Three people hospitalised after nine prisoners overdose at Midlands Prison
THE IRISH PRISON Service (IPS) said it is working closely with the HSE in response to a “number…
One fifth of capital funds spent on Children’s Hospital
Between 2020 and 2025, a total of 486 HSE capital projects were delivered – 409 in health and…
Inpatient hospital treatment rises just 2% despite 52% spending increase, data shows – The Irish Times
The health service only increased its most demanding and costly form of hospital care by only 2 per…
Minister for Health defends Saturday hospital unit that treated five patients in 12 weeks – The Irish Times
A consultant-led acute medical assessment unit (AMAU) pilot project ran on Saturdays in Co Donegal was “not a…
Sepsis survivor urges people to be aware of ‘silent, devastating’ illness
A teenager who survived sepsis has urged people to be aware of the signs of the “silent, devastating”…
Hiqa calls for ‘urgent action’ at Kerry nursing home as residents put to bed at 6pm
Hiqa has urged “significant action” to address concerns at a public nursing home in Kerry, including complaints that…
Cork’s new ‘dual diagnosis’ hub has already helped 250 people
A new HSE service in Blackpool has already seen 250 people suffering from mental health difficulties and substance…
No completion date agreed for Ireland’s €2.2bn National Children’s Hospital
There is currently no date agreed for completion of the new children’s hospital between construction firm BAM and…
Large outbreak of aggressive strain of MRSA superbug in Ireland was linked to bouncy castles
PLAYING ON BOUNCY castles has been linked to the largest ever recorded outbreak of a common superbug in…
The ‘just do it’ model of leadership isn’t delivering for patients or consultants
Our ageing population is a triumph of the impact of our increasing wealth as a nation over the…
Fit and active Cork mum facing second lung cancer operation
Gillian Ryan, a non-smoker and fitness enthusiast, had just turned 40 when she underwent major surgery to remove…
40% of infertility issues are linked to men’s health
A leading HSE expert has called for the recruitment of more specialists in male infertility and greater awareness…