“When people think about health, they often think about hospitals, medical care, or treatment, but much of what determines our health happens long before we step into a GP surgery or hospital. That understanding ultimately drew me to a career in public health. “Originally from Co Armagh, I completed my undergraduate degree in medicine and, … Read more
“I was late to the game in terms of nursing. I left school after Junior Cert and worked mainly in hospitality, but that changed after I gave birth to my daughter, Emily, at age 18. I wanted to show her you could have a career even if you didn’t go down the traditional route. “After … Read more
“Sport and exercise were a big part of my life growing up in Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny. I was lucky to be surrounded by family and friends who shared that passion. My love of sport naturally sent me in the direction I wanted to take after school. “I completed a degree in exercise science and health … Read more
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“I’m originally from Cork, and two people in particular sparked my love for science — my mom worked in the lab in the North Infirmary before she got married, and I had an incredible biology teacher in secondary school. “In college, I studied health science followed by public health and health promotion, and joined the … Read more
Dr Jennifer Wilson O’Raghallaigh, principal clinical psychologist in liaison psychiatry, Beaumont Hospital “As a psychologist, I look at the emotional impact of living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Managing uncertainty is one of the real challenges for people with IBD. Inflammation can strike anywhere along the digestive tract and you can suddenly have a flare-up. … Read more
I drag myself out of bed, take my preventative inhaler and head to the gym. By taking the inhaler, I can ward off exercise-induced asthma. As a kid, I avoided sport because it made me breathless, but I didn’t know at the time that I had asthma. I was only diagnosed when I did a … Read more
With two strong-willed little girls — Rosie (five) and Suzie (two-and-a-half) — it’s all hands on deck as my wife Lulu and I ready them for the day. The fun part for me is that I get to walk Rosie to school, as it’s right by the Luas, which I take to work in Sandyford. … Read more
Alarm, shower, dress, wave goodbye to my husband and hit the road. 7am I put the kettle on when I arrive at the office in Beaumont Hospital, where I respond to emails, listen to voicemails and triage new referrals. 8am Thursday is clinic day. I have a general urology clinic from 8am-11am in the outpatients’ … Read more
The equipment is excellent and I enjoy the craic with some of the regular customers and with Bobby Enright, gym owner and trainer. 7am At home, I shower, have a bowl of muesli, and brush my teeth before hitting the road for Macroom. Although I live in Killarney, the journey has improved hugely with the … Read more