RCPI Public Meeting Series

national | miscellaneous | event notice Monday November 24, 2008 15:27 by RCPI - The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland college at rcpi dot ie 19 South Frederick Street, Dublin 2 01 8639700

Promoting Sexual Health in a Changing Ireland

This public meeting aims to provide clear information about the types of infections that exist, prevention and safe practice measures, and services and treatment options available in order to provide education on and promote proactive sexual health and wellness. The meeting will also address the social and behavourial attitudes and awareness towards STIs in Ireland today.

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remain a significant public health concern in Ireland today. There are more than 25 diseases that are transmitted through sexual activity and the cause, treatment and prevention vary considerably for each. Proactive sexual health, education, counselling, identification of symptoms, understanding of treatment options and pre-exposure to vaccines of people at risk all play critical roles in preventing and controlling STIs.

This meeting is open to all members of the public and there is no charge for attendance. However, in order to cater for the expected numbers wishing to attend, members of the public are asked to apply for tickets by email to college@rcpi.ie or by telephone (01) 863 9700.

Webcast

A live webcast of this meeting will be available on the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland website. The webcast will begin at 6.30pm, however it is recommended that viewers log-in early to allow time for any adjustments to their PC. Full details of how to view this webcast will also be available on our website.

Venue:
The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, No.6 Kildare Street, Dublin 2

Programme:

Chair: Ms Claire Byrne, Broadcaster and Journalist

Speakers:
Dr. John Lambert, Consultant in Infectious Diseases, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin
Dr Fiona Mulcahy, Consultant in Infectious Diseases, St James's Hospital, Dublin
Dr. Colm O’Mahony, Consultant in Infectious Diseases, Countess of Chester Foundation Trust Hospital, Liverpool

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