Figures released by the UK Department of Health yesterday showed that 25 women gave Roscommon addresses at UK abortion clinics in 2015. According to the UK Department of Health figures, the number of women giving Irish addresses at abortion clinics has decreased from 6,673 in 2001 to 3,451 in 2015, a decline of 48%. This …
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RTÉ Sports Broadcaster, Michael Lyster officially opened ‘Slí An Chroí’ Family Room in Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe recently. The family room will provide a dedicated space for families of patients who are at end of life. The facility, will allow families a private space away from the ward to relax and take some time out …
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As we enter the summer months with people more likely to engage in outdoor pursuits, the HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) is urging people to protect themselves against Lyme disease, an uncommon infection spread by infected biting tick. “Ramblers, campers, mountain bikers, and others who work and walk in forested or grassy areas must …
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Roscommon Disability Support, in association with the HSE, are running a programme entitled “Self Care to Wellness” aimed at people living with a long term health condition. This programme will be delivered for six weeks, in sessions lasting 2 hours 30 minutes, where you will learn new skills to manage your health condition on a …
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The first meeting of the Roscommon-East Galway Carers Support Network is set to take place in Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon town on Wednesday next May 4th at 7pm. A number of volunteers have come together to establish a Carers Support Network in the area where it is estimated some 4,000 Carers provide essential home care services …
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To celebrate Poetry Day, this Thursday April 28th, a Menu of Poems called ‘Soul Food’ will be distributed throughout Irish hospital wards, waiting rooms and other healthcare settings for patients, visitors and staff to enjoy. Dani Gill with Maureen Kennelly, Colette Bryce and Margaret Flannery at Poems for Patience, UHG Picture Credit: David Ruffles The …
Michael Fitzmaurice TD has said that figures contained in a report published by the Irish Cancer Society which show that public patients have to wait up to 25 times longer than private patients for cancer testing “is an absolute disgrace and a situation that will have to be tackled immediately by whatever Government is in …
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Roscommon is one of four towns in the country to be chosen to pilot the Department of Health’s “Minor Ailment Scheme”. From June 1, medical card holders will be able to get treatment for common illnesses from a community pharmacy without need for a GP visit. The Pilot will last for three months and further …
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The free Stress Control Programme, run by the HSE Psychology Department in Ballinasloe begins tomorrow evening (Tuesday 19th) and continues every Tuesday up to the 24th of May. The six sessions Programme aims to help the large number of people who experience stress, through learning new ways to help overcome it. Each session will deal …
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A number of volunteers have come together to establish a Carers Support Network in the Roscommon – East Galway area where it is estimated some 4,000 Carers provide essential home care services for people and loved ones without whom the state would have to intervene. This voluntary support group envisage monthly meetings rotating around the …
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A dietetic-nursing initiative at the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Unit in Merlin Park, led by Mairéad Doyle (Senior Dietitian) and Róisín Callanan (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Nurse), has won an award at the recent Irish Healthcare Centre Awards. The project entitled “Weight Management and Psychotropic Medication” won the Patient Safety Hospitals category at …
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Over 2,200 people are waiting on a first appointments at Roscommon Hospital and 1,200 people are waiting for Inpatient/Day Procedures at the Hospital according to the latest monthly figures from the National Treatment Purchase fund. A breakdown of the Inpatient/Day figures for Roscommon Hospital shows that: – 1,080 People are waiting on “Plastic Surgery” procedures, …
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Aviva Health has created a replica ‘Love Lock’ Ha’penny Bridge to mark the launch of its ‘Price Lock Promise’ offer for customers renewing their health insurance policy between now and the end of April. The tradition of placing a lock on a bridge as a promise between lovers and friends has led to many bridges …
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Roscommon Disability Support, in association with the HSE, are running a programme entitled “Self Care to Wellness” aimed at people living with a long term health condition. This programme will be delivered for six weeks, in 2.5 hour sessions, where you will learn new skills to manage your health condition on a day to day …
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Padraig Pearses GAA Club are holding a Health and Addiction Awareness Meeting in their Clubhouse – at Woodmount, Creagh on Monday next, March 21st, at 8pm. Speakers on the night include: Liam Curley – Addiction Counselling Expert Justin Campbell – Roscommon Senior Team Hurling Manager and Counsellor Niall McNamee – Current Offaly Senior Footballer and …
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