Almost three quarters of all psychology posts in primary care within the South Lee region of Cork are vacant, according to HSE figures. This has prompted a Cork TD to express concern that young people may be dropping out of school or turning 18 while waiting for an appointment, and are no longer eligible for … Read more
More than 5,000 adults in the Cork and Kerry region are waiting on a first appointment with a HSE dietitian. Figures provided in response to a query from The Echo show these patients could be waiting for between four and 174 weeks to be seen. Cork Kerry Community Healthcare (CKCH), figures how there are 5,243 … Read more
Health experts in Cork have warned there could be “another surge of influenza activity”, with the flu season likely to continue well into next month. Dr John Sheehan, a GP in Blackpool and Fianna Fáil city councillor, said levels of the infection in the community have been “significant” and that a further spike in cases … Read more
Due to a surge of flu cases, Cork Kerry Community Healthcare will be holding free nasal flu vaccine walk-in clinics for children aged 2-17 on Monday, December 30. Children are given the nasal vaccine by spraying the vaccine once into each nostril. It is a quick and painless spray. Children can breathe normally and many … Read more