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New menopause drug a ‘game changer’, says expert

WEBA newly-approved drug will be a “game changer” for menopausal women experiencing hot flushes, an expert has said. Veoza, which is set to be fully available in …

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HIQA report raises five key concerns over hospital A&E

WEBWed, 03 Apr, 2024 - 15:00. HIQA report raises five key concerns over hospital A&E. HIQA raised a number of concerns about the emergency department at Mayo University …

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Concern in Lahardane as locals face losing access to doctor

WEBMon, 18 Sep, 2023 - 12:17. Concern in Lahardane as locals face losing access to doctor. . Paul O’Malley. The people of Lahardane have demanded that the Minister for Health …

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VHI drops popular health insurance plans in 'surprise' move …

WEBThousands of VHI customers will be forced to change their health insurance cover as the company scraps some of its most expensive plans. VHI will withdraw its …

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Mental Health Commission publishes reports on centres

WEBThe Mental Health Commission (MHC) has published inspection reports for three approved inpatient mental health centres in the West. Inspections took place last …

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Extension to emergency department at MUH is 'years' away

WEBTomás Keating. It will be years before the proposed extension to the emergency department at Mayo University Hospital (MUH) is completed, it has been …

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Mental health service provider St John of God transfers operations …

WEBBy David Young, PA. A leading provider of intellectual disability and community mental health services has announced a decision to transfer its operations …

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Two cases of meningococcal disease in the West

WEBThe Department of Public Health West and North West is responding to two cases of confirmed infection and one probable case of infection of meningococcal …

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Free blood pressure checks in local pharmacies on Thursday

WEBThe Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) is teaming up with RTÉ’s Operation Transformation to support National Blood Pressure Day 2024. The partnership will see …

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Two Mayo towns are best in Ireland for 'work-life balance'

WEBCastlebar and Ballina have emerged as the best places to live in terms of work-life balance in Ireland. According to a survey from Switcher.ie, the county town is …

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Hundreds in Mayo are waiting for home help

WEBTomás Keating. Some 220 people are waiting on additional home support services in Co Mayo, according to new figures. Cllr Michael Kilcoyne asked last week’s …

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Who is Simon Harris

WEBSimon Harris looks all but certain to be named as our next Taoiseach as most of the senior Fine Gael figures who could have challenged him have decided not to …

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MUH apologises to family of deceased Mayo woman for 'failings …

WEBA hospital has apologised over failings in care for a 72-year-old woman who died 11 days after she was admitted to Mayo University Hospital (MUH) suffering from …

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Michelle O’Neill criticises health department over free hospital

WEBMichelle O’Neill made the comments after the Northern Ireland Executive approved a request from the health minister to defer the removal of the charges for …

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No reduction to day services at Mayo hospital

WEBThere won’t be any reduction to day services at Sacred Heart Hospital in Castlebar. Local councillor Michael Kilcoyne said at last week's Regional Health Forum …

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VHI axes popular health insurance policies: What you need to …

WEBVHI has confirmed it will axe four of its popular policies from May 1st. . VHI, the State's largest health insurance provider, has announced plans to scrap a number of …

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Regional cancer centre in west 'crucial to bridge survival rate gap'

WEBSenator Chambers stated that UHG is where patients from the entire west and northwest are treated. "As it stands, survival rates in the west are lower than those …

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Aviva-backed health insurer planning to enter Irish market later …

WEBInsurance company Aviva has confirmed its investment in a new start-up which plans to offer private health insurance in Ireland. Subject to the new business …

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