News - GP
Leitrim GP concerned for future of rural practices
Dr Paul Armstrong who's originally from Carrick-on-Shannon was recently elected as President of the Irish College of General Practitioners
Jul 15, 2022 17:13
Local doctor issues warning over tick bites and risk of Lyme Disease this summer
The insects can cause Lyme Disease in many people with their bites.
Jun 7, 2022 11:24
Castlerea GP urges no undue worry over Hepatitis
A number of cases of severe Hepatitis in young children have been reported across Europe
May 13, 2022 17:46
Almost 4 million euro paid to Westdoc GP service last year
The services covers a number of counties including Roscommon.
Mar 29, 2022 11:10
Covid surge affecting day to day health care at local GP surgeries
Covid calls are taking up a huge proportion of local GP surgeries time.
Mar 24, 2022 17:56
Positive indications Ireland has reached peak of Omicron - Reid
92 people are in ICU.
Jan 14, 2022 09:44
Emergency Department at Regional Hospital Mullingar extremely busy today
Dec 29, 2021 11:49
GPs stock up on Covid boosters as demand exceeding supply
Thousands of people every day are receiving a booster jab in centres around the country.
Dec 21, 2021 07:46
GP surgeries under immense pressure says local Doctor
An accelerated Covid booster pan is being finalised.
Dec 15, 2021 13:50
35 people waiting on a bed at Sligo Hospital ED
The hospital has recorded high numbers in recent days.
Dec 8, 2021 13:43
Castlerea doctor urges those over-50 to contact their GP for booster
She says GPs around the country are vaccinating the 50-59 age bracket.
Nov 27, 2021 10:12
HSE urging people in Longford to get fully vaccinated
Anyone with concerns should contact their GP.
Nov 3, 2021 17:22
Portiuncula Emergency Department extremely busy today
The hospital would like to apologise to patients and their families for the delays in the ED.
Oct 1, 2021 17:07
Local GP urges those refusing Covid-19 vaccines to reconsider their choice
Dr Kelly believes while everyone is entitled to their own opinion on the jabs, he thinks it's foolish to put yourself at risk by refusing them.
Aug 5, 2021 17:20Shannonside Newsletter
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