Health Minister writes to hospitals deemed to be ‘poor performers’
Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill says some facilities are ‘under-performing’ on productivity Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill. Photos: Collins…
Eilish O’Regan: Will HSE takeover of Children’s Health Ireland just create a new set of problems?
Plan was announced by Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill. Photo: PA A series…
Safe skin-to-skin contact key for new mothers, HSE breastfeeding experts say
It also helps to pass on good bacteria from mother to baby, supporting the development of a healthy…
Residents in private nursing home suffered scabies outbreak lasting months with poor infection control, inspectors reveal
Scabies, which is highly infectious and causes intense itching, infected several residents and staff at the Kilkenny Care…
Patients can bypass GPs with prescription-only medicines from pharmacists for common ailments
Common Conditions Service will be available next year for a range of illnesses and consultancy fee can be…
Stark divide leaves public mental health patients facing delays in Ireland
In contrast, private services offer faster access and in some cases a wider range of treatment options but…
‘When I qualify, I’ll return and begin my nursing career right here’ – hospital porter and healthcare assistant get chance to chase their dream careers
New sponsorship programme offers 30 places to healthcare support staff looking to retrain Ian Healy A hospital porter…
As over 4,800 wait for home care in Ireland, which regions have the largest queues?
Many elderly people in the west and north-west are affected by longer wait times. Stock image: Alamy Waiting…
Mary Robinson condemns ‘unfolding genocide’ in Gaza, but steers clear of presidential comment as she is honoured in Dublin
The former president, who served from 1990 to 1997, received the Stearne medal at the Royal College of…
Public warned of fake Ozempic as thousands of ‘microneedle patches’ seized
‘You simply do not know what you’re purchasing’ – black market tries to capitalise on weight-loss drugs with…
St John of God Brothers to end involvement in hospital and healthcare group as new group chief is announced
Jerry Dempsey will take over the St John of God Hospitaller Services Group (SJOG HSG). It includes the…
Revealed: Counties with highest number of patients receiving free Ozempic jab for diabetes
Galway and north Dublin have the highest number of patients receiving the Ozempic jab for free to treat…