Many student nurses and doctors finished their training early to work on the frontline of the Covid pandemic.
Fears grow over cancer figures
The number of local referrals for serious illness has plummeted during the Covid crisis.
Eimir is missing the football
Lisnaskea woman Eimir Martin has certainly hit the ground running after being named ‘Student Midwife of the Year’ at the Queen’s University, Belfast, Midwifery Society Mentor Awards 2020. a previously qualified teacher took a career change to a profession that “always fascinated” her and has now received part of her workplace learning at SWAH What […]
Changed times . . . but keep running for your well-being
Paul O’Neill has been involved athletics for many years and witnessed an upsurge in running throughout the county in the past 10 years. He feels it is so important for our sanity particularly during these days of lockdown because of Covid-19 and says … ‘Just keep on running at your own pace’ Originally, running was […]
Use of safety gear increases by 2000%
THE use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) in local hospitals has increased by over 2,000 per cent but Western Trust state they are in a ‘tremendous position’ with ten days of stock available. Speaking at a recent Western Trust Board meeting Chief Executive Anne Kilgallen said, “Our PPE situation has become more predictable. “For example […]
Family strives to protect ‘little warrior’ from Covid
Six-month-old Dylan was born with a Congenital Heart Defect and is awaiting further heart surgery.
Dedicated ‘Covid Centre’ opens at Enniskillen site
Local GPs pull together to help treat virus victims
Hospital staff ready themselves for Covid-19 challenge
With the full effects of the Covid-19 outbreak thought to be imminent, health workers are up for the fight.
Jump in number of people infected in county
THERE has been a jump in the total number of people suffering from Covid-19 in the local area. The most recent figures published by the Public Health Agency revealed there are now 27 confirmed in the Fermanagh and Omagh area, a jump of 10 from the previous figure of 17. It is important to note […]