Point of Care partnered with Hibernian Aviva health to provide a series of talks on cervical cancer and the HPV vaccination. So far we have visited Waterford, Dundrum, Swords, Douglas Co. Cork and St. Francis Private Hospital Mullingar. Next week, starting Tuesday August 18th, we visit Citywest Medical Centre, Co. Dublin and on Thursday August 20th we visit Tyrrelstown Medical Centre Co. Dublin.



It has been great fun plus a learning experience going around the country. With each talk… Continue

On July 9th, Point of Care provided a presentation on the topic of Cervical Cancer and the Cervical Cancer Vaccine in St. Paul's Hall, Glenageary. The venue was very suitable, new bright building with access to a spacious kitchen. Always nice to have a cuppa at these events.



The presentation went very well with an attendance of around 17 people. The majority of the attendees' found the information extremely useful. There was a general concern that the vaccine is relatively new and… Continue

We successfully completed our first school presentation evening at Mt. Anville Primary School. Thank you to the Parents Association for organising this event.



This was our largest group yet, at least 100 people attended. The presentation itself lasted 30 minutes. This was followed by Q & As'. The time alloted to Q & As' was much longer than usual due to the large number of attendees'. The main questions asked were in relation to immunity provided by the vaccine, side-effects… Continue

Point of Care successfully completed another information evening in Waterford at the luxurious Waterford Health Park in SlieveKeale Rd. The group was nice and small which allowed each individual lots of time to ask relevant questions. Lots of questions were asked. Most attendees' were surprised at how easily the HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) virus can be transmitted and that sexual intercourse is not necessary in order to pass on the virus. Basically the HPV virus is transmitted by skin to skin… Continue

Point of Care provided yet another very successful information evening, this time at Dundrum Medical Centre. This is the second of a series of information evenings with a view to informing the public about cervical cancer. These talks are well worth going to and help to make the decision whether to vaccinate or not.



Lots of time was allocated to questions and answers after the presentation. This was followed by a very refreshing glass of wine or cup of tea/coffee. The evening itself… Continue