October 19 is World Breast Cancer Day
“Mammograms are the best tool for the secondary prevention of breast cancer and to help reduce the incidence of mortality.."
Son Espases Hospital & Primary Care Management under fire
IB-Salut's proposal to ask staff to postpone their holidays in the midst of the fifth wave of contagion, branded as "irregular, offensive and a mockery of workers.”
New PAC to be built in Llucmajor
Demolition of the existing building and removal of the old corrugated iron factory roof is likely to be done by Llucmajor City Council.
Specialist's waiting lists almost double in a year in Mallorca
Around 51,914 people were expecting to see a specialist for the first time in June, compared to 37,117 a year ago.
For better health: What our island’s archives teach us about change, health and motivation
When change is gradual, it’s challenging to grasp the benefits or consequences of our actions until it’s too late.
New smart cards for Health Centres
Ib-Salut also has permission to extend the test strip supply contract for 36 months.
Waiting list for an operation has increased six per cent
Number of patients waiting to see a consultant is up by more than a third.
Guardia Civil to monitor Balearic Medical Centres
Officers will patrol the health centres and the surrounding areas on a daily basis.
Thrombosis cases confirmed in Mallorca
Under 60s who’ve already been vaccinated with AstraZeneca can choose which second jab they want by logging on to the BIT-Cita website after 15:00 today.
Mallorcan population severely lacking in Vitamin D
Significant Vitamin D deficiencycan lead to a loss of bone density and lead to osteoporosis.
Mayor demanding "urgent renovation" of Puerto Pollensa health centre
Tomeu Cifre is hopeful of work having been done by the end of the year.
Majority of health centre phone appointments end up being in person
The system of phone appointments was a response to Covid.
Son Dureta building to start at the end of the year
The redevelopment of Son Dureta will cost 135 million euros.
International Day of Women & Girls in Science
Some say International Day of Women & Girls in Science is celebrated on February 11 because it’s the birthday of Hypatia of Alexandria, who was the first female scientist recorded in history.
Balearic Guide Dog Law Amended
The amendment to the regulations was proposed by the Social Affairs & Modernisation Minister and received unanimous support from the House.
Slowdown in cancer diagnosis in Mallorca during pandemic
A Ministry of Health study revealed that 34% of cancer patients suffered from anxiety or depression during confinement and 40% of patients are lonely.
In sickness & in health in post-Brexit Europe
The EHIC card won’t be valid after December 31, 2020 and although talks are continuing, right now there's no other option on the table.
- Emergency declared on Ryanair flight bound for Palma from Dublin
- British tourists will be “tracked” while on holiday in Mallorca
- Mallorca ambassador Sir Bradley Wiggins has “lost” his Mallorca home
- Mallorca restaurants losing clients, tourists tighten their belts
- Mallorca hotelier - "I wouldn't go to a place where I perceived there to be animosity towards tourists"
Comment
Viewpoint: Spain told on yer bike!
The pandemic has certainly made people value their health more.
Humphrey Carter30/06/2021 10:02