Nine million euros for private security at Balearic health facilities
In total, there were 500 attacks on health service personnel in 2021.
Health alert in Mallorca because of Saharan dust
There is a warning for Tuesday and Wednesday.
The health service "at the limit", say intensive medicine specialists
Lack of beds, lack of specialist personnel; fatigue and frustration.
Explanations demanded for health service cyberattack
The health service detected the attack two weeks ago.
Race Against Cancer in Palma
"This initiative is important to help highlight the Association and the disease and to remind people that more resources are needed for research.."
Why isn’t Mallorca a Blue Zone?
Why do Mallorcans live exceptionally long lives? What can be learned from them?
Health personnel
Increased investment in primary care.
Balearics health budget envisages large increase in personnel
The highest budget ever for the health service.
Seasonal virus warning issued in Mallorca
An epidemic of the respiratory syncytial virus, RSV which can lead to bronchiolitis is causing deep concern.
New warning about Son Espases emergencies being overwhelmed
Patients enter and remain in emergencies, "as they cannot be referred to wards".
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.
Comment
Viewpoint: Spain told on yer bike!
The pandemic has certainly made people value their health more.
Humphrey Carter30/06/2021 10:02