Flu hospitalisations up by a third in one week, HSE figures show – The Irish Times
The number of people hospitalised with flu has increased by a third over the past week, following a…
Quakers to sell Bloomfield mental health hospital in Rathfarnham – The Irish Times
The Quakers in Ireland are to sell Bloomfield mental health hospital due to the ageing profile of the…
Study finds link between eating cheese and lower dementia risk – The Irish Times
In a large new published study, researchers found that eating high-fat cheese or cream was associated with a…
Improved disability and youth mental health services among commitments in HSE’s 2026 plan – The Irish Times
Improvements to disability services, an 18 per cent increase in the number of cervical screening tests and an…
Pandemic payments to health staff had weak controls and governance gaps, HSE audit finds – The Irish Times
There were notable control weaknesses and governance gaps in arrangements for paying out the State’s €1,000 special payment…
Flu season has started weeks early with ‘significant pressures’ expected on hospitals – The Irish Times
“Significant pressures” on healthcare services is expected in coming weeks amid an early start to the flu season,…
Government braces for 'significant pressure' on hospitals with flu, Covid-19 and RSV circulating – The Journal
Government braces for ‘significant pressure’ on hospitals with flu, Covid-19 and RSV circulating The JournalVisitor restrictions at Wexford Hospital…
HSE currently developing a proposal for a 75-bed acute mental health service at Cork hospital
Cork TD Liam Quaide who worked as a clinical psychologist in the North Cork mental health services from…
Eligible patients urged to get vaccinated as flu hospitalisations double in one week – The Journal
Eligible patients urged to get vaccinated as flu hospitalisations double in one week The JournalSurge in flu-like cases among…
The patients improving Ireland’s health system – The Irish Times
The “complex acetabular fracture in bed 11” that medical staff talked about was Maureen Nolan’s beloved husband Gabriel,…
Mental health watchdog withdraws legal action over ‘unprecedented’ failings at Cork unit – The Irish Times
The Mental Health Commission (MHC) has withdrawn a legal case against Cork University Hospital over what the watchdog…
Best and worst hospitals rated for staff handwashing as winter season illnesses loom
Some hospitals have gone backwards in the hygiene marker since the pandemic. Stock photo: Getty The hospitals with…