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…
Child and two women among cluster infected with more serious strain of mpox in Ireland
They were found to have the Clade 1b strain which impacted parts of Africa during a major surge…
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…
‘I proposed on New Year’s Eve’ – Greg O’Shea on upcoming wedding, ‘Love Island’ and managing his asthma
TV presenter is taking icy plunge to raise money for those with the condition Broadcaster Greg O’Shea with…
‘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…
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…