New gynaecology clinic announced for Cavan - Smyth

New gynaecology clinic announced for Cavan - Smyth Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan & North Meath, Niamh Smyth, has today welcomed confirmation from her party colleague and Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, that in an effort to improve access to services, Minister Donnelly is setting up a network of one-stop, see and treat gynaecology clinics across the country, including one in Cavan. Welcoming this news, Deputy Smyth said, "I am delighted to hear from my colleague Minister Donnelly that one will be set up in Cavan. This will come from the significant €31 million in additional new development funding for women’s healthcare in 2022. "Approximately 70% of women referred to general gynaecology outpatients are appropriate for management and treatment in these clinics. This will mean local women won’t have to travel for basic appointments. "Internationally, these clinics have shown they can reduce unnecessary hospital admissions and provide timely gynaecology care to patients. The clinics ‘one-stop’ visit provides a package of care consisting of assessment and treatment. Investigations available include pelvic ultrasound, diagnostic hysteroscopy and endometrial biopsy. "I understand that some clinics are already operational in Cork, Galway, Dublin and Mayo. They are having a really positive impact on waiting times and I’m delighted now that Cavan has been added.''