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News and Events

Ann Teehan talks to ‘Woman’s Way’ magazine
Ann Teehan shared her story ‘The Celtic Gene’ of her haemochromatosis journey with readers of ‘Woman’s Way’ magazine last year. Ann and her family are passionate about raising awareness of haemochromatosis, Ireland’s most common genetic disorder. Thank you Ann for sharing your personal journey with us! Read on for link to pdf of full article

Happy New Year for 2025!
As we step into 2025, we’re filled with gratitude for your continued support and commitment to raising awareness about haemochromatosis. Together, we’ve made strides in educating and supporting those affected by iron overload, and we look forward to continuing this important work in the year ahead. May the new year bring all our haemochromatosis family health, happiness, and many moments of joy.

Renewing your Membership of our Haemochromatosis Community!
Your membership of the IHA makes us stronger and gives us a collective voice to advocate on behalf of our members, patients and their families. At this time of year, we encourage all our members to renew your annual membership and continue to be part of our 1,000 strong community!

Wear your Christmas Jumper OR make a donation to support our work
Wear your Christmas jumper to support the work of the Irish Haemochromatosis Association OR make a gift of a donation big or small this holiday season to ensure that patients in Ireland get the help and support they need.

Donegal Patient Information Event
Thank you to all the Donegal community who came out in great numbers to attend our recent Patient Information evening in the Clanree Hotel in Letterkenny, Co Donegal. Over 120 people, some who travelled long distances, joined us on the night to hear Dr. Paul Grant’s talk and presentation on haemochromatosis.

Irish Healthcare Awards – IHA Nominated in Two Categories
We’re thrilled to announce that the Irish Haemochromatosis Association has been nominated and shortlisted for TWO Irish Healthcare Awards for a Patient Education Project and Public Health Initiative Award.
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