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CervicalCheck support group tells government 'time is up' to discuss proposed tribunal
The 221+ group wrote to Health Minister Stephen Donnelly today.
Return of thousands of Irish people for Christmas could result in 'hundreds or thousands of cases' in January
Deputy CMO Dr Ronan Glynn said he thinks the majority of people will decide “it’s simply not worth it”.
Opinion: I was shamed for being diagnosed with Covid
Amy Donohoe was diagnosed with Covid-19 last month and found that the experience brought with it an unwelcome sense of shame.
How can we avoid burnout through this strange winter?
Tracy Ward explains how burnout affects us – and what to do if we’re feeling it.
Opinion: Eating disorders are ruthless but specialised regional care is hard to find
One mother, who has seen her daughter suffer, feels the Government and HSE are badly failing people with eating disorders.
Under-staffing issues in health service 'exacerbated by Covid-19 absences'
The INMO will appear at the Dáil’s health committee today.
Cross-border co-operation on Covid-19 raises hopes for all-island healthcare system amid Brexit fears
For years, cross-border healthcare has been slowly and tentatively developing. Now Brexit poses a threat.
Concerns over 'significant delay' in delivery of flu vaccine from HSE supplier
Pharmacists have said the uncertainty about deliveries and cancellation of appointments may undermine the vaccination programme.
Announcement expected as Cabinet meets to discuss possible Level 4 restrictions in border counties
It follows a decision by the Stormont Executive to close schools for two weeks.
Warning that Republic will follow North's Covid-19 trend without 'radical' change in behaviours this week
Dr Mary Favier said the health service here faces a greater challenge due to resourcing deficiencies.
Sexual abusers ‘going unchecked’ in Ireland's health service, report claims
Dignity 4 Patients raised “grave concerns” ahead of the publications of its annual report tomorrow.
Extract: 'Running makes me feel alive, connected to the moment'
Author of The Cow Book, John Connell shares his experience of one long and glorious run he had through a forest in Longford, in an extract from his new book.
'People are afraid': Only tenth of women invited for cervical cancer screenings made appointments
Out of 110,000 invitations, only 12,000 have come forward, according to CervicalCheck director.
Plans to 'reverse PUP cuts and double investment in housing': Sinn Féin launches alternative Budget
Sinn Féin said it would aim to spend €18.28 billion in total, €6.28 billion more than the government’s target.
'We must not rob Peter to pay Paul': HSE to report back on late cancer diagnosis and outcomes
The Taoiseach said the lockdown did impact on the non-Covid illness.
Three out of 10 cancers in Ireland are 'potentially preventable through lifestyle changes'
That’s according to a new report published by the National Cancer Registry.
Ireland's public healthcare expenditure ranks ninth in Europe, ESRI report says
The report author said Ireland’s HCE should not be “interpreted as a measure of hospital service expenditure”.
Selling Our Genes: Government inaction allowing private sector to take control of our DNA
Hospitals and universities across Ireland are collaborating with Genuity Science due to, experts say, lack of a public project or strategy.
Selling Our Genes: UCD agreement with for-profit DNA collection company 'restrictive'
Expert familiar with such agreements cited issues with data access, exclusivity and intellectual property.
Selling Our Genes: Government needs to keep ‘our national identity’ in public ownership
Ireland still has a chance to take control of genomics research – if it follows this advice.
'People are devastated': St John of God to hand over services to HSE due to 'underfunding crisis'
SJOG currently provides intellectual disability and mental health services to over 8,000 people.
The flu vaccine and children: Here is everything parents need to know
“The flu vaccine is one of the safest vaccines we have, it’s one of the oldest vaccines we have,” a GP said.
Opinion: We cannot let concerns about cross-border shopping stop us controlling a minimum price of alcohol here
Eunan McKinney of Alcohol Action Ireland says public health demands the commencement of minimum unit pricing must proceed.
Should Ireland be like Sweden or New Zealand? Experts disagree on the next steps in the pandemic
What can Ireland learn from other countries as we enter the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic?
Public health officials renew appeal to reduce our contacts as 234 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed
The latest figures were confirmed by the Department of Health this evening.
Cocaine overtakes opiates to become Ireland's second-most commonly used illicit drug
The findings were outlined in the EU’s drugs agency’s annual report today.
Health watchdog notified of 68 'significant events' of accidental or unintended exposure to ionising radiation
The majority of these events related to CT scans and involved relatively low dosses of radiation.
HIQA: Temperature checks and screening for Covid-19 symptoms should not be carried out in schools
The watchdog has reviewed how other countries are managing the virus in schools.
Parents urged not to 'dose' children who show Covid-19 symptoms with painkillers and to keep them at home
Many schools are reopening their doors to staff and students this week.
More than a quarter of over-65s at risk of harm from mixing alcohol and medication
Alcohol-medication interactions can cause accidents, problems with blood pressure, and liver damage.
‘Gaining health rather than losing weight’: HSE to deliver online event on obesity
The series of seminars will focus on obesity as a chronic disease, rather than as a lifestyle issue.
NPHET recommends asking older people to limit time outdoors and to reduce numbers at home gatherings
Health officials have also recommended that sports be returned to behind-closed-doors.
Taoiseach expresses 'deep concerns' about significant rise in Covid-19 cases yesterday
His comments come after Ireland recorded 200 new cases on Saturday.
Over 600,000 people waiting for first outpatient consultation
Delays created by the Covid-19 pandemic have resulted in a backlog of cases.
Almost half of new Covid-19 cases linked to outbreaks in workplaces
The CSO has been analysing the statistics for the number of people who contracted or died from Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic.
Acting CMO: Covid-19 clusters in schools 'virtually inevitable' once they re-open
Ronan Glynn said NPHET was not likely to recommend closing all schools if clusters break out.
'We are firefighting': Consultants warn newborns may be at risk due to Covid pressure on hospitals
Many neonatal units have no isolation facilities to deal with coronavirus patients.
What we can learn from the world's 'Blue Zones' - where people regularly live into their 90s and 100s
Lifestyle changes can cure some diseases and significantly extend our lives, writes Professor Ciaran O’Boyle.
NFL player to miss 2020 season after positive Covid-19 test uncovers serious heart condition
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Cameron Smith requires surgery.
Most of Ireland's teens are healthy and ambitious, but not all of them get the same fighting chance
20% of 17 and 18 year olds surveyed were found likely to be depressed.
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