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Dr. Keith Swanick proposes law to tackle theft or damage to Life Saving Equipment

New legislation is being drafted by Dr. Keith Swanick Fianna Fáil Health and Mental Health Spokesperson in Seanad Éireann, which would introduce a new offence in relation to the theft or damage of life saving equipment such as defibrillators and lifebuoys. In Ireland approximately 13 people die every day from cardiac arrest and the overwhelming […]

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Roscommon Hospital Patients to be surveyed

Health

Roscommon Hospital is one of 40 hospitals participating in the National Patient Experience Survey, a new nationwide survey asking patients for their views on Hospital care. With an estimated 27,000 patients eligible to participate, approximately 100 of these in the Roscommon area, this will be the largest single survey of the healthcare system to be

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Minister Denis Naughten highlights plight of Boyle M.E. sufferer

Current Affairs, Health

Local Minister Denis Naughten joined Christine Fenton from Boyle outside Dáil Eireann to highlight the plight of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.) sufferers throughout Ireland. Speaking at the event Christine Fenton said “Myalgic Encephalomyelitis has been classified as a neurological disease by the WHO since 1969. Over the past number of decades the condition of M.E. has

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Free Blood Pressure Tests in Boots Pharmacies throughout May

Health

Free blood pressure checks are being provided by Boots Ireland pharmacists nationwide to mark May Measurement Month, a global initiative that aims to test 25 million people for high blood pressure. Adults around the country are encouraged to get their blood pressure checked in order to identify and treat this condition as early as possible

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD “HSE have acted disgracefully in treatment of local man”

Current Affairs, Health

Local Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has called on the HSE and the Minister for Health to act immediately “on the disgraceful neglect” of a local man who, he says, “has been all but abandoned by the system”. Commenting on the issue Michael Fitzmaurice said “After a few years in politics and dealing with the HSE

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Roscommon Further Education Centre to host Marie Keating Foundation Pamper Day

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The students of Roscommon Further Education Centre, Lisnamult are hosting a special Pamper Day in aid of the Marie Keating Foundation, next Tuesday, May 16th. The public are invited to come along on the day and avail of special treats such as facial, nail file and polish, hairdressing etc. There will be Pots of tea

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Eugene Murphy TD calls for more Hospital Beds to be made available

Current Affairs

Local Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has called for the proposed hospital bed capacity review to be expedited after figures obtained by his party reveal the number of elective procedures performed in hospitals across the country has halved in the four years since 2012. The figures released by the HSE show that there were 187,000

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Murphy calls for greater awareness and recognition of Lyme Disease

Current Affairs, Health

Local Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has called for greater awareness and recognition of Lyme Disease. Deputy Murphy attended a rally outside Dáil Éireann on Wednesday when up to 200 people affected by Lyme Disease highlighted the condition, as well as what they contend is its lack of recognition by health and political authorities. A

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Top 5 tips to become Sun Smart from Roscommon Hospital

Health

The Department of Plastic Surgery in Roscommon Hospital recently hosted a very successful Safe Sun and Awareness Campaign and they are encouraging people to become Sun Smart. The aim of the campaign was to increase knowledge among patients, visitors and members of the public regarding the dangers of sun exposure, the benefits of sun protection

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IBTS to host Blood Donation Clinics in Roscommon town

Health, Local News, Roscommon town Kilteevan

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service will old three Blood Donation Clinics in Roscommon town over the coming days. The Blood Donation Clinics will be held at the Abbey Hotel and the details are as follows: Tuesday April 25th from 5pm – 8:30pm.. Wednesday April 26th from 5pm – 8:30pm. Thursday April 27th from 5pm –

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#hellomynameis initiative launched at Roscommon Hospital

Health

Roscommon Hospital recently launched the #hellomynameis campaign which aims to enhance compassionate care by reminding healthcare professionals to introduce themselves to patients in all healthcare interactions. And the main message is to promote high quality communication in order to treat patients with dignity and respect. Launching the campaign, Ursula Morgan, Director of Nursing at Roscommon

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD welcomes approval for cystic fibrosis drug Orkambi

Current Affairs, Health

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has welcomed the news this evening that the HSE has reached agreement, in principle, with the drug company Vertex for the drugs Orkambi and Kalydeco to be provided to people with cystic fibrosis from the beginning of next month. Orkambi will be provided for patients aged 12 years and older and Kalydeco

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Michael Fitzmaurice TD blasts HSE for hiring more Managers that Doctors and Nurses

News

Michael Fitzmaurice TD has blasted the HSE as being “out of control” after figures released over the weekend revealed that they had hired more Managers that Doctors and Nurses over the past two years. The figures in question showed that there are now 1,789 more managers in the organisation than there was two years ago

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Eugene Murphy TD – Extension of maternity leave needed to help parents of premature babies

Current Affairs, Health

Present legislation and policy does not take into account the huge unforeseen pressure and turmoil families face when caring for a premature baby. That’s according to local Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy who was speaking in the Dáil last week during the Private Members Business on the extension of maternity leave and benefit. The Fianna

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HSE QUIT Smoking campaign builds on momentum

Health

The HSE has launched the latest phase of the award-winning QUIT Smoking campaign, which uses powerful real-life stories to encourage smokers to quit for good. Launched by Minister for Health, Simon Harris TD, the new QUIT Smoking campaign builds on the success of previous testimonial adverts, and celebrates the fact that today in Ireland, there

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