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Chime, the national charity for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people, has called on people in Galway to get behind its call for a national hearing screening programme for over 50s.

The number of GPs across Galway is drastically below the recommended international minimum.

What is the leading cause of women’s deaths worldwide? Many would mistakenly say breast cancer.

Former Deputy General of the World Health Organisation, Dr Michael Ryan, has warned against growing public narratives that blame vulnerable people for wider social problems, saying Ireland must continue to respond with compassion, dignity and community action.

The strategy sets out actions under three priority areas: the built and public environment, community and social inclusion, and information and wellbeing services, to address the needs of the county’s rapidly ageing population.

Over the last four years, the business community in Galway has endeavoured to shine a light on water safety for World Drowning Prevention Day, a United Nations (UN)/World Health Organisation (WHO) initiative which takes place internationally on July 25 each year.

Shannon Airport is proud to announce its newest step toward inclusive travel with the opening of a fully operational Changing Places toilet facility - the first of its kind in County Clare. Situated in the departures area, this state-of-the-art facility ensures that people with complex care needs are supported to travel through the airport.

A major national study led by the University of Galway has revealed dramatic shifts in the health and wellbeing of Irish schoolchildren over the past 25 years, including sharp reductions in smoking and alcohol use, but also a troubling rise in mental health issues and school-related stress.

A Galwaywoman who was bitten by a tick and subsequently went on to develop Lyme Disease has started a campaign for public signage warning against the dangers to be erected in public recreational areas.

Most people are aware of the cancer risks associated with smoking. We see warnings on tobacco products and packaging, hear regularly about quit smoking campaigns, and are constantly reminded about how bad cigarettes are for our health. However, much less is spoken about the dangers of alcohol and how it is a risk factor for cancer.