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The need for a rheumatologist at Mayo General Hospital was emphasised at a meeting of the HSE Regional Health Forum on Tuesday in Merlin Park.

Clinical testing continues into the Swine Flu vaccine which will be available to the Mayo public in coming months. In all it will take nine months for the vaccine to be administered to the whole community, once it is licensed in Europe.

There were 31 detections for the sale and supply of drugs in Mayo last year, according to Sergeant Jim Cadden of the Garda Drugs Unit. Sgt Cadden addressed a meeting of the joint policing committee on Monday where he outlined the increases in detections being made in Mayo for a range of drug offences.

I’m thinking it’s time to create a bit of good karma in the world. We’re all a bit down and out. There’s lots of moaning going on, which is fine. It can be therapeutic to get it all out. But that can end up getting you down as well. So perhaps it’s time to stop feeling sorry for ourselves and start looking at how we can help others who are worse off.

Personal motivator Betty Cosgrave will give a free 90-minute talk on “Finding solutions in these challenging times” at the Radisson Hotel on Tuesday October 6 at 7pm.

The recession may be bad for your heart - that’s the warning from local heart charity Croí. It says because of the economic downturn people may opt for unhealthy processed foods which are often perceived as cheaper to buy.

A newly refurbished community mental health facility in Portumna was officially opened by Minister for Equality, Disability and Mental Health John Moloney recently.

Are you suffering with pain and unable to find a sustainable solution? Are you stressed and struggling to unwind? We all know relaxation is good for us but not many people know how to relax properly. Through relaxation and meditation we can unwind and let tension go so that we can access peace, which in turn helps with healing. This intense level of relaxation can be achieved through the use of acupuncture and meditation. Sharon O’Boyle of GanPian Acupuncture and Massage Clinic can help you eliminate pain from your life and also assist you in achieving higher levels of relaxation.

The Health Service Executive this week reminded everyone at risk of annual influenza this winter to ‘Get the vaccine, not the flu’. This year, because of the swine flu pandemic there will be two vaccination campaigns, firstly one for the seasonal flu and later on, one for the swine flu vaccine.

The use of Ipods and listening to loud music is one of the main sources of hearing problems in young people.