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Kerry Stroke Service goes virtual to support patients
Kerry Stroke Support Group was set up in 2009 as an initiative of the Tralee Primary Care Team to support stroke survivors in Co Kerry. Mary Carmody, Chairperson Stroke Group explains that when her then 54 year old husband had a stroke in 2006, he was “a very unlikely candidate to have a stroke.
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Mum praises intervention that saved “walking miracle” son
According to Cork native AnneMarie McAuliffe, her fifteen year old son Conor is a “walking miracle.” Conor attends St Paul’s School, part of the Cope Foundation, in Cork City.
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Enthusiastic welcome at Tralee Vaccination Centre
The team at the Tralee public vaccination centre are currently welcoming people from the 65-69 age-group for vaccinations, with lead co-ordinator Máire Flynn explaining that everyone comes in with a smile and is met with a smile from the enthusiastic staff: “We’re smiling welcoming them, and they’re smiling coming in.”
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Maria feels the benefits of quitting three months on
Quitting is working out for Maria Moran so far. Having taken her own advice in November to “just do it” she has now recorded five months as a quitter. And her daughter is delighted. Nine year old Caoimhe was the original inspiration and motivation for Maria, who is Business Manager with HSE Older Persons Services in Cork. Having been a smoker since her teens, the Cork native had considered quitting in the past but never actively tried. Caoimhe’s announcement last year to her mum that she didn’t want her to die from smoking, was the emotional bolt that finally motivated her into action.
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Musical therapeutic interventions return
Clients at Grangemore mental health rehabilitation centre in Waterford were treated to some top class musical entertainment last week, as the “Covid Care Concerts” series paid them a return and welcome visit.
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Chicks bring cheer to Dungarvan Community Hospital
Residents at Dungarvan Community Hospital in Co. Waterford had a special treat in recent days when they had a very special visit from some Easter chicks.
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