Royal College of Physicians of Ireland:

The RCPI Promoting a Healthy Nation Public Meeting Series was developed as part of the College's mission to promote health in Ireland. The aim of the public meeting series is to provide a forum where expert advice and medical knowledge can be made available, to inform members of the public on key healthcare issues and to provide an opportunity for the public to communicate their concerns to the College and others.

Public Meeting Information:
Joanna Holly, Office of the Executive, The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, Frederick House, 19 Sth Frederick Street, Dublin 2, T: 353 1 863 9743, F: 353 1 672 4707, E: joannaholly@rcpi.ie

2010 RCPI Promoting a Healthy Nation Public Meeting Series

	The Young Adult with Epilepsy: Looking Forward to the Future Wednesday March 10, 2010 Delivered in association with Brainwave the Irish Epilepsy Association, . ... more ....
	Suicide in Ireland: A Conversation and Journey through Loss with Science and Arts Friday April 30, 2010 and Saturday May 1 2010 The increase in the number of people, particularly males, taking their own lives in Ireland in recent years is a major cause of concern. -- more ...
	The Ticking Timebomb - Type 2 Diabetes Tuesday May 11, 2010 Adult-onset or maturity-onset diabetes, known as Type 2 diabetes, usually develops slowly in adulthood, ...more..
	RCPI Public Meeting on Stroke June 2010

Previous Meetings in the Series

RCPI Public Meeting Image Ageing Well - Ageing Positively Ageing Well, Ageing Positively
Tuesday April 21st 2009
Chaired by Derek Davis, this meeting addressed important aspects of ageing in Ireland. ... more....

Cancer Screening - is it for you?
Tuesday February 17 2009
With the annual incidence rate of new cancer cases set to double in the next 10 years, early diagnosis has become increasingly important ... More ...

Promoting Sexual Health in a Changing Ireland
Monday, December 8th 2008
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remain a significant public health concern in Ireland today. There are more than 25 diseases that are transmitted through sexual activity .... More:...

Public Meeting Asthma Image Controlling Your Asthma - Facts To Take Your Breath Away
Tuesday, November 11th 2008
Organised in collaboration with the Asthma Society of Ireland, this meeting included discussion on the prevalence of asthma and the impact of the condition, the types of asthma.... More:...

Ray DArcy and speakers at the Public Meeting on Childhood Obesity Childhood Obesity- A Sizeable Problem
Tuesday April 29th, 2008
Chaired by broadcaster Ray D'Arcy, this meeting outlined the facts and myths surrounding childhood obesity.
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Having a Baby in the 21st Century
Wednesday February 20th 2008
Important issues concerning the promotion of safe and effective obstetric services to the women of Ireland.
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Biobanking for Cancer Research and Better Treatment
Wednesday December 3rd 2007
The fight against cancer depends on cancer research. Surplus tissue samples from cancer operations can be frozen and stored for research ....
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Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace
Wednesday September 19th 2007
This meeting looked at bullying and harassment in the context of employment and mental health.
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Public Meeting logo - Alcohol Alcohol: Is our relationship with alcohol causing more pleasure or pain?
Wednesday April 18th 2007
Alcohol related problems are among the top 3 health problems globally according to WHO ...More:...

Dr John Bowman and speakers at the Public Meeting on Healthcare Associated Infections Healthcare-associated infection: facts and public perceptions
Wednesday February 15th 2007
The overall aims of this meeting were to inform members of the public about key issues related to healthcare-associated infection...
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