20 August 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie One Cork based firm is to take over the management of seven nursing homes currently operated by another Cork based firm The Residential care home operator, Aperee, has entered an agreement with the Ditchley Group. Aperee is the operational arm of the Blackbee Healthcare Fund, which is the largest dedicated... Read More
16 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The introduction of a National Immunisation Register could lead to better disease prevention and control, Fine Gael TD Colm Burke has said. Deputy Burke said, “Covid-19 has changed how healthcare is delivered in all parts of the world due to the requirement to maintain social distancing and prevent... Read More
14 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Baltimore RNLI were called out to provide a medical evacuation earlier this afternoon (Friday 14 August) from Sherkin Island off the coast of Baltimore, West Cork. The volunteer lifeboat crew launched their all-weather lifeboat at 2.41pm, following a request from the Irish Coast Guard to provide medical assistance... Read More
14 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Limited number of spots available at key fundraiser for leading Cork charity Only a handful of tee-times remain for Cope Foundation’s annual Golf Classic fundraiser. In its 24th year, the annual event raises much-needed funds for people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism and their families. Funds raised from... Read More
13 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie With Mandatory Facemasks now a reality, we all need to get used to the new normal of wearing a Facemask in the coming weeks or even months. What that does not mean however, is that we are confined to wearing the no-frills Chinese surgical mask all the time.... Read More
13 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie There have been no new deaths reported to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre today. There has now been a total of 1,774 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of midnight Wednesday 12th August, the HPSC has been notified of 92 confirmed cases of COVID-19. There is now a... Read More
12 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A partnership between UCC & HSE South/South West Hospital Group (HSE S/SWHG) The College of Medicine and Health (CoMH) UCC, has announced the proposed MSc in Radiation therapy (Graduate entry) will be a 2-year, full-time, taught master’s programme, with a student intake of 12 students in 2020/2021. It... Read More
12 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard has warned ‘staycationers’ not to be complacent about sunscreen. Senator Lombard said: “Thankfully for most people, sunscreen is an absolute staple when packing for a trip to sunnier climes. “Unfortunately though, many people forget about sun protection while at home in Ireland. “With... Read More
11 August 2020By Tom Collinstom@TheCork.ie AventaMed is based in the Rubicon Centre, Rossa Avenue, Bishopstown (near CIT) Olive O’Driscoll, co-founder of AventaMed, a Cork-based medical device start-up which is set to revolutionise paediatric ear surgery, is pleased to announce that US-based Keith Jansen has joined the AventaMed team as the new President and CEO. Keith... Read More
11 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Almost 1,000 water consumers in Co Cork received good news this week following the removal of two water supplies by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from their Remedial Action List (RAL). The RAL identifies drinking water supplies that are ‘at risk’ of failing to consistently supply safe, clean... Read More
11 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A 6 day, 1900km trip, in aid of 4 charities A group of adventurers will bring their ultra-challenge to Co. Cork as they take on the ultimate task of cycling a whopping 1,900 kilometres across 32 counties in Ireland in just six days – all in aid of... Read More
10 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The All Ireland Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care (AIIHPC) is calling on people in Cork to learn more about the benefits of palliative care as part of Palliative Care Week. Now in its seventh year, Palliative Care Week takes place from the 13th to 19th September. Palliative... Read More