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Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Ireland, with around 13,000 new cases every year. Very worryingly, this number is projected to double by 2045. However, skin cancer is also one of the most preventable.

USIT, the leading provider of the Grad USA programme in Ireland has welcomed the signing of a Statement of Intent between US Ambassador to Ireland, H.E. Claire Cronin and local Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Deputy Peter Burke, committing to extend the US-Ireland Intern Work and Travel programme for a further five years.

USIT, the leading provider of the Grad USA programme in Ireland has welcomed the signing of a Statement of Intent between US Ambassador to Ireland, H.E. Claire Cronin and Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Peter Burke TD committing to extend the US-Ireland Intern Work & Travel programme for a further five years.

Globalization Partners, the leading global employment platform that simplifies remote team building by making it fast and easy for companies to hire anyone, anywhere within minutes, launched its very first global internship program here in Galway in spring 2021.

A business case for the development of an elective hospital in Galway will be made before the end of the year, it emerged after a high level meeting last evening.

An Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD today officially launched the Mayo Medical Academy, an NUI Galway partnership with Saolta University Health Care Group and Mayo University Hospital for the training of doctors. The Academy is housed in a purpose-designed facility located in the former chapel on the grounds of Mayo University Hospital.

Cardiovascular disease remains the single biggest killer in County Mayo, accounting for 40 per cent of all deaths, according to local heart charity Croí. The good news is however, that early detection and management of risk factors can help reduce the number of deaths and increase how long people live.

An NUI Galway medical teaching tool has been adopted by a Belgian university.

Eczema is not just about the dry itchy skin, or the cracked, broken, and flaky skin. Sufferers are prone to infection and a run down immune system. But it is also about a way of life that takes away simple pleasures like going to the swimming pool, wearing short sleeves, or enjoying a day without others seeing your skin and making hurtful remarks.

Mayo General Hospital and hospitals in the HSE West region have been defended by the director of the regional health office in light of their poor performance in the HSE HealthStat report which was published this week.