Citizen Pamiers launches the first Ariège branch of the ACCM

The Pamiers citizen association, through Michèle Goulier, elected Pamiers citizen, gathered on Monday, June 5, in the presence of Marie Cécile Rivière of the Association of Rural Mayors of France for Ariège and the naturopath Maylis Lemouland to announce the establishment in Ariège of the Association of Citizens Against Medical Deserts (ACCDM). Launched in Mayenne, … Read more

Pamiers. A scanner and an MRI in sight, but heated debates on health

the essential Once again, access to care provoked a heated debate, last night, within the municipal council, between majority and opposition, barely tempered by the announcement of the installation of a scanner and an MRI, validated by the health authority. Cruel lack of general practitioners, impossibility of obtaining an appointment or finding a treating doctor, … Read more

Product recall: Carrefour brand raw ham potentially contaminated with listeria

the essential The recall concerns Carrefour brand “Black Forest” raw ham possibly contaminated with listeria sold in 100-gram trays between May 16 and June 2. Not all hams are good… The government platform Rappel Conso has published a new alert concerning a product appreciated by aperitif and charcuterie lovers: “Black Forest” raw ham from the … Read more

Lavaur: