HSE Service Plan points to challenging year for Disability Services – Murphy O’Mahony

top of page 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... Read More

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20th December, 2018

AIB Donate €11,050 to The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation

top of page 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... Read More

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20th December, 2018

Cork Samaritans mark the Longest Night by remembering those who need them most

top of page 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... Read More

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19th December, 2018

HEALTH: Three Injury Units in Cork Treat Over 26,536 Patients in 2018 – Bantry, Mallow, Gurranabraher

top of page 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... Read More

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18th December, 2018

CHRISTMAS CHARITY: 20-foot shipping container filled with food – will be given to the needy

top of page 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... Read More

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17th December, 2018

Major Extension for Clonakilty Community Hospital – Daly

top of page 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... Read More

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10th December, 2018

Honorary Doctorate of Laws (LLD) for Adrienne Cullen today from University College Cork

top of page 10 December 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie After Dutch doctors failed her, Adrienne Cullen, now terminally ill, fought the system and won. She went public with her story about how a major Dutch hospital lost her test results, leaving her with incurable cervical cancer. She’s now using the horror of those experiences... Read More

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6th December, 2018

Skype calls can’t replace real clinics in mental health – Buckley

top of page 6 December 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin Mental Health spokesperson Pat Buckley TD has slammed the claims by the Minister of State for Mental Health Jim Daly that psychiatrist vacancies in child and adolescent services can be dealt with through Skype calls. Deputy Buckley said; “Telemedicine can supplement direct in... Read More

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1st December, 2018

SOCIAL PICS: Bon Secours Hospital Christmas Party

top of page 1 December 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Goran Cajgas and Katie Daly, attending the Bon Secours Hospital staff Christmas party, at the Metropole Hotel. Picture: David Keane.

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1st December, 2018

SPORTS PHOTOS: Glen River parkrun

top of page 1 December 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie What is Glen River parkrun? It is a 5km run – it’s you against the clock. When is it? Every Saturday at 9:30am. Where is it? The event takes place at Glen River Park, Glen Avenue, The Glen, Cork. See Course page for more details.... Read More

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27th November, 2018

Mental Health services in Cork City stretched to crisis point by inadequate staffing – Ó Laoghaire

top of page 27 November 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD for Cork South-Central Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire today raised the issue of the staffing crisis faced by the HSE in attempting to recruit mental health professionals to vacant positions in Cork and Kerry. Deputy Ó Laoghaire was speaking during a Topical issue debate... Read More

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22nd November, 2018

Mater Private Cork CEO expects acute health services to be over-stretched again this winter

top of page 22 November 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The trolley crisis that caused major disruption to patients waiting for treatment in Accident & Emergency Departments is likely to be repeated this winter, according to the CEO of Mater Private Hospital Cork, Donna Roche. Mater Private Cork regularly accepts patients who have been transferred... Read More

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