News from Children's Health Ireland

CHI Child and Adolescent Complex Obesity Service now known as Healthy Living with CHI

The CHI Child and Adolescent Complex Obesity Service (previously called W82GO 2009-2023 and Streetwise 2004-2009) is now known as Healthy Living with CHI. The service was established in 2005 to offer assessment and treatment for childhood obesity following clinical guidelines.

July 31, 2024
All CHI locations
News

Children's Health Ireland welcomes 378 Non-Consultant Hospital Doctors (NCHDs)

This month, July 2024, Children's Health Ireland (CHI) is delighted to welcome 378 Non-Consultant Hospital Doctors (NCHDs) to the teams working across CHI at Crumlin, CHI at Temple Street, CHI at Connolly and CHI at Tallaght.

July 25, 2024
News, Service updates

Statement from the Paediatric Spinal Taskforce

The third meeting of the Paediatric Spinal Taskforce, chaired by Mark Connaughton SC, took place on Thursday 18 July 2024.

July 19, 2024
CHI at Crumlin, CHI at Temple Street
News, Service updates

The Great Escape: wherever your holidays take you this year, reduce your risk of melanoma skin cancer

As many of us embark on our summer holidays in the next few weeks, the HSE National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP), the Irish Skin Foundation (ISF), and the National Cancer Registry of Ireland (NCRI) are reminding everyone of the importance of protecting skin from overexposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays to reduce their risk of skin cancer*.

June 28, 2024
All CHI locations
News

Closed Loop Recovery and Recycling Project: Children's Health Ireland with SC Johnson Professional

On 29th May CHI at Connolly and SC Johnson Professional held a formal launch of a Green Campus sustainability project to raise awareness for staff, patients, and their families.

June 18, 2024

Celebrating 21 years of kidney transplants in CHI at Temple Street

This week, Children’s Health Ireland is celebrating 21 years of kidney transplants at the National Renal Transplant Unit in CHI at Temple Street.

June 14, 2024

Infant Mental Health Awareness Week: Can you be connected to your infant while connected to your smartphone?

Infant Mental Health Awareness Week (IMHAW) provides an annual opportunity to discuss the importance of supporting babies’ mental health and wellbeing. This year, it takes place from 10th – 16th June 2024, and the theme is ‘Speak up for Babies’.

June 13, 2024

Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) celebrates inaugural International Day of Play

Tuesday, 11th June 2024: Today, CHI is marking the inaugural International Day of Play with children and their families across its four locations at Crumlin, Temple Street, Tallaght and Connolly.

June 11, 2024
All CHI locations
News

Child Safety Week: Simple tips to avoid accidents and keep your child safe

This Child Safety Week (5th to 11th June), Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) is raising awareness of accidents that commonly occur inside and outside the home.

June 10, 2024

New Children’s Hospital brought to life with curious fox and rainbow garden animation

Winning concept by NCAD students revealed in BAM sponsored competition

May 9, 2024
All CHI locations
News

Children's Health Ireland urges parents to never, ever allow children on or near a ride-on lawnmower

Each spring and summer in Children’s Health Ireland (CHI), our trauma teams treat children with devastating injuries from ride-on lawnmowers. At least two children present to CHI each season following ride-on lawnmower accidents, and our trauma teams report life-threatening injuries, including amputations of upper and lower limbs. While this can affect all ages, toddlers are particularly at risk.

May 1, 2024
News

Celebrating Autism Awareness Month: Creating a Welcoming Space for All at CHI!

Over April, Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) was proud to celebrate Autism Awareness Month! We are committed to providing a positive and comfortable healthcare experience for all children, including those on the Autism Spectrum.

April 26, 2024
All CHI locations
News

Earth Day - YAC champion sustainability at the New Children’s Hospital

Monday 22nd April, is Earth Day. Earth Day is a reminder of the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability, encouraging us to come together and take action for a healthier planet and brighter future.

April 22, 2024
News, YAC

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly turns the first sod on the New Children’s Hospital Family Accommodation Unit

New Ronald McDonald House to offer accommodation for 52 families, a 160% increase on the current facility at CHI Crumlin

April 12, 2024
News

Landmark study involving babies in Ireland supports use of Cystic Fibrosis drug in infants from four weeks of age

A Cystic Fibrosis drug targeting the basic defect that causes the condition has been shown to be safe and effective in new-borns aged four weeks and above, new research involving RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences and Children’s Health Ireland has found.

April 11, 2024
Research, News

HSE encourages the public to consider all care options this Easter Bank Holiday weekend

The HSE is today asking the public to consider all care options this Easter Bank Holiday weekend.

March 28, 2024

Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) welcomes the National Children’s Research Centre (NCRC) into CHI.

Monday, 25th March 2024 Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) welcomes the National Children’s Research Centre (NCRC) into CHI.

March 25, 2024
All CHI locations
Research

Call for passengers on a flight to come forward and contact HSELive helpline due to contact with measles

March 15, 2024
All CHI locations
News

Every Move Counts - New guidelines aim to encourage people of Ireland to sit less and get more active

March 12, 2024

Appointment of Ms Tara Connelly

March 5, 2024
All CHI locations
News