on Campus at Trinity..
In response to the "call to arms" by the Minister for Health to GPs, where he asked GPs to prioritise Booster vaccination over routine GP care, a first week of Booster doses was delivered in the second week of January, and a second week of Boosters are scheduled for the second week of February.