Read our latest newsletter: ⭐️ Marking International Nurses Day with our #BreastCheck breast care nurses ⭐️ Research shows how views on screening are changing ⭐️ Testing a new camera in #DiabeticRetinaScreen ...and more 👇 🔗 hsescreeningnews.cmail20.com/t/t-e-wdkuhu... #ChooseScreening

In our latest blog, Dr Rachael Comer tells us what we have achieved delivering our #CervicalCheck Education Strategy over the past 4 years, and how we are developing the next strategy to prepare for the future of cervical screening. 🔗 www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation... #ChooseScreening

Delegates at #BSCCP2026 in Cork took part in a special ‘Run for #CervicalCancerElimination’ as part of the conference social programme - coming together in support of this shared global goal. Thank you to everyone who took part. #TogetherTowardsElimination 🔗 www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

On #InternationalNursesDay, meet 2 of our Breast Care nurses - Jacinta O’Reilly and Grace Walsh - who share what the role means to them and why supporting women through every step of their #BreastCheck journey matters. Read more: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation... #ChooseScreening

We're testing a new digital camera in #DiabeticRetinaScreen - a quality improvement project to make eye screening more comfortable and easier to attend. The camera can take high-quality images of the retina without eye drops. Learn more: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation... #ChooseScreening

More people in Ireland now see screening as important, and trust in testing is improving. But fear is still stopping some people from taking part. Our latest research shows what’s changing, and what needs to improve. Read more: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation... #ChooseScreening

Read our latest newsletter: ⭐️ Cork to host the annual #BSCCP2026 conference ⭐️ Evaluating contract-enhanced mammography in #BreastCheck ⭐️ @hiqa.bsky.social review of how population-based screening services are governed in Ireland ...and more 👇 🔗 createsend.com/t/t-3B188FE2... #ChooseScreening

The HPV vaccine is a key part of Ireland’s plan to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040. Alongside HPV cervical screening and treatment, it helps prevent more cancers every year. #VaccinesWork #WorldImmunizationWeek #TogetherTowardsElimination Learn more: www.hse.ie/cervicalcancerelimination

Every year about 3,000 people have polyps removed at colonoscopy, after they do a BowelScreen test. These are all potential cancers prevented. Find out more about how taking part in #BowelScreen can help to prevent bowel cancer. 🔗 www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation... #ChooseScreening

The HPV vaccine is a once-off vaccine that protects for life. The best time to get it is in first year of secondary school. It’s free through the HSE School Vaccination Programme. On #WorldImmunizationweek learn more: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation... #VaccinesWork

HPV is a common virus. There are more than 100 types and most of us will get it at some point. The HPV vaccine protects against the types that can cause cancer. Get the facts about the HPV vaccine on #WorldImmunizationWeek 👇 🔗 www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation... #VaccinesWork

HPV causes most cases of cervical cancer. Getting the HPV vaccine significantly reduces the chance of developing it later in life. On #WorldImmunizationweek learn more about how cervical cancer prevention starts with the #HPVVaccine: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation... #VaccinesWork

We are evaluating the use of contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) in #BreastCheck assessment clinics for women recalled after screening mammograms that show specific abnormalities. CEM is used to help diagnose breast cancer and guide treatment. Read more: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation...

We've added new resources to our website about the work we're doing to improve equity in screening - breaking down barriers and helping more people to access screening: 🟠 new partnerships 🟠 more projects 🟠 recent reports Take a look: www.hse.ie/equityinscreening #ChooseScreening

We recently joined EU partners at the EUCanScreen consortium meetings to share learning on improving quality, access and sustainability in cancer screening programmes across Europe. Read more: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation... #ChooseScreening

Read our newsletter and catch up with our news about: ⭐️ the BowelScreen age range ⭐️ AI and the future of breast screening ⭐️ our partnership projects to improve equity in screening ⭐️ new European guidelines on cervical screening 🔗 createsend.com/t/t-D25E81BF... #ChooseScreening

