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Price caps needed to help parents afford baby formula
Measures designed to encourage breastfeeding should be halted due to the cost-of-living crisis, according to an Irish doctor.
Sep 13, 2023 13:01Ireland needs more services for those with Huntington's says Longford Mother
A walk is taking place at Lough Key Forest Park in Joe's name this Saturday morning to raise awareness of Huntington's.
Jul 20, 2023 18:07Longford mother calls for SMA to be included on newborn heel prick test
The condition causes progressive muscle wasting and loss of mobility.
Jun 29, 2023 17:52Leitrim TD calls for urgent action to halt threat of nursing home closures
“An increasing number of nursing homes are considering leaving the Fair Deal Scheme and say it's not providing sustainable funding
Jun 28, 2023 16:44Long awaited MRI scanner arrives at Mullingar Hospital
A major fundraising effort was undertaken by Friends of Mullingar Hospital to purchase the machine.
Jun 23, 2023 07:10HSE cut backs will see vasectomies unavailable to Leitrim medical card holders
Dr O'Keefe says the procedure is one of the most safe and effective methods of family planning.
Jun 20, 2023 14:10Local fire crews extinguish blaze at Boyle primary care centre
The building was unoccupied at the time and no injuries are reported.
Jun 13, 2023 11:25158 inmates in Castlerea Prison waiting long term for psychiatric treatment
Separately, 78 prisoners were waiting for addiction services or treatments in the Roscommon Prison at the end of 2022.
Jun 12, 2023 13:41Local mother urges parents to be aware of Strep A symptoms following loss of daughter
Kate Molly was born with down syndrome and was a healthy child full of energy and love.
Jun 9, 2023 13:26Health watchdog praises care at Roscommon nursing home
The centre provides care for 36 residents with a range of care needs from low to maximum
Jun 8, 2023 13:12Shannonside Newsletter
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