News - healthcare
Over 100 local children now overdue HSE disability assessment
Children with the likes of autism are waiting to have an assessment of need completed - and is nearly 1,600 more nationally in the space of 3 months.
Nov 21, 2024 13:41
Local councillor wants urgent review of Carrick ambulance service
Cllr Cormac Flynn says the ambulance base only just one crew at any given time.
Nov 5, 2024 13:18
Local Emergency Departments under severe pressure today
Nationally, 593 patients were waiting for a bed in hospital this morning.
Oct 2, 2024 12:31
HIQA praise for upgrade works at Leitrim care home
The Arus Carolan Community Nursing Unit in Mohill is run by the HSE and cares for over 30 residents.
Aug 26, 2024 14:14
Local GP highlights 'changing culture' following recent report
The Irish College of GPs published research last week showing only two counties have adequate GP cover.
Aug 26, 2024 13:41
Over 350 deaths at local emergency departments since 2019
The national figures show 5,428 deaths in Emergency Departments nationwide in the past five years.
Aug 7, 2024 13:35
Family of tragic Longford woman call on HSE to apologise
Bryonny Sainsbury passed away in August 2021, days after she was injured by her horse in Longford.
Aug 1, 2024 17:30
Local councillor calls for enhanced healthcare facilities in Longford
In addition, the Fianna Fáil councillor has noted the need for longer service hours at the existing facilities.
May 14, 2024 13:12
New prescription rules welcomed by local pharmacist
From the beginning of last month, pharmacists can extend prescriptions up to a maximum of 12 months for patients.
Apr 17, 2024 18:12
Locals advised to check healthcare options over Bank Holiday weekend
Parents have also been asked to ensure their children are up to date with the MMR vaccine due to a recent spike in measles cases here.
Apr 1, 2024 13:30
Harkin calls to keep supports for nurses suffering with Long Covid
The payment has been extended several times over the last year but is to come to a definitive termination at the end of March.
Mar 5, 2024 11:20
Health Minister urged to cap hospital parking charges
It emerged yesterday a fresh review is underway , despite it being examined 5 years ago.
Jan 4, 2024 08:41
HSE rolls out new mobile x-ray service in Roscommon
The HSE is expanding the free, community-based service to patients in both public and private nursing homes, community facilities and in their own homes.
Dec 21, 2023 13:15
Covid outbreaks and trolley crisis severely affecting local hospital
Hospital management say they are currently managing five COVID outbreaks on site.
Dec 19, 2023 07:49Shannonside Newsletter
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