"ACCESS TO DIABETES CARE: IF NOT NOW, WHEN?" This is the important worldwide message for World Diabetes Day 2021. CUH Charity is delighted to share a number of articles which are supporting this message, with a focus on Childhood Diabetes. Be sure to follow the hashtags #WorldDiabetesDay & #IfNotNowWhen to keep learning. FREE PIC [...]
The Ion Torrent Genexus Sequencer at Cork University Hospital is the first of its kind in Ireland, identifying the DNA profiles of cancers – which are then used to determine the best type of treatment to fight the disease. The machine cost €550,000 which was raised through a variety of initiatives across Cork and beyond. [...]
The Department of Renal Medicine has created an educational video, highlighting the importance of Phosphate Control In Chronic Kidney Disease. Having previously created an animated patient education video on Salt and Chronic Kidney Disease, aimed at preventing the progression of CKD at an early stage of renal dysfunction, we now hope this second video will [...]
Daisy’s 1st Race Car is a great story that little girls and boys will all equally enjoy – however there is an important underlying message for girls. The book really highlights that sports (in particular motorsport) and STEM are available options to little girls too. As a Mechanical Engineer, Laura was the only female on [...]
Giants of GAA and rugby combined to support a new appeal by Cork University Hospital Charity for a major refurbishment project. Teams from across Munster signed up for the inaugural Dr Con Murphy Golf Classic – named after the legendary Cork GAA doctor who spearheaded the event. The event was kindly sponsored by Noel Deasy [...]
Join Dr. Con Murphy and many more Cork and Kerry GAA Legends for the first Dr. Con Murphy Golf Classic - sponsored by Noel Deasy Cars. September 16th 2021 Fota Island 4 Ball -€500 per team Scramble Format All funds raised will go towards the Geriatric Care Appeal for CUH Charity Book your tee time [...]
As a 3-time Olympian, I’m so passionate about the Olympic Games. And while there may not be many supporters this year, I felt we could still make something really special out of something that has been really difficult. As a team, we are going to make it to Tokyo (virtually) - and I’m delighted to [...]
On May 5th the world celebrates International Day of the Midwife. This year has been a particularly difficult time for new parents and midwives. We were delighted to see two incredible articles in The Irish Times on May 4th to mark the occasion.Naomi & Sarah share incredible, unique viewpoints on what it's like to give [...]
Sonny was just 25 days old when he passed, much to the devastation of his parents Karen and Colin. Knowing Sonny fought so hard inspired John Kiely to challenge himself and raise much-needed funds in honour of Sonny. John Kiely is a seasoned fundraiser who for the past 35 years organises one fundraiser a [...]
Adam, at this point, needs no introduction... He's such a SUPERSTAR! His virtual hug has been making the nation smile since he appeared on The Late Late Toy Show. It went on the be used as a postmark by An Post and NOW it's a going to be on sale in SuperValu, Centra and Donnybrook [...]
