17 November 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie What is Immunotherapy all about? Irish Cancer Society announces details of latest Decoding Cancer event in Cork The Irish Cancer Society will hold a Decoding Cancer talk called “What is Immunotherapy all about?” in Cork University Hospital next Tuesday 19th November. The free public talk will feature a... Read More
15 November 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The College of Medicine and Health, UCC have awarded the first ‘Diploma in Paramedical Science’ to newly qualified National Ambulance Service (NAS) Paramedics. This Diploma represents the culmination of 2 years study and training with the Ambulance Service and University College Cork. The 41 successful candidates will now... Read More
9 November 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie On Saturday, November 16th, staff at the Mercy University Hospital will go head to head as they battle it out in a charity lip sync battle. Taking place in the Rochestown Park Hotel, there’s promised to be some very impressive performances on the night. As well as the... Read More
7 November 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie What: Christmas Party Night Where: Ballymaloe Grainstore, Shanagarry, East Cork When: Thursday 5 December You can’t see the Bee Gees anymore, but they are Stayin’ Alive in this tribute show in Ballymaloe Grainstore on Thursday 5 December. Dining, drinks and non-stop dancing make it the perfect Christmas night... Read More
6 November 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork University Hospital (CUH) has issued a statement this evening stating their facility has been exceptionally busy in recent weeks. “Due to this increased level of activity and subsequent admissions, it is regrettable that some patients may experience a delay in the ED. The increase in attendance is... Read More
1 November 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie “We’ve not just built a gym, we’re intent on creating a community” said Seamus Crowe, Owner of District, and seasoned fitness industry professional. Following a €3.5 million investment, District, a new concept in health and leisure has opened in Cork City. The 48,000 sq. ft premises features state-of-the... Read More
28 October 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie In the midst of daunting study schedules and heavy workloads, the next generation of Cork’s medical profession will come together to show that a good deed goes a long way, as they gear up to officially launch UCC Med Day 2020 on Tuesday 29th October, to coincide with... Read More
22 October 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Minister of State at the Department of Health Jim Daly TD, on Monday, officially opened the new Bon Secours Cork Cancer Centre, marking the completion of the wider €77 million expansion of the hospital. The new Bon Secours Cork Cancer Centre now offers the most technologically advanced radiotherapy... Read More
21 October 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Make Your Mark on Cancer charity walk raises €50,000 for the Mercy Hospital Foundation Organisers of the 7th annual ‘Make Your Mark on Cancer’ charity walk have announced that this year’s walk has raised an outstanding €50,000 for the Mercy University Hospital Foundation. An additional €5,000 was raised... Read More
19 October 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Crisis at Cope Foundation was flagged months ago Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Disability Margaret Murphy O’Mahony has accused the government of ignoring repeated warnings about a funding crisis in the disability sector. The Cope Foundation, which supports children and adults with intellectual disabilities, says it needs an additional... Read More
18 October 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie HSE fails to give completion date for St. Joseph’s in Millstreet or Kanturk Community Hospital Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West Michael Moynihan has slammed further delays to upgrade works at two nursing homes in North Cork, which should have been completed last year. Deputy Moynihan has... Read More
17 October 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Ireland’s new charity Air Ambulance service has been announced as the official charity partner for this year’s Guinness Cork Jazz Festival. The partnership with Irish Community Rapid Response (ICRR) will include a major fundraising prize draw, with tickets sold during the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival. ICRR Pilot Captain... Read More