http://twotitsandavote.com The Irish Women's Health Care Campaign Thu, 24 Jan 2008 10:00:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We're pleased to announce the launch of our first campaign: Better Access to Breast Health Care. With diagnostic services in hospitals being suspended and discussions of four month waiting lists for breast ultrasounds in the Oireachtas, it's time to let our politicians know that we, as women voters, demand better ... http://twotitsandavote.com/2008/01/22/campaign-launch-access-to-breast-care/ On the 24th of October, Alison* reports to her GP's surgery having discovered a lump in her breast, which is also leaking blood. She is referred to Portlaoise Hospital hospital for a breast ultrasound, only to discover they no longer do them. Referred on again, she is told the wait ... http://twotitsandavote.com/2008/01/22/anatomy-of-a-breast-care-crisis/ 2007 marked a catastrophic year for women's health care in Ireland: February 2007: A a consultant microbiologist at the Mater Hospital tells an inquest that MRSA is "endemic" in every hospital in Ireland. April 2007: A redress scheme is announced following the release of the Lourdes Inquirey Report into Michael Neary, who ... http://twotitsandavote.com/2008/01/22/2007-the-womens-health-care-year-in-review/ Two Tits and a Vote is an opportunity for women to leverage their political power, lobby for change across critical issues in Ireland, and make sure our voices are heard. Women remain severely under-represented in Irish politics, with only 12% of TDs in the Dial. On the plus side, the ... http://twotitsandavote.com/2008/01/22/hello-world/