Wexford TD James Browne has said the growing concern over access to cancer screening services must be dealt with immediately. Deputy Browne said that having BreastCheck and CervicalCheck screening services…
Senator Malcolm Byrne has expressed concern that hospital waiting lists have been growing significantly during the Covid19 lockdown period.He pointed out that nationally, the numbers waiting for inpatient appointments grew…
Minister for Health Simon Harris TD has today announced his intention to extend the influenza vaccine to children without charge. Minister Harris confirmed all of those in the HSE-defined at-risk…
The HSE’s South East Community Healthcare’s Wexford Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) completed a long-awaited transfer to new premises this week. There are two CAMHS teams in place…
Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi which is spread by the bite of a tick. Ticks are tiny spider-like creatures with three life-cycle stages, the smallest of…
What is Leptospirosis?Leptospirosis is an infection frequently found both in domestic and wild animals, which can spread to humans. Leptospirosis in Ireland is usually picked up from rats, although a milder…
An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, has today announced from Washington DC, that schools, colleges and public facilities are to close until March 29th The news comes as the Covid-19 virus has…
As is the case with any new illness, there can be much genuine worry among citizens in relation to the dangers of contracting it, while there will be an expectation…
Operation Transformation is taking a 20/20 vision to health in the new year and the search is now on for new leaders to take up the mantle and inspire the…
By DAN WALSH in GOREY St. Aidan’s Services is facing a serious reduction in services and a real threat of closure and is calling on ministers, deputies and public representatives…