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Over 200 medicines now unavailable to Irish patients due to supply issues
40 per cent the over 200 medicines currently out of stock were found to have just one supplier.
Jan 9, 2023 08:43
A&E trolley chaos could cause up to 50 unnecessary deaths per week says medical expert
Stephen Black, a data scientist from Belfast, is basing his findings on the results of a major study.
Jan 8, 2023 08:40
Local TD calls for Daíl to return early amid worsening trolley crisis
Deputy Harkin is urging the Minister to open private hospitals to take the overflow.
Jan 4, 2023 13:21
Sligo hospital in top five of most overcrowded last month
Sligo hospital has seen huge overcrowding during the last year leading to over 34 consultants in the facility to write a letter to the Taoiseach expressing their concern
Dec 1, 2022 08:44
New minor injury unit to have positive impact on Mullingar Hospital
It will cater for suspected broken bones, wounds, minor burns and scalds among other services.
Nov 1, 2022 18:07
Public warned of significant delays at Mullingar Hospital ED
People may be waiting a number of hours for treatment.
Sep 12, 2022 12:49
Staff under pressure at Sligo Hospital as ED third busiest nationwide
Both Sligo and Galway University Hospitals are reporting heavy overcrowding today.
Jul 18, 2022 13:31
Councillor disputes local hospital cancellation figures
According to Councillor Byrne, the figures do not take into account the rescheduled procedures.
Jun 29, 2022 13:17
Covid-19 hospitalisations quadruple locally this month
Nationally, the health service is dealing with 721 people with Covid in hospitals according to the latest HSE figures.
Jun 28, 2022 13:24
Covid levels double across hospitals in the Shannonside region
While the number of positive patients in local hospitals is still low compared to earlier this year, health officials are urging the public to be mindful.
Jun 8, 2022 13:28
Psychiatrists concerned about changes to Mental Health Act
The new laws on how and why a person can be admitted to a psychiatric unit are being looked at as part of the process
Mar 22, 2022 18:06
Severe overcrowding at Sligo Hospital today
There are long delays at the hospital.
Mar 22, 2022 13:30
Sligo Hospital to lift Covid visiting restrictions from next week
Visitors are still requested to wear masks when attending the hospital
Feb 18, 2022 13:34
Sacred Heart & Portiuncula hospital expansions discussed in Seanad today
Both facilities will increase bed capacity once works are complete.
Jan 27, 2022 13:59Shannonside Newsletter
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