Verna McKenna
@MckennaVerna
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Lecturer in Health Promotion, School of Healrh Sciences, University of Galway. Health Literacy advocate Views my own
Galway, Ireland
Joined April 2016
A huge thank you to GUH service users who met up last week to discuss strengthening communications during discharge planning as part of our HRB APA funded Experience Based Co-Design project. @GalwayHPRC @GalwayCMNHS @Pp
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Delighted to host our staff event today with Galway University Hospital staff as part of our HRB APA funded Experiece Based Co-Design project on Strengthening Communications during Discharge Planning Process @GalwayHPRC @GalwayCMNHS @hrbireland
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‘This group was enough for me, I trusted it’ Pals supporting pals on #PJGallagher – Changing my Mind | Monday | 9.35pm @PJgallagher
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Very important and an under researched topic of carer harm presented by Dr Sarah Donnelly UCD at Family Carers Ireland conference#partnershipsinpractice
#familycarers
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Huge congratulations to our MA and PGD in Health Promotion students class of 2024 who graduated today. @uniofgalway
@GalwayCMNHS @GalwayHPRC
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We are recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher for Realist Evaluation on Social Prescribing in HSE-funded services in Ireland. Come and work with us at @GalwayHPRC @uniofgalway. See universityofgalway. ie/about-us/jobs/research/..no. 303-23. Further info @MckennaVerna
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🎉🌟🔬We are thrilled to announce that our esteemed researchers, Dr. Verna McKenna and Dr. Chris Noone, are among the proud recipients of the HRB Applied Partnership Awards this year. This remarkable achievement not only highlights their dedication and expertise but also
Older people, people with intellectual disabilities and marginalised communities are among the groups who will benefit from the latest round of the HRB’s Applied Partnership Awards. Find out more about the 10 projects at https://t.co/ORzP7bdRO7
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We are recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher for a @hrbireland funded project on strengthening communications during patient discharge processes. Come and work with us at @uniofgalway. ➡️Details: https://t.co/QNiT1TMt5V, search for 288-23. ➡️Further inquiries: Dr @MckennaVerna.
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Inspiring and productive discussions today on the many innovative ways of improving health outcomes through intersectoral collaboration. Delighted to be joined by Minister @1Hildegarde Naughton and @HealthyIreland at the Annual Health Promotion Conference @GalwayHPRC
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Looking forward to showcasing our CORU approved Honours BA (Social Care) programme at Adult Ed. Open Evening next Wed. June 14th here at University of Galway.
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Thank you to @LibrariesGalway for inviting me to raise awareness on health literacy at community level. Great input from Oranmore community on improving awareness within our health services. @GalwayHPRC @GalwayCMNHS @PPI_Galway @saoltagroup @uniofgalway
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Well done to all the undergraduate students for fantastic collaborations to address the healthcare needs of a homeless person
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Physical activity is 1.5 times more effective at improving symptoms of depression, anxiety and distress compared to antidepressants. https://t.co/MBGCVar221
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On Wednesday 8 March @ 5:30pm, Dr. Verna McKenna will run a workshop on making health information & services easier to access & understand. All welcome! #HIAYL #HealthLiteracy #HealthInfo.
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Delighted to have this work published @GalwayHPRC
@GalwayCMNHS @theIHLA #healthliteracy Patient public involvement (PPI) in health literacy research: Engagement of adults with literacy needs in the co‐creation of a hospital‐based health literacy plan
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
Background People with literacy needs can experience many challenges in accessing, understanding and using health services and health information. Such challenges can adversely impact patient-provi...
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A big shout out to our 2nd year BA Social Care class who made a generous donation to @galwaysimon in lieu of their secret santa. Well done and happy Christmas to everyone @GalwayCMNHS @GalwayHPRC
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Busy evening of graduations for our Health Promotion programmes. Congratulation to everyone🎉 @GalwayCMNHS @GalwayHPRC
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I promised myself on the loneliest days of my journey as a parent of autistic children, that some day I would write a book about my experiences to help other parents... & I did 💙 I would very much appreciate a #retweet
#parenting #Autism #excited
https://t.co/hyoM77scRJ
orpenpress.com
This book blends Lhara’s family’s experiences with expert research and literature, to offer realistic and practical ideas and solutions for helping your child and your family. More than anything, It...
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