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High volume of calls at NoWDOC
They also added that urgent calls will be prioritized.
Dec 27, 2022 13:49
2023 shows little hope of GP shortage being resolved- Local Doctor
Longford GP Paul Trueick has warned that population growth means there are simply not enough doctors to go around.
Dec 22, 2022 17:59
Efforts to secure daycare facility in Carrick-on-Shannon at advanced stage
The issue is being raised by Deputy Marian Harkin.
Dec 14, 2022 07:16
Longford woman's inquest told vaccine reaction could be linked to her death
A treating neurologist says it can be taken into account that the vaccine could have caused her illness "in the absence of all other explanations."
Nov 30, 2022 14:24
New legislation will see 'opt-out system' introduced for organ donation
It will be brought before cabinet today.
Nov 29, 2022 07:57
Major increase in NowDoc calls over Bank Holiday weekend
The service that covers South Donegal and Leitrim saw close to 500 extra calls compared to the previous weekend.
Nov 2, 2022 12:15
HSE paid almost €10 million to private recruitment firms
Galway GP says HSE spending on private recruitment firms is a waste of money.
Oct 22, 2022 13:25
Hiqa praise quality of care at Longford disability service centre
The inspection took place in July of this year at the centre for a total of nine adults.
Oct 4, 2022 12:33
New temporary Galway Hospital ED to open within weeks
The temporary Emergency Department will have higher capacity than the hospital's previous ED.
Sep 29, 2022 08:25
56 health consultant positions vacant across Shannonside Region
Concerns have been raised that the vacancies, taken with those nationally, are making it difficult to tackle long patient waiting lists.
Sep 28, 2022 13:26
Staffing boost for Roscommon minor injury unit announced
The unit is seeing an increase in numbers attending over the last two years.
Sep 26, 2022 11:19
Roscommon health expert warns of effects of long Covid
The HSE Covid lead for Roscommon is warning of growing numbers of people with long term effects of the disease.
Aug 18, 2022 13:14
Local TD urges Government to fulfill promises on long covid clinics
Deputy Naughten thinks establishing this infrastructure could have wide ranging benefits further down the road.
Aug 16, 2022 17:26
Local Councillor calls for dialysis unit at Roscommon Hospital
The issue was raised at a recent meeting of Roscommon County Council.
Jul 27, 2022 13:39Shannonside Newsletter
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