Health-studies building: A new nursing, midwifery and health-studies building was officially opened in Dundalk Institute of Technology today by Minister for State at the Department of Health and Children, Brian Lenihan TD.
The opening of the new building marks a key moment in the evolution of DKIT and follows several infrastructural developments on campus and the acquisition of the Carroll's building in 2002.
The new state of the art nursing building cost €15 million and will accommodate 440 students. The new facility is the culmination of a €60 million investment programme in the physical infrastructure and facilities of the Institute over the last 10 years.
The courses on offer in Dundalk now include a BSc in general nursing, a BSc in mental handicap nursing, a BSc in psychiatric nursing and a BSc in health promotion and physical activity plus a range of post graduate diplomas in nursing.
Dr Tom Collins, Director of DKIT expressed his delight at the opening of the new facility and claimed the opening of the new nursing, midwifery and health studies building "marks a key moment in the evolution of Dundalk Institute of Technology" and would help "create a momentum for healthcare training in the North East region which will be envied both nationally and globally".
Questions of destiny: Is the purpose-driven life always fulfilling? How will I know that I am on the right path? What is the best way to complete my destiny? These are just some of the philosophical questions that clairvoyant, healer and spiritual teacher, Walter Makichen will address in a one-day seminar at the Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh, Co Wicklow, on Saturday, May 21st. Cost €100. Meanwhile, Depression Dialogues, the monthly forum on depression will hold its next meeting on Thursday at 7.30pm in Jury's Hotel, Ballsbridge, Dublin .
More information on both events from The Institute of Psychosocial Medicine, 2 Eden Park, Dún Laoghaire. Tel: 01 2800084. See also www.depressiondialogues.ie
Carers' seminar: Many carers suddenly have to find a nursing home for the person they care for and they have little knowledge of what is available.
Age Action Ireland is inviting all carers to attend an information seminar.
What type of nursing home should you look for? What level of care would be required? Is there any help funding the care? How do you arrange for long-term care? Who do you contact for help?
These and many more questions will be answered at the seminar, to be held at the Chester Beatty Library on Tuesday, May 17th, from 11am to 1pm. The seminar is free of charge.
For information and bookings contact: Eileen McCaffrey, development manager (carer support) Age Action Ireland, 30/31 Lower Camden Street, Dublin 2. Tel: 01 4756989; E-mail: carersupport@ageaction.ie.