A record number of lung transplants were carried out in Ireland in 2019, according to the latest figures.
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2019/1230/1103603-organ-donation/
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2019/1230/1103603-organ-donation/
Come and join Heart and Lung Transplant Team Ireland at The European Heart & Lung Transplant Federation (EHLTF) Games
The 18th European Heart and Lung Transplant Championships will take place from 08th - 12th June 2020 in Vitoria-Gasteiz (Spain).
Contact The Irish Heart and Lung Transplant Association for more details.
IHLTA Christmas Cards
Christmas Cards are now available in the Heart and Lung Transplant Unit.
These cards were designed by students from Manor House School, Raheny, Dublin.
Pack of 10 cards of assorted designs cost €5.
The recipient of Ireland's first double lung and liver transplant has said his donor and their family are never far from his thoughts. Robert Sheahan, 29, from Askeaton in Co Limerick, is the first person in Ireland to receive a liver and double lung transplant, thanks to organ donation.
Date: Tuesday 8th October 2019
Location: Level 6 St Cecelia’s Meeting Room, Whitty Building.
Time: 2pm – 4pm.
Interactive Sessions: Specialist Nurses, Physiotherapist, Pharmacist, Medical Social Worker.
Open to Heart and Lung Transplant Recipients and Caregivers.
As number are limited, booking is required, please contact the Heart and Lung Transplant Unit.
Refreshments sponsored by the Irish Heart and Lung Transplant Association
VHI Women's Mini Marathon
The VHI Women’s Mini Marathon takes place this weekend on Sunday, June 2nd 2019.
We have several groups participating in support of the Irish Heart & Lung Transplant Association.
The training & preparation is almost complete. Thanks to those participants from around the Country & beyond who have been training hard over the past few months and have raised awareness and funds for IHLTA. We appreciate your effort and hope you enjoy the day.
https://www.vhiwomensminimarathon.ie/
https://vhi-women-s-mini-marathon-2019.everydayhero.com/ie/the-gift-of-life
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