News - healthcare
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 07:49
Leitrim patients will be stranded without community car- Harkin
Deputy Harkin said the scheme has so far saved the State over €111,000 in hospital and health transport.
Oct 5, 2023 14:19
Sligo University Hospital ED one of the busiest in the country today
Hospitals across the Shannonside region are currently dealing with a total of 76 patients on trolleys.
Sep 28, 2023 13:24
Permission sought for significant expansion of local Private Hospital
Plans submitted to Westmeath County Council seek the construction of a new 54 bed extension to the hospital at Ballinderry.
Jul 6, 2023 08:30
Major increase in resignation and early retirements among HSE staff
It's a 15 per cent increase on 2021.
Feb 20, 2023 09:55Shannonside Newsletter
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