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LenusHSE @lenushse.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
And that’s a wrap on the #HSEOAAwards25 🎉 Thank you to everyone who submitted, attended and supported this year’s #OpenAccess Research Awards. Congratulations to all our winners! Read the winning papers on LENUS 👉 www.lenus.ie
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LenusHSE @lenushse.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Another fantastic year at the HSE Library Open Access Research Awards! Congrats to all our winners for their outstanding contributions to #OpenAccess #IrishResearch 👏 Thank you to everyone who entered, attended, judged and supported the event. You can explore all winning papers here: lenus.ie/home
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LenusHSE @lenushse.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
We're live in 1 hours. The #HSEOAAwards25 begin at 12pm! We can't wait to celebrate excellence in #OpenAccess and #OAIrishResearch. Join us live bit.ly/3MdNptV
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WHO @who.int · 11/12/2025
#Influenza and #COVID19 vaccines prevent hospitalizations and deaths. That’s why WHO recommends seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccination for people at risk of severe disease.
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LenusHSE @lenushse.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
International Human Rights Day – "Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials". Check out lenus.ie for publications on a wide variety of topics relating to Human Rights. #lenus #hsesocialinclusionoffice #unirishhumanrightsandequalitycommission
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LenusHSE @lenushse.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
1 day to go! Tomorrow we reveal the 2025 Open Access Award winners. Register for the event: bit.ly/3MdNptV Here’s a look back at our amazing 2024 winners 👇 Who will join them this year? #HSEOAAwards25 #OpenAccess
A group photo of the 2024 HSE Library Open Access Research Award winners. Three people stand indoors holding glass trophies. From left to right: Diarmuid Ó Coimín, winner of the Mental Health & Disabilities category; Sarah Nicholson, the Overall Winner; and Ahmed Lutfi, winner of the Acute Care & Hospitals category. Behind them is an HSE Library banner and a “Need Help? Ask us.” sign. Logos for HSE Library and Lenus appear at the top of the image, with a caption identifying the winners along the bottom.
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LenusHSE @lenushse.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Delighted to welcome Bernard Gloster, CEO HSE, as guest speaker at the HSE Library Open Access Research Awards 2025. Join us on 11th Dec @ 12 pm.🔗 bit.ly/3MdNptV #HSEOAAwards25 #OpenAccess #IrishResearch
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LenusHSE @lenushse.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
International Volunteers Day celebrates and recognizes the contributions of volunteers worldwide. It serves as an opportunity to applaud the selfless efforts of individuals who dedicate their time and skills to make positive changes in their communities and beyond. #volunteerireland #hse #lenus
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Department of Health - Ireland @roinnslainte.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Flu and COVID vaccines are safe, effective and free for many people. For more information speak to your GP or pharmacist or visit www2.hse.ie/services/fin...
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LenusHSE @lenushse.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
International Day of People with Disabilities-"Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress" help promote more awareness. Today celebrates the achievements and contributions of people with disabilities. Visit lenus.ie for some interesting reading #hse #lenus
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LenusHSE @lenushse.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Save the Date! The #HSEOAAwards25 ceremony takes place on 11th December 🎉 Join us to celebrate excellence in #OAirishresearch. Register Here: bit.ly/3MdNptV #hselibrary #OpenAccess #HSEIreland
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LenusHSE @lenushse.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
WORLD AIDS DAY - "Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response". Calling for sustained political leadership, international cooperation, and human-rights-centred approaches to end AIDS by 2030. Visit lenus.ie for interesting publications on Aids. #AIDS #WHO #LENUS #HSE
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LenusHSE @lenushse.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
RECENTLY ADDED TO LENUS - "People with dementia and family carers are welcoming of a model of dementia palliative care, but sceptical of its implementation". Visit lenus.ie to read this publication and many more publications recently added. #lenus #hse #carers #dementia
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National Screening Service @nsshse.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
After the success of our pilot project in 2024, we partnered with two new groups and trained 54 new community champions in 2025. With their outreach and community links, they are helping more people to access and take part in screening. ➡️ tinyurl.com/community-ch... #ChooseScreening
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Strengthening community champions for screening: Progress in 2025
In 2025, we partnered with two new group and trained 54 new community champions.
