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Rise of “nightmare” superbug CPE in Galway hospitals

April 9, 2019 By SIN Staff

Rise of “nightmare” superbug CPE in Galway hospitals

By Harry King Carbapenemase Producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) is the latest in a long line of "superbugs". Of all the superbugs, CPE is the most difficult to kill with antibiotics. Last year a total of 56 new cases of patients were recorded in Galway's two public hospitals. This was the second highest level recorded in the country after Tallaght University hospital, which … [Read more...] about Rise of “nightmare” superbug CPE in Galway hospitals

Out of Hours health services pertaining to students

September 18, 2018 By SIN Staff

Out of Hours health services pertaining to students

By Olivia Hanna On Friday 30 August at 12:30pm, I was in pain and discomfort, upset, confused, and in desperate need of a doctor. This wasn’t the first time I’ve been in that position, so I knew what was wrong with me. I had a urinary tract infection that could be remedied with a simple course of antibiotics.  Since I was in pain and needed to be seen as soon as possible, … [Read more...] about Out of Hours health services pertaining to students

Health insurance hikes for international students

February 20, 2017 By SIN Staff

Health insurance hikes for international students

The Health Insurance Authority (HIA) have recently decreed that insurance companies can no longer offer international students, from outside the EU, the affordable and basic health coverage of years gone by. From 3 March, all international students residing in the country for longer than a year must pay for full health coverage, like everyone else. The difference in cost is … [Read more...] about Health insurance hikes for international students

Evening Vigil in Merlin Park

December 18, 2013 By SIN Staff

Evening Vigil in Merlin Park

The NUI Galway society of Students for Sensible Drug Policy is holding an evening time vigil outside of the burned down remains of the Merlin Park addiction clinic on the 20 December at 6.15pm. As has been discussed in this newspaper previously, the HSE Area Management have decided to relocate the Addiction Service from its scenic, fit-for-purpose location in Merlin Park to … [Read more...] about Evening Vigil in Merlin Park

HSE cuts funding to Mental Health and Suicide Student Journalism Award

March 7, 2013 By SIN Staff

HSE cuts funding to Mental Health and Suicide Student Journalism Award

The HSE have announced that they will no longer be funding the Mental Health and Suicide category at the Student Media awards. Sean Dunne reports... … [Read more...] about HSE cuts funding to Mental Health and Suicide Student Journalism Award

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