Boots WebMD
November 15, 2009
Not feeling the best? Feeling a little bit under the weather? But not really sure what is wrong with you?
The Boots Company have launched since last month Boots WebMD. This site has information and advice in relation to all your health needs. It provides comprehensive medical information enables us to present you with compelling, credible and up-to-date content on the latest health topics, news and research. Read the rest of this entry »
Mary Harney Urges Pregnant Women to get Flu Vaccination
November 13, 2009
Speaking at an emergency medicine conference in Co Clare today, Minister Mary Harney urged women to follow doctors recommendations on the vaccine. Read the rest of this entry »
C-Difficile Confirmed in Navan Hospital
November 13, 2009
The HSE have confirmed that there has been an outbreak of C-Difficile (C-Diff) in Our Lady’s Hospital Navan. Restrictions have been placed in the hospital for visitors. Elective operations in the orthopedic department have been cancelled. Read the rest of this entry »
Cancer Society demands €1 hike in price of cigarettes
November 12, 2009
The Irish Cancer Society is calling on the Government to increase the price of a packet of cigarettes by €1.
One Third of College Students suffer from Mental Health Issues
November 9, 2009
One in three college students in Ireland is experiencing mental health problems, according to a university report. Read the rest of this entry »
Swine Flu Vaccinations Week Two
November 9, 2009
We are now coming into the second week of the Swine Flu vaccination.
Being a Patient
November 8, 2009
Just thinking about Tuesday. Read the rest of this entry »
Trolley Watch 269 Patients
November 8, 2009
Figures released from the Irish Nurses Organization on the 6/11/09 reveal that 269 people were on trolley beds at the end of this week. Read the rest of this entry »
€470,000- I have a Tough Job?
November 6, 2009
Not my words (I wish) but the words of the Chief of the HSE Prof. Brendan Drumm. On an article by Ailish O’ Regan on the Irish Independent, Regan reveals to us that Mr. Drumm has refused to comment on his bonus of €70,000. Read the rest of this entry »
Four more people die from the Swine Flu
November 5, 2009
Recent figures released from the HSE have revealed that four people have died from swine flu. This has brought the total to 14 people who have died from the swine flu in Ireland. Health chiefs have revealed that 2 women and a male have passed on in the east of the country. One woman has died in the south of the country. It was revealed that 165 people are in hospital with the H1N1 virus. 19 people are in critical care in intensive care settings. Read the rest of this entry »
