18 January 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Lack of oxygen to the brain at birth affects almost 200 babies in Ireland each year and results in death or disability in over 2 million infants each year globally. The condition, known as Hypoxic Ischematic Encephalopathy (HIE), causes brain injury due to lack of oxygen and can […]
14 January 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie According to the most recent figures, the number of participants in the Seniors Alert Scheme in Cork has increased by 2,278. Cork Senator, Tim Lombard, confirmed that figures to end of October 2018 show that 4,474 people in Cork were registered participants on the scheme compared to 2,196 […]
12 January 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Over 200,000 people in Ireland suffer from type 2 diabetes, with many believing it to be a chronic disease for which medication is the only solution. In her new cookbook, Reverse Your Diabetes: The Revolutionary Diet Plan for Taking Control of Type 2 Diabetes, Dr Eva shows this […]
3 January 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Irish Cancer Society launches new courses for 2019 Free one-to-one support from the Irish Cancer Society to help local women quit smoking Analysis shows approximately half of the participants quit smoking 2 January 2019: The latest group of participants from the Irish Cancer Society’s We Can Quit smoking […]
30 December 21018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Disability spokesperson Margaret Murphy O’Mahony (A TD for Cork South West) says the 2019 HSE Service Plan is a very mixed bag for people with disabilities. “2018 saw an increase in Personal Assistance hours – 170,000 hours – relative to 2017 so it is disappointing that […]
20 December 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Funds will support the care for children in County Cork AIB, proud sponsors of both Club and County, along with AXA, exclusive underwriters of AIB’s insurance presented The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation with a cheque for €11,050 at AIB Bankcentre. The donation will provide over 680 home […]
20 December 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Samaritans in Cork will mark the Longest Night of the year by reminding those struggling most that they are there for them during their darkest hours. On Friday, 21st December, is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day – and the Longest Night – of the year. To […]
19 December 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The HSE has 11 Injury Units now in place across the country with three located in Cork, which have been open since 2012. By the end of October 2018, 26,536 patients have been treated at the Injury Units in Cork. These include: Bantry Injury Unit (opened in July […]
18 December 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A massive 20-foot container has been filled with food contained in 150 boxes for three Cork charities, following an appeal earlier this month. It has been announced today that this will be be an annual event. The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Mick Finn launched the first ever […]
17 December 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Clonakilty Hospital is set for a €5 million extension, according to Minister of State at the Department of Health, Jim Daly. A planning application has been submitted to Cork County Council for an extension of the Community Hospital which is expected to cost in the region of €5 […]