‘Drinking from the Well’

Local and global perspectives on Health
A resource pack and training event
DATE: WEDNESDAY 4th OCTOBER, 7.30 pm – 9.30 pm
VENUE: Galway City Partnership
Welcome to ‘Drinking from the Well – Youth Workers’ Guide to Global Health and Justice’, an education resource and photo pack exploring issues related to health around the world. Aimed at youth and community workers, youth leaders, health workers, peer educators, teachers and others working with young people or community groups, the pack provides a range of activities which enable young people to reflect on their own attitudes to health and to consider the different dimensions of health and the factors which influence the wellbeing of people and societies around the world. Finally, the pack provides young people with the opportunity to learn about the links between poverty, justice and health globally.
Galway One World Centre invite you to an evening training event where a trainer from the National Youth Development Education Programme (NYDEP) will take us through a series of activities from the pack . All participants will receive a complementary copy of the 2006 ‘Global Health: Drinking from the Well’ pack.
The training and pack are free of charge but places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.
For further information please contact:
The Galway One World Centre
091 530590 / education@galwayowc.org

WORLD HEART DAY

World Heart Day Sunday 1 Oct 06 at 3.30pmThe Irish Heart Foundation is marking World Heart Day on Sunday, October 1st and asking you to get involved by organising a walk in the community or workplace.last year approx. 280 walks were organized around the country with almost 7,000 people taking part. This year the message for World Heart Day in Ireland is 'how young is your heart?' and we are once again encourging people to get our walking with family and friends.

'First Response' Course- First Aid

A second Course for Adults, Child & Infants, chain of Survival CPR for babies, toddler and adults with Public Health Nurses- Marian Brett & Helena Heagney on September 20th in Room 27, Eglinton Only 8 places available So sign up at reception now!
The 1st 2 courses took place on Augest 6th & 9th and this is a pictures for the last course

Galway University- Study Programme on Health Care for Refugees & Asylum Seekers

Hans Piper has been appointed a 'Fellow' in Refugee and Asylum Seeker Healthcare at NUI Galway
The Department of Primary Care, HSE Western Area and the Department of General Practice, National University of Ireland, Galway, identified the need for a joint initiative to examine the provision of healthcare services to refugee and asylum seekers in Galway. The purpose of the fellowship is to contribute to the improvement of healthcare of refugees and asylum seekers in the HSE Western region. The Fellow works part time as General Practitioner and part time at the University. Through academic and clinical work, problem issues arising in the healthcare of asylum seekers and refugees will be identified and solutions or strategies for change will be initiated.

'First Response' Course- First Aid

Summer Course for Adults
Infant, Child & Adult chain of Survival
CPR for babies, toddler and adults

with
Public Health Nurses- Marian Brett & Helena Heagney

August 9 & 16 in Room 27, Eglinton

Only 8 places available

So sign up at reception now!

Hepatitis B programme in the Eglinton

The Hepatitis B programme has been running since April 2006. Residents who have to get outstanding vaccines must take responsibility for follow up.
 
As part of our health care programme we are offering all new residents in the Eglinton the opportunity to avail of the Hepatitis B vaccine.
 
This consists of a course of three vaccines (given once a month over a 3 month period) and a booster after one year.
 
Adults may also avail of the opportunity to have blood tests to identify if they had previous exposure to Hepatitis B, HIV screening and a sexual health screen. The clinic is held once a month from 14.00 hours to 16.00 hours on the third Tuesday of each month.
 
This is a free and confidential service. The clinic is based in the University College Hospital Galway and transport will not be provided.
 
Appointments may be made be contacting the Infectious Diseases Clinic on 091 525200 (office hours).
A leaflet giving further information regarding Hepatitis B is available.
 
 

Public Health Nurse for Asylum Seekers in Galway

The need for a Specialist Public Health Nurse for asylum seekers in the Galway region was identified and an appointment followed in 2002. Her role involved working full time with Asylum seekers in the direct provision centers. Currently the Public Health Nurse works in conjunction with the Area Medical Officer providing BCG clinics for children under three months, health-screening services, health promotion services and contributes to the overall development of the service. The public health nurse acts as the first point of contact and an advocate for the client and will refer to other services / agencies if necessary on behalf of the client. If you wish to meet the public health nurse the reception will make an appointment for you. Any health concerns will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.

Area Public Health Nurse
Ms Olivia Byrne is currently the area public health nurse. All newborn babies receive a visit from the public health nurse. Additional developmental checks take place at 3 months, 9 months, 18 months, 2 years and 3 / 4 years.

Food & Nutrition Workshop - September

A 2-hour a week Food & Nutrition workshop for 8 weeks will commence in September under the auspices of the HSE's Home Management & Advisory Service.
There is a maximum of 8 places available. So if you are interested, please leave your name at reception for Helena Heagney.

Introduction
"We have to eat food to survive. A great deal of time and skill is spent is spent preparing, cooking, preservinga and presenting food.

While food is eaten primarily as a source of nourishment it is also:
A form of relaxation e.g. family meals
A source of comfort e.g. a hot drink on a cold day
A way of being creative e.g. skill involved in preparing and presenting an attractive meal
A method of celebrating e.g. birthday party
A means of entertaining e.g. dinner party

We associate food with certain countries. Food that is a delicacy in one country may not be eaten in others. For instance, while snails, horsemeat and frogs legs are eaten in France, they would not normally form part of an Irish diet.

During the course of the workshop, participants will have an opportunity to explore food and trypical dishes from their own cultures and share in the enjoyment and experience of learning about traditional foods from across the world.


Workshop Schedule
Week 1
The Food Pyramid
-Protein, fats, carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins

Week 2
Shopping for Food
Shopping tips
Where to shop
Reading Labels

Week 3
Meal Planning- Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Interesting dishes using inexpensive foods

Week 4
Practical Cooking Workshop
Fruit & Vegetables
(Soups, salads, smoothies)

Week 5
Pracital Cookery
School Lunches
Healthy Snacks

Week 6
Cookery Workshop
Typical foods from across the world

Week 7
Cookery Workshop
Festive Cookery

Week 8
Food Fair & Display of National Dishes

Health and Well-being Programme

This was a 12-week programme that took place in March and April.
• It focused on having the course participants work closely with the health professionals.
• through group-work and co-operation.
• The purpose of the programme was to strengthen, enlighten and empower participants to gain awareness and knowledge of their own health and well-being.

Programme topics included

• Infant health
• Women’s health
• Sexual Health
• Rights and opportunities
• Racism
• Cultural needs and awareness

Participants also enjoyed a day trip to the Celtic-themed St. Bridget's Gardens
It is hoped that a similar programme could occur later in the year.