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Explained: What is Sláintecare and what’s the controversy about

In short, Sláintecare is an initiative aimed at abolishing the State’s two-tier health system, replacing it instead with a universal healthcare model. Such set-ups can be seen across Europe, with the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) seen as prime example. The … See more

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Health minister seals future of Portlaoise hospital

WebPhoto posted by Brian Stanley TD. A STRONG assurance on the future of Portlaoise hospital was delivered by health minister Stephen Donnelly this morning, …

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Laois Nationalist — Local man at forefront of national campaign to

WebA PORTLAOISE resident who is on the national intensive care unit (ICU) committee is urging people to support a new campaign to protect health workers. …

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Midland Hospital Portlaoise celebrate International Infection

WebInternational Infection Prevention Week is taking place at the Midland Hospital Portlaoise until Saturday 23 October. The event is taking place around the world …

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Laois Nationalist — Largest Health and Wellbeing show in the …

WebBy Joe Barrett The largest Health and Wellbeing show in the Midlands is set to be staged in Portlaoise in April. The Live Well Expo was launched last week by the …

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Doctor offering free check-ups for homeless people in Laois.

WebDr. Saad Bahussein is offering free medical check-up for homeless people in Laois at his surgery at the Medical Centre, Portlaoise at 1, First Floor, James Fintan …

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HSE Flu vaccination programme opens in Laois

WebThe HSE is asking people in Laois to get the flu vaccine. Director of Public Health Medicine with the HSE’s Public Health Department in the Midlands Dr. Una …

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Rat-infested former Laois health centre is ‘a death trap’

WebOwned by the HSE, the derelict former Midlands Health Board clinic in Newtown, near Crettyard, is boarded up and crumbling into ruin. Laois County Council …

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New facility from Portlaoise Hospital for pregnant women in Laois

WebPictured at the launch of the Community Midwifery-Led Clinic and Parentcraft Antenatal Education at the Portlaoise Family Resource Centre, Treo Nua, Knockmay in …

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No Primary Care Centre in Portlaoise until at least 2026

WebNo Primary Care Centre in Portlaoise until at least 2026. Wednesday, August 24, 2022. By Joe Barrett. The latest on the Primary Health Care Centre planned to be …

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Gala celebration as Midlands Park Hotel launches new facilities

WebMore photos below. IT WAS a night to remember at the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise on Thursday, as the newly refurbished Health and Fitness Club and The …

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Husband of woman who died by suicide says mental health …

WebA man whose wife died by suicide and whose seven-month-old baby son died has told a High Court judge that the mental health system in Ireland is broken. …

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Brenda Fricker opens up on mental health in Tommy Tiernan …

WebJames CoxThe Tommy Tiernan Show is a massive hit with RTÉ viewers and last night’s instalment was no exception.The unique interview style sees Tiernan meet …

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Laois Nationalist — 1,400 deaths linked to air pollution in Ireland

WebDigital Desk Staff. Only one in ten people are aware of the serious health risks associated with burning smoky fuels — although they cause the majority of the …

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HSE announces five new Camhs hubs to support existing services

WebThe health service said the new Camhs hubs aim to provide timely and person-centred support: By offering support in the home or community.

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Laois Nationalist — New taskforce to examine allowing …

WebMinister for Health Stephen Donnelly announced the establishment of a new expert taskforce to support the expansion of the role of pharmacists in Ireland.

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Number of emergency departments failing to meet national …

WebMuireann Duffy. Emergency departments (EDs) in a number of hospitals around the country are failing to meet national standards due to overcrowding, the …

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Laois Nationalist — Healthcare workers deserve ‘special …

WebVivienne Clarke. The director of industrial relations with the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) has said healthcare workers deserve “special recognition” …

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CMO ‘very concerned’ Ireland at high risk of measles outbreak

WebThe Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Prof Breada Smyth said she is very concerned the country is at high risk of a measles outbreak. It follows the death of a man …

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Laois Nationalist — Alleged intensification of Galway quarry …

WebOughterard-based Corrib Community Association claim the site operated by Killola Quarries has “significant impacts” on the local environment, the mental health of …

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