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Fergus McAllister was selected by the Mayo Green Party to run as a candidate for the Westport Town Council election this June. McAllister says that he will concentrate his immediate attention on supporting local businesses so that closures can be staved off and jobs can be protected.

Parents of teenage girls will be relieved to hear steps are being taken by a local pharmacy to ensure that their daughters will have access to the much-debated cervical cancer vaccine at a reduced price in the coming months.

People who buy prescription drugs in Connacht spend an average of €79.46 on these treatments each month, according to the Teva Cost of Medicines Index. This is 28 per cent higher than the national average of €61.77.

Two County Westmeath pharmacists have been shortlisted for the 2009 Helix Health Irish Pharmacist Awards it was announced this week. The awards highlight the significant contribution made by pharmacists throughout the country to their local communities and the healthcare profession.

Acne is the bane of many teenagers’ life and often adults’ too, with approximately 90 per cent of all teenagers suffering at some point. Acne can be a source of embarrassment and discomfort for many people. It is not caused by eating chocolate, greasy foods, or bad hygiene! While the physical appearance of acne is quite obvious, the emotional pain can be devastating, and long lasting. The important thing is to seek out treatment — the acne spots will eventually go, but untreated acne can lead to permanent scarring. If acne is treated during your teen years, there is a high likelihood that you will not suffer any long-term scarring.

The people of Galway and its surrounding areas are treated to a special appearance by renowned Naturopath, Prof. Jan De Vries who visited Galway last week to officially unveil Evergreen Healthfoods’ new look store on Mainguard Street in the city centre.

Most children will suffer from some form of skin condition during the early stages of their development. Parents are often confused about what action to take. This can be very distressing for both parents and their children.

Mayo pharmacist Noel Stenson was the winner of the Excellence in Community Practice Award at the 2009 Helix Health Irish Pharmacist Awards, held at the Mansion House, Dublin. Nine awards were presented on the night, recognising professionals from Counties Clare, Cork, Dublin and Mayo who have all demonstrated excellence in their field.

Fourteen Westmeath pharmacies have announced their intention to withdraw from community drug schemes by August this year.

Fourteen Westmeath pharmacies have announced their intention to withdraw from community drug schemes by August this year.