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LenusHSE @lenushse.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Help raise aware about the need to end the violence globally. Remember digital violence is real violence also. Check out lenus.ie for publications on violence against women. #WomensAid #NoExcuse #HSE #LENUS
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Irish Hospice Foundation @irishhospice.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
A few common myths about children’s grief, and the facts that really matter. 💛 For more information on supporting bereaved children, visit 👉 childhoodbereavement.ie #ChildrenGrieveToo #BCAW2025
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WHO @who.int · 21/11/2025
Follow these steps to help keep antibiotics effective for everyone: ✅ Only take antibiotics prescribed for you ✅ Ask if the prescribed antibiotics are the preferred first-line treatment ✅ Prevent infections by washing your hands and getting vaccinated Learn more 👉 bit.ly/4otAEcV
Infographic titled “Do” with a check mark. It lists actions for responsible antibiotic use:
– “Only take antibiotics prescribed for you.”
– “Ask if your prescribed antibiotics are the preferred first-line treatment.”
– “Prevent infections by washing your hands, and getting vaccinated.”

Additional text bubbles read: “Use antibiotics wisely.” and “Handle with care.”
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Irish Hospice Foundation @irishhospice.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
📢 Reminder: Still time to register! Join us for our webinar: Schools: Supporting Bereaved Students 🗓 Date: Friday 21st of November 🕒 Time: 12:30pm-2pm 👉 Register: www.eventbrite.ie/e/supporting-bere… #BCAW2025
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Department of Health - Ireland @roinnslainte.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Both vaccines are free of charge to eligible groups of people and are available through GPs, participating pharmacies, in some healthcare settings and in some primary school settings. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...
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LenusHSE @lenushse.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
EUROPEAN ANTIBIOTIC AWARENESS DAY - to promote the responsible use of antibiotics and raise awareness about antibiotic resistance. Visit lenus.ie and read - "Trends in antibiotic prescribing in primary care out-of-hours doctors' services in Ireland" #lenus #KeepAntiboticsWorking
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LenusHSE @lenushse.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
WORLD DIABETES DAY - "Diabetes across life stages," dedicated to raising awareness about diabetes and its complications, focusing on emphasizing the need for integrated care and supportive environments for those living with it Visit lenus.ie for more info #diabetesireland #lenus #hse
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LenusHSE @lenushse.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
STOMACH CANCER AWARENESS MONTH - focusing on raising awareness, education, and funding for stomach cancer research. Visit lenus.ie for interesting facts and information in relation stomach cancer and many other forms of cancer #irishcancersociety #lenus #raiseawareness #cancerresearch
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WHO @who.int · 12/11/2025
#Tuberculosis (TB) is preventable and curable. Yet, it remains one of the world’s deadliest infectious killers, claiming 1.23 million lives in 2024. The WHO Global Tuberculosis Report 2025 talks about the gains made so far and the challenges ahead due to severe funding cuts: bit.ly/4qT5ihk
Image of a patient in the x-ray laboratory in the background. Text reads 'Tuberculosis is the world's top infectious killer. TB caused 1.23 million deaths in 2024. Ending TB is possible. Fund it, research it, commit to it.'
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LenusHSE @lenushse.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
RECENTLY ADDED TO LENUS - "Macrosomia and Childhood Growth Trajectories From Birth to 10 Years of Age: Findings From the ROLO Longitudinal Birth Cohort Study". Click here to read in full - hdl.handle.net/10147... #lenus #research #childrenshealth #hse
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WHO @who.int · 07/11/2025
Influenza season is kicking off in the Northern Hemisphere! Your body can take up to two weeks to develop antibodies from the vaccine, so now’s the perfect time to protect yourself. Get your seasonal influenza (flu) vaccine so your immune system is ready to go!
