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Supporting back to school health with SOMEGA

WCP Staff September, 2023

With the classroom doors open again, now is the perfect time to kick-start a good health routine for children. Supporting back-to-school health is crucial for their overall well-being and academic success. The best approach to help ensure children have a healthy start to the new school year is a holistic […]

Menopause

Dr Paula Stanley August, 2023

Before I begin, I want to dispel a few myths: “You are still having periods, therefore your symptoms could not be menopausal”; “You are only 45, you could not possibly be having menopause symptoms”; “Your hormone blood tests are normal so your symptoms are not menopausal”. These statements are false. […]

Skibbereen Medical Centre launches dedicated Women’s Health Clinic

WCP Staff July, 2023

The brainchild of Dr Paula Stanley, an innovative model of care focusing on women’s health is being rolled out in West Cork, with appointments now being taken for the next clinic taking place on July 7. After returning from London early this year where she worked as a GP specialising […]

Brain-based symptoms you should not ignore

WCP Staff July, 2023

Many of the symptoms that people think are a normal part of aging are not. Symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, memory loss and depression are all common symptoms of brain inflammation and if you find you are developing some of these symptoms you should take notice and seek help to […]

Fertility series: Weight loss when trying to conceive

WCP Staff July, 2023

Many women are told that they need to lose weight to optimise their chances of conceiving, which can add an additional layer of stress to an already emotional situation. There are so many weight loss methods to choose from but, for women who are trying to conceive, the conventional approaches […]

Loss is loss

WCP Staff July, 2023

To the woman undergoing routine scans for a dormant brain tumour. The mother, her child in hospital with undeclared illness. I see you. To the daughter witnessing a parent’s decline since admission to the care home. The 32-year-old who believes self killing could be the answer. I hear you. To […]

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