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I.H.S. 25th September 2015
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Educational Grant Applications

                                 
The closing date for Educational Grant applications is today. We have received a great number of applications this year and would like to wish everyone who applied the very best of luck with your application. Recipients will be notified at the end of October. For more information on I.H.S. Educational Grants click here
RCSI MyHealth App
A new app RCSI MyHealth offers easy access for users to a credible source of health information. The app has been developed by the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) in conjunction with 16 of Ireland’s leading charity organisations. 

The app offers users the opportunity to discreetly search for information relating to specific health conditions and allows users to take charge of their own health. The information is presented in a clear, focused and organised manner that is easy to understand. It also provides users with information on where to seek advice and support if they are suffering from a health condition.

With 86% of adults in Ireland now having access to an online device (1), the number of people turning to mobile devices to manage their lives is soaring. Recent research has found that one in 20 searches using Google was for health-related information and 81% of Irish adults had gone online seeking to self-diagnose, with 46% reporting increased stress or worry as a result of their search (2). 

Often, consulting search engines with health-related queries, draws up the worst-case scenario for medical symptoms, which raises anxiety levels and cyberchondria, which is a condition described as the excessive use of internet health sites which fuels health anxiety.

RCSI MyHealth can put an end to these worries for people. The app has four easy to use features which provide users with access to information about more than 800 specific health conditions. It also provides a very helpful list of health services in Ireland ranging from emergency contact numbers to support organisations and hospital details. For those interested in reading about the latest health news, there are links to up to date health news websites. The app also includes up to date information on the level of blood supply left in the country for anyone who is thinking of donating blood. The app also allows a user to calculate their BMI.
To read more about this click here
Irish Haemophilia Society Autumn Magazine
We are crazy busy putting together our Autumn Magazine. It will be sent out to members soon!! Something to look forward too! There are some really interesting new articles in it. To read past editions of our Magazine click here
Barretstown
As you probably know already Barretstown is a specially designed camp that provides programmes of activities, adventure and fun for children with Bleeding Disorders and their siblings, which is also backed by a full medical team.

This October Barretstown are putting on a special camp specifically for haemophilia from Friday 30th October - Sunday 1st November. If you are aged between 7 - 17 years of age and would like to attend this camp, please get your mom or dad to call Fiona on 01 6579900 or alternatively you can email at Fiona@haemophilia.ie .
Members Conference October 2015
Bookings are now closed for the Members Conference, 16th - 18th October 2015, Portlaoise Heritage Hotel. We are really pleased with the numbers attending this year. Confirmation letters will be posted to members next week and we look forward to seeing everyone soon for a great weekend!! Keep an eye on the website for more information closer to the date. If you require more information on this event please call Leah on 01 657 9900.
Fight Night Fundraiser, Londonderry.
The I.H.S. would like to thank everyone who took part in the Fight Night in The Maldron Hotel, Londonderry on Saturday 8th August 2015. A huge number of people took part in this brilliant fundraiser which took a lot of planning. A massive thank you to Sean Roddy for his huge effort. To view more photos from this event click here
New I.H.S. Website
We are nearly there with the new Irish Haemophilia Society's website. We are hoping to launch it at our Members Conference in October. We hope that everyone likes the new look as much as we do! We will keep you all posted with any updates.
Congratulations!
Congratulations to the Dubs & Debbie Greene for winning the All Ireland Senior Football Final in Croke Park last Sunday. They couldn't have done it without her!!! 
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