GARRISON doctor Patrick Treacy said he is “honoured to contribute” to a leading documentary which will explore the growth of aesthetic medicine across the world and the role it plays. Dr Patrick Treacy, who rose to fame after he formed a relationship with pop music icon Michael Jackson, will feature in a new documentary ‘LOOKS’ […]
Minister’s vision for SWAH is ‘limited’
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has published the ‘Implementation and Funding Plan’ for initiatives to tackle hospital waiting lists.
Nadia on a mission to raise awareness of Endometriosis
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A LOCAL woman has shared her journey of years of pain, frustration and resilience, shining a light on the urgent need for change in women’s healthcare. Endometriosis is a painful condition affecting hundreds of millions of women worldwide, yet it is believed to be significantly under-researched and under-diagnosed. Fermanagh woman Nadia Stenson is one of an […]
SOAS meetings continue around Fermanagh
FURTHER events have been taking place this week as local campaigners continue to garner support for the plan to save services at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH). At the start of the year Save Our Acute Services (SOAS) launched a ‘roadmap’ plan, outlining in practical ways how services can be restored and retained at the […]
Western Trust announces ENT surgery at SWAH
Ear, nose and throat day procedure surgery began at the SWAH in Enniskillen this week.
‘No patient safety concerns’ – SWAH report
Fermanagh campaigners SOAS have said safety claims in the report by the health regulator are “a complete travesty.”
Hundreds attend to support launch of SOAS roadmap
HUNDREDS of people turned out to Fermanagh House on Monday night as health campaign group ‘Save Our Acute Services’ (SOAS) launched a discussion paper on a roadmap for the restoration of services at South West Acute Hospital (SWAH). The document provides a framework for meeting the Department of Health’s obligations in relation to the shortfall […]
Health rumours could force staff to leave SWAH
STAFF at the South West Acute Hospital “have expressed their disappointment with the rumours” that the ICU department was under threat after the Trust defiantly said it won’t be downgraded. Leading Consultant Cardiologist, Dr Monica Monaghan, feels that speculation on the future of the South West Acute Hospital is having a major affect on the recruitment […]
Fermanagh health info requests deemed ‘vexatious’
The Department of Health has deemed Freedom of Information requests on the SWAH situation to be “vexatious.”
WATCH: Cancer Connect providing life changing services
OCTOBER is Breast Care Awareness month and the team at Cancer Connect NI is keen to spread the word about their services which are available to cancer patients. At its homely centre beside the entrance to Forthill Park, the charity offers a wide range of support services to all cancer patients. The bra and swimwear […]