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NCT for cars, why not for people? asks Naughten

In Health, News by Denis Naughten

Prevention must become buzz word for reformed health system. Reform of the health system must include a shift in focus to prevention rather than cure and must break the cycle of focusing health resources solely on those who are already sick, Denis Naughten has stated. “How come we have an NCT for cars, but not for people?” asks the independent …

Naughten reiterates commitment to fight for reinstatement of emergency services

In Health, News by Denis Naughten

Denis Naughten has reiterated his commitment to continue to fight to secure the reinstatement of emergency services at Roscommon Hospital in light of what he has described as “negative and misleading campaigning”. “I have proven my commitment to Roscommon Hospital and, in particular, to emergency services at the hospital and I will continue, if re-elected, to work as an Independent …

Westdoc service returned – Naughten

In Health, Local Issues, News by Denis Naughten

Roscommon Galway Independent election candidate Denis Naughten has welcomed the decision by Westdoc to stop Roscommon Town based doctors travelling 70km to cover the Loughrea and Craughwell areas of Co. Galway. As a direct result of the objections raised by Denis Naughten, the out of hours GP service has decided to leave the Roscommon Town based doctor, who provides cover …

Loughglynn gets “band-aid” ambulance service – Naughten

In Health, West-Roscommon by Denis Naughten

Local TD Denis Naughten has described the new ambulance service that is to be introduced from 1st February in Loughglynn as nothing more than a “political band-aid”. “What is to be introduced from 1st February, to serve West Roscommon and East Mayo, is a ‘borrowed’ ambulance from Roscommon Town, which when available will spend most of its time operating in …

Over 6,000 people waiting 12 months to see – Naughten

In Health by Denis Naughten

Over 6,000 people are waiting at least 12 months to either see a consultant or to have an actual cataract operation in order to gain their sight back, reveals Denis Naughten TD. “It has emerged that 2,558 people have been waiting over 12 months to have a cataract removed after already waiting to see the consultant to get on the …