Our 2024 research shows that more people see the importance of bowel screening and understand that it can help prevent bowel cancer. Understanding how people feel about screening helps us improve how we support them to take part. 🔗 www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation... #ChooseScreening

We welcome that the Minister for Health has approved a recommendation to lower the #BowelScreen age range. This is a major step forward for bowel cancer prevention and early detection in Ireland. Read more: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation... #ChooseScreening

The HSE Health App puts your health in your hands. It lets you: 📌 track your healthcare appointments 📌 find health services 📌 keep a list of medicines 📌 carry digital versions of your health cards. Learn more: www.hse.ie/health-app #ChooseScreening #BreastCheck

"AI is a tool, not a decision-maker. It supports clinicians and makes us better, acting as a reliable ‘second pair of eyes’..." In this interview, Prof Gerald Lip shares insights from the GEMINI evaluation and what’s next for AI in breast screening: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation...

During Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, Deborah Whelan, Community Intercultural Health Worker with Buíon Phort Láirge, talks about her role and how she helps people to choose screening. Read more about Deborah's work in our latest blog: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation... #ChooseScreening

On International Traveller and Roma Day, the East Limerick Traveller Project and Ballyhoura Development CLG share their work on raising awareness about cervical screening amongst Traveller women in East Limerick. 👇 🔗 www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation... #ChooseScreening

On International Traveller & Roma Day, we're sharing a guest blog from Marianna Prontera, Roma Programme Lead with Cairde, about the work of their Peer Support Workers in helping to improve equity in screening among the Roma community. 👇 🔗 www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation... #ChooseScreening

Taking part in #screening is an act of standing with science. Every invitation and test is built on decades of evidence - helping to prevent disease and save lives. On #WorldHealthDay, read our latest blog: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation... #StandwithScience #ChooseScreening #WHD2026

Prof Gerald Lip, Clinical Director for breast screening in the North-East of Scotland answers some key questions about the evolving role of AI in breast screening, the benefits for women and how it can be introduced safely in breast screening programmes. 🔗 medicalindependent.ie/clinical-new...

Catch up with all our latest news including: ⭐️ 116,000 more people now eligible for #BowelScreen ⭐️ Choose screening this Bowel Cancer Awareness Month ⭐️ 2025 end of year report published Read our latest newsletter 👇 createsend.com/t/t-38C3FCC0... #ChooseScreening

New European guidelines on cervical screening have been published by the European Commission Initiative on Cervical Cancer (EC-CvC). The guidelines are about screening for people who had the HPV vaccine when they were younger. Read more 👇 www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation... #ChooseScreening

Patient advocates Mary and Peter tell us about their experience taking part in #BowelScreen, encouraging others to #choosescreening. BowelScreen is for everyone aged 57 to 71. It's a simple test you do at home, and it's free. 🔗 www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation... #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth

April is #BowelCancerAwareness month. We’re making #BowelScreen available to more people. BowelScreen is now for everyone aged 57 to 71. Find out more: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation... #ChooseScreening

#BowelScreen patient advocate Peter Larner has a strong message for people eligible for bowel screening: "Do the test. It's so simple. I would certainly have had a very different outcome if I hadn't done that test." BowelScreen is for everyone aged 57 to 71. #ChooseScreening

From 1 April 2026, #BowelScreen is for everyone aged 57 to 71. Watch below: Dr Alan Smith talks about this free, simple test that can prevent bowel cancer or find it early when it's easier to treat. 👇 #ChooseScreening #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth www.rte.ie/news/health/...

From 1 April 2026, #BowelScreen is for everyone aged 57 to 71. BowelScreen Programme Manager Hilary Coffey Farrell said: "Please do the test when we invite you. Our new online register makes it easy to request your test kit." Full press release: about.hse.ie/news/116000-... #ChooseScreening

Since 2023, we’ve made BowelScreen available to 293,000 more people. From 1 April 2026, BowelScreen is for everyone aged 57 to 71. Read more about how we’re steadily expanding the age range for BowelScreen: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation... #ChooseScreening #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth

We're recruiting for a postdoctoral researcher or experienced research assistant to join a cervical cancer research project. This programme of research is funded by the @nsshse.bsky.social under the Women’s Health Task Force. For further info & to apply visit: my.corehr.com/pls/coreport...

