Information For Patients

CervicalCheck (The National Cervical Screening Programme) provides free regular smear tests to women aged 25 to 60 if you’re in the age range, take advantage of this free service. A smear test is a quick and simple procedure and is the most effective way to detect pre-cancerous changes in the cells of the cervix. It’s […]

Pearl of Wisdom Campaign 2018   This year, European Cervical Cancer Prevention Week takes place from Sunday 28th January to Saturday 3rd February. Since 2008, CervicalCheck – The National Cervical Screening Programme has partnered with the Irish Family Planning Association (IFPA) on the Pearl of Wisdom campaign to promote the week in Ireland. The Pearl of […]

People in high-risk groups are urged to get vaccinated against influenza, as the number of reported cases of influenza-like illness (ILI) in Ireland has increased in the past week. Influenza is beginning to circulate in the community in Ireland. ILI rates have risen from 6.8 per 100,000 during week ending December 10th to 20.3 per 100,000 population […]

CHRISTMAS ARRANGEMENTS: On Friday 22nd December 2017 there will be a Walk in Surgery from 8am until 12pm with limited afternoon appointments only from 2pm until 5pm. Surgery will close on Friday 22nd December at 5pm and will re-open Wednesday 27th December 2017 at 8am with a Walk in Surgery until 12pm and limited afternoon […]

The Influenza Vaccination is now available at Athboy Family Practice It is very important that at risk patients ensure they receive the vaccination before any potential outbreak of seasonal flu. If you are 65 or over or have a long term medical condition you should also ask your doctor about the pneumococcal vaccine which protects […]

Each baby is special and for some parents the vast range of information can be daunting. On the first visit following discharge the Public Health Nurse will give new parents the first in the Caring for your Baby booklets the details in this booklet are only the beginning of your search for information on how […]

Pause for a moment and ask yourself this question… How many people do I know that are genuinely thriving in happy, fulfilling, and purposeful lives? It’s not that easy to think of candidates who fit the criteria is it? The disappointing reality is that even if you reckon 3 out of 10 in your network […]

Eat a healthy, balanced diet A low-fat, high-fibre diet is recommended, including plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables (five portions a day) and whole grains. You should limit the amount of salt that you eat to no more than 6g (0.2oz) a day because too much salt will increase your blood pressure. Six grams of […]

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