Health and Well being
Posted on 30. Sep, 2011 in Health
Clare Shields, nutritional therapists of Ireland shares her own story of how she got healthier as well as looking at how others can make a similar transition.
Celebrating 150 years of Mercy
Posted on 22. Sep, 2011 in Health
This year the Mater hospital is celebrating its 150th anniversary. Miriam Gormally spoke with Sr. Margherita Rock, to hear about the celebrations and challenges of today’s modern hospital.
Responding to Cancer
Posted on 22. Jul, 2009 in Cancer, Health
18 months into his new position as Director of Mission at Church Mission Society (CMS) Ireland Ian Smith was diagnosed with a brain tumour which set back his hopes and plans and forced him to reflect on the meaning of life and death. He told Eileen Good about his original plans, how he responded to […]
SunSmart Campaign
Posted on 27. May, 2009 in Cancer, Health
Earlier this month the Irish Cancer Society launched their SunSmart Campaign. Skin Cancer is by far the most common cancer in Ireland, but the good news is that you can greatly reduce your risk simply by being Sunsmart. Miriam Gormally met with Rosemary Scott, Health Promotion Officer from the Irish Cancer Society, who explained what […]
Hospice in Uganda
Posted on 15. Apr, 2009 in Charity, Health, Hospice
Receiving hospice care in Africa was traditionally only for a privileged few. This was something that Dr Anne Merriman set about to change. Inspired by her own mother’s experience with hospice care, she has been leading the Hospice Movement in Africa. Her mission is to have culturally sensitive, low cost, quality care for all as […]
Leprosy Mission
Posted on 15. Apr, 2009 in Charity, Health
Leprosy is often assumed to be a disease from a different generation. A disease the featured historically or biblically but which is no longer prevalent. This is far from the truth as millions of people suffer from this disease the world over. Miriam Gormally spoke with Ken Gibson from Leprosy mission about it.
On Death and Dying (REPEAT Interview)
Posted on 18. Mar, 2009 in Death, Grief, Hospice
The Irish Hospice Foundation recently launched a Forum on Death and Dying. The Forum aims to engage with people on a range of issues around end of life in Ireland. Eileen Good asked Paul Murray Coordinator of the Forum how it all came about.
On Death and Dying
Posted on 04. Mar, 2009 in Death, Grief, Hospice
The Irish Hospice Foundation is launching a Forum on End on Life on March 11th. It will be launched by President Mary McAleese. The aim of the forum is to engage with all sectors of society to develop a vision of how we can address the challenges of dying, death and bereavement. Paul Murray of […]
Hospital Playtime
Posted on 04. Feb, 2009 in Health, Young people
Hospitals can be very isolating and frightening for children. Mary O’Connor from Children in Hospital Ireland (CHI) says that play can help. So as part of their plan to bring more play into hospitals they are running a national roadshow. Starting in February, they are going to bring entertainment, magic and surprises to children in […]
World Day of the Sick
Posted on 04. Feb, 2009 in Cancer, Chronic illness, Health
February 11th – the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes – is set aside as a day to remember all those who are sick. Loreto Sister Nan O’Mahony, is chairperson of the National Association of Hospital Chaplains and is based in the Marymount Hospice in Cork. Eileen Good asked her if she thought it was […]