📣 We’ve published our 2025 end of year report. A record year for screening in Ireland, with more people taking part and continued progress on access, quality and innovation. Read more: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation... #ChooseScreening

This week we're at #EUROGIN2026. Prof @russelln.bsky.social presented about our project to invite over 100,000 women between the ages of 60 and 69 to attend for a once-off #CervicalCheck HPV screening test. Read more about the project: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation... #ChooseScreening

Lots of news from across #OurHealthService in the Spring edition of HSE Health Matters, including this article highlighting how we are bringing cervical screening directly to migrant women in Cork. 👇 Read the Spring 2026 edition: issuu.com/ashvillemedi... #ChooseScreening

Catch up with our latest news, including: - marking International Women's Day with our Patient and Public Partnership - our work with communities to improve equity in screening in 2025 and more 👇 Read our latest newsletter: createsend.com/t/t-9860E09A... #ChooseScreening

We have published the protocol for a health technology assessment of including breast density within the BreastCheck screening pathway. This work will support the National Screening Advisory Committee in making a recommendation to the Minister for Health on this topic: www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-up...

The Minister for Health has launched Ireland’s first national AI strategy for healthcare. The strategy highlights the potential role of AI in #screening services and early detection. Read more about what this means for screening: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #ChooseScreening

This week we're attending the #EUCanScreen consortium meeting, which brings together partners across Europe to advance cancer screening and public health. Read more about Ireland's contribution to this Joint Action project last year: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation... #ChooseScreening

We’re hiring an Information Governance Manager. Help lead data protection, information governance and compliance across Ireland’s national screening programmes. ⏰ Closing date: 31 March 2026 Get the full job description and apply: about.hse.ie/jobs/job-sea... #ChooseScreening

Our latest blog from our Equity Manager Lynn Swinburne, highlights some of the ways community connections are helping us reach more people to take part in screening. Read more about our work to improve equity in screening in 2025: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation... #ChooseScreening

This week we celebrated women on our Patient & Public Partnership for International Women's Day. They give their time to help improve our screening services so that others can gain. Read more about why they #GiveToGain: 🔗 www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation... #IWD2026 #ChooseScreening

🧵1/2 For International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the women who volunteer on our Patient & Public Partnership (PPP). Today we’re celebrating Mary and Noeleen 👇 ⭐Mary shares her story to encourage and support more people to take part in bowel screening. #IWD2026 #GiveToGain #ChooseScreening

🧵1/2 For International Women’s Day 2026, we’re celebrating the women who volunteer on our Patient and Public Partnership. Today we’re sharing the voices of Grace and Augustina. 👇 ⭐Grace says she gives her time to be a voice for those who may otherwise feel unheard. #IWD2026 #GiveToGain

In today's @irishexaminer.bsky.social, 6 healthcare trailblazers pay tribute to their mentors for International Women's Day, including Dr @sarahfitzwimin.bsky.social, primary care clinical advisor with @nsshse.bsky.social 👇 #IWD2026 #InternationalWomensDay www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/he...

🧵1/2 For International Women’s Day 2026, we’re celebrating the women who volunteer on our Patient and Public Partnership. Today we’re featuring Cynthia and Fran. 👇 ⭐Cynthia believes sharing lived experience enriches us all and helps shape authentic services. #IWD2026 #ChooseScreening

🧵1/ For International Women’s Day 2026, we’re celebrating the women who volunteer on our Patient and Public Partnership (PPP). Read about why they #GiveToGain: 🔗 www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation... Today we’re celebrating Linda and Nokuphila. 👇 #IWD2026 #ChooseScreening

Today, our #CervicalCheck Screening Training Unit are in Athlone facilitating a novice workshop for new sample takers as part of our cervical screening education programme, and raising awareness about HPV on #HPVawarenessDay. #ChooseScreening 🔗 www.cervicalcheck.ie/health-profe...