The Western Trust had a 100 percent record in meeting its target waiting times for some types of cancer.
MLAs HAVE THEIR SAY: Sean Lynch
The Sinn Fein MLA has said there will be “no return to the status quo” even after the election.
MLAs HAVE THEIR SAY: Richie McPhillips
SDLP’s Richie McPhillips said the electorate are “sick to the teeth” of the current Stormont situation
BUG: ‘Keep away from hospital’ advice as virus spreads
Vomiting bug spreads around county over festive period.
PSYCHOACTIVE: “Legal highs” still big problem here
New statistics show, of those presenting for drug treatment, the highest number of those injecting were here in the Western Trust area.
FCT determined to stay on the road despite cuts
The vital service has been busier than ever thanks to the hard work of staff and volunteers.
You won’t go hungry at SWAH this Christmas
While the doctors and nurses keep the patients healthy, the catering staff keep the patients of South West Acute Hospital from going hungry. Every year, the catering staff go above and beyond expectations to ensure staff and patients get a freshly cooked and tasty meal. Jerome Nicole, has been working in the […]
Dietitian Orlaith puts her best foot forward
Orlaith McMahon, from Monaghan is a dietician at the hospital and with the nature of Orlaith’s work, and all of the meals and sweets that people eat over Christmas, this is a busy period for dieticians in SWAH. “Winter is always busy as there is always so many more admissions, and everyone is rushing […]
Staff make Christmas special in hospital
Staff at SWAH have been gearing up all year for the busy winter period and its increased ailments, particularly amongst children and the elderly. As he prepares for another busy Christmas on call, Dr Ronan O’Hare says the focus over recent months has been on managing human resources with patient demand when there are […]
Festive flotilla brings Christmas cheer
IF you’re out shopping in Enniskillen this Saturday evening, keep an eye out for a very special flotilla on the River Erne. Each year, weather permitting, the children from Roscor Youth Village load their canoes with Christmas trees and twinkling lights then sail around the island town while singing festive carols for the three […]