Hand holding smartphone displaying a calendar with a date circled, accompanied by a reminder banner for influenza vaccination.
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LenusHSE @lenushse.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS MONTH - focusing on raising awareness about prostate cancer and the importance of early detection through PSA testing. Visit lenus.ie for lots of interesting information on prostate cancer #lenus #irishcancersociety #breakthroughcancer #mariekeatingfoundation
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LenusHSE @lenushse.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
STOMACH CANCER AWARENESS MONTH - focusing on raising awareness, education, and funding for stomach cancer research. Visit lenus.ie for interesting facts and information in relation stomach cancer and many other forms of cancer #irishcancersociety #lenus #raiseawareness #cancerresearch
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LenusHSE @lenushse.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
WORLD STROKE DAY - this day aims to raise awareness about stroke symptoms, prevention, and treatment, encouraging public participation in activities related to stroke recovery and education. Check out lenus.ie for interesting reading on many aspects of stroke #croi #irishheart #lenus
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LenusHSE @lenushse.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
NEWLY ADDED TO LENUS - "Connected health in cancer survivorship: Evaluating the usability and utility of the cancer thriving and surviving programme in Ireland". Cancer survivorship care has become increasingly complex. Connected health (CH) offer a promising solution to enhance care delivery #LENUS
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LenusHSE @lenushse.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
📢 Health & Social Care practitioners — are you involved in research without an academic affiliation? Have your say in shaping the new Open Health Research Ireland Network (OHRIN). Take the short survey 👉 forms.office.com/e/W... #HSELibray #OpenResearch #OHRIN #OpenAccess
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LenusHSE @lenushse.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Deadline day ⏰ Final hours to enter the #HSEOAAwards25! Celebrate Open Access and showcase your work before midnight 👉 bit.ly/HSEOA25 #IrishResearch #OpenAccess #HSEIreland, #OAIrishResearch #hselibrary #Researchers
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LenusHSE @lenushse.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
It’s international #OpenAccessWeek! 🌍 There’s still time to enter the #HSEOAAwards25 and celebrate your #OAirishresearch. Deadline: Oct 24 — enter here 👉 bit.ly/HSEOA25 #IrishResearch #OpenAccess #HSEIreland, #OAIrishResearch #hselibrary #Researchers
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LenusHSE @lenushse.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
WORLD MENOPAUSE DAY - this year's theme is Lifestyle Medicine. Help raise awareness about menopause and improve the health and well-being of women globally. Check out lenus.ie for some very interesting reading on many aspects of Menopause #talkaboutmenopause #womenshealth #lenus #hse
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LenusHSE @lenushse.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Countdown is on ⏳ Enter the #HSEOAAwards25 before Oct 24. Apply here: bit.ly/HSEOA25 #IrishResearch #OpenAccess #HSEIreland, #OAIrishResearch #hselibrary #Researchers
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Copim @copim.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
[EVENT] SJSU Biennial Open Access Conference for #OAWeek Join @alittleroad.bsky.social to discuss how to 'Keep it Open, Keep it Ours: The Importance of Community-Owned Infrastructure in Open Access Book Publishing' 📆 21 October ⏰ 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM PDT 📍 Online 🔗
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Open Access Conference | Conferences | San Jose State University
open access | open education | conference | institutional repository
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Department of Health - Ireland @roinnslainte.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Minister for Mental Health Mary Butler has announced a new investment of €10 million in eight new specialist mental health teams and a further €6.8 million of additional funding to open 31 inpatient beds. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...
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WHO @who.int · 16/10/2025
4 women are diagnosed with breast cancer every minute. #BreastCancer can have a variety of symptoms, especially when more advanced. Early diagnosis increases the chances for successful treatment 👉 bit.ly/47fqDZy
Every minute, four women are diagnosed with breast cancer.
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LenusHSE @lenushse.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Every year, #HSEOAAwards winners show how Open Access amplifies research impact 📈 Will 2025 be your year? apply now: bit.ly/HSEOA25 #IrishResearch #OpenAccess #HSEIreland, #OAIrishResearch #hselibrary #Researchers
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LenusHSE @lenushse.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY - Help raise awareness of mental health issues and mobilize efforts in support of mental health. Check out lenus.ie for some interesting reading on a wide variety of issues regarding mental health in Ireland. #mentalhealthireland #lenus #yourmentalhealth
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Pregnancy Loss Research Group @pregnancylossie.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
💜 Join us during #BabyLossAwarenessWeek #BLAW as we continue our efforts to effect change around all forms of pregnancy & infant loss: www.ucc.ie/en/pregnancy... @keelinodonoghue.bsky.social @danielnuzum.bsky.social @lauralinehan.bsky.social @caroline-oconnor.bsky.social @carolinemjoyce.bsky.social
Green tile with an image of the 'Why my baby died' exhibition at CUMH and the BLAW logo
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Irish Hospice Foundation @irishhospice.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
✨ Join our online NMBI-accredited Hospice Friendly Hospitals Maternity & Perinatal Loss Network Meeting 💙 🗓️ Nov 5 | 📍 Online 🆓 Free registration , but spaces are limited! 👇 🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/1214957964979 🤝 Connect, share & improve end-of-life care together.
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LenusHSE @lenushse.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Prestige. Visibility. Impact. 🌟 The #HSEOAAwards25 give Irish health researchers a chance to showcase their work on a national stage. Deadline: Oct 24 — apply now: bit.ly/HSEOA25 #IrishResearch #OpenAccess #HSEIreland, #OAIrishResearch #hselibrary #Researchers
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LenusHSE @lenushse.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Open Access = impact 💡 The #HSEOAAwards25 shine a light on Irish researchers who share knowledge freely to improve care and advance science. Deadline: Oct 24 — enter here 👉 bit.ly/HSEOA25 #hselibrary #OAirishresearch #ResearchAwards #IrishResearch #OpenAccess #HSEIreland
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LenusHSE @lenushse.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH - focusing on raising awareness, promoting early detection, and supporting those affected by breast cancer. Check lenus.ie for prevention and early detection information. #mariekeatingfoundation #irishcancersociety #breakthroughcancer #lenus
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WHO @who.int · 03/10/2025
Symptoms of #BreastCancer can include: A breast lump or thickening, often without pain Change in size, shape or appearance of the breast Dimpling, redness, pitting or other changes in the skin Change in nipple appearance Abnormal or bloody fluid from the nipple
Breast cancer symptoms, early diagnosis of cancer generally increases the chances of successful treatment. 
Nipple changes, bloody discharge, lump in the breast, change in breast colour, pitting of the breast skin, breast or nipple pain.
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LenusHSE @lenushse.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Open Access = impact 💡 The #HSEOAAwards25 shine a light on Irish researchers who share knowledge freely to improve care and advance science. Deadline: Oct 24 — enter here 👉 bit.ly/HSEOA25 #hselibrary #OAirishresearch #ResearchAwards #IrishResearch #OpenAccess #HSEIreland
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OpenAthens @openathens.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
🔐October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Whether you're a librarian, publisher, or IT professional- cybersecurity is everyone’s job. Check out the OpenAthens cybersecurity resource hub for tips to help keep your info secure: bit.ly/48a592k Let us know your top cybersecurity tips below!
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OpenAthens cybersecurity resource hub
Explore our cyber security resource hub, designed to empower you with the knowledge and tools to safeguard against cyber threats.
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LenusHSE @lenushse.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
National Walking Day- Get out and get walking. Read the Strategy for Get Ireland Walking 2023-2027 at www.lenus.ie. #getirelandwalking #healthyireland #lenus #hse
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LenusHSE @lenushse.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Calling Irish health researchers! The #HSEOAAwards25 are here 🎉 Submit your work and showcase your #OAirishresearch. 📅Deadline: 24th Oct 👉 Enter now: bit.ly/HSEOA25 #hselibrary #ResearchAwards #IrishResearch #OpenAccess @healthlibraries.bsky.social @ndtp-hse.bsky.social
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