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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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 to drive change... Read More
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 person healthcare but... Read More
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.
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. What does it... Read More
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 “Minister the situation... Read More