Information For Patients

While it is unlikely that we will see a case of Ebola in Ireland it is important that all our patients are aware of the protocols we have in place. If you have any reason to think that you may be at risk of having Ebola… and Have recently travelled through or return from one […]

Frequently asked questions for the general public   Background The 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa is the largest Ebola outbreak in history. The latest information on the outbreak is available from WHO.   What is Ebola? Ebola virus disease is a severe, often fatal, infectious disease caused by the Ebola virus. It was first […]

The Influenza Vaccination will be available in Athboy Family Practice on 18/09/2014 It is very important that at risk patients ensure they receive the vaccination before any potential outbreak of seasonal flu. Our arrangements for administration will be as follows:  The flu vaccine will be available without appointment on a walk in basis on the […]

Diabetic RetinaScreen – The National Diabetic Retinal Screening Programme, a Government-funded programme, is now offering free, regular screening and treatment of diabetic retinopathy, a common complication of diabetes, to people with diabetes aged 12 and over. Diabetic RetinaScreen aims to reduce risk of sight loss from diabetic retinopathy. A public information campaign has begun which […]

There has been an increase in the number of cases of Whooping Cough in recent months. So far in 2013 there have been more than 130 cases of whooping cough and there was over 450 cases in 2012. Most cases have been in babies less than 6 months of age and sadly two babies died […]

General Medical Services (GMS) People who are unable without undue hardship to arrange general practitioner medical and surgical services for themselves and their dependants may be granted a medical card and receive a free general medical service. Drugs, medicines and appliances supplied under the Scheme are provided through retail pharmacies. In most cases the Doctor […]

A Doctor-Professor answers the old question “What is the single best thing we can do for our health” in a completely new way. Dr. Mike Evans is founder of the Health Design Lab at the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, an Associate Professor of Family Medicine and Public Health at the University of Toronto, and […]

Chickenpox is a mild and common childhood illness that most children catch at some point. It causes a rash of red, itchy spots that turn into fluid-filled blisters. They then crust over to form scabs, which eventually drop off. Some children have only a few spots, but in others they can cover the entire body. […]

What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a soft waxy substance found in your blood and in all your body’s cells. You need a certain amount of cholesterol for producing cell membranes and for producing hormones. However, too much cholesterol is a major risk for heart disease (which can lead to heart attack) and for stroke. Heart […]

Bowel cancer is also known as colon, rectal or colorectal cancer. It affects the lower part of the digestive system (gut). Bowel cancer is the second most common form of cancer among men and women in Ireland. Bowel cancer in Ireland In Ireland, bowel (or colon, rectal or colorectal) cancer is the second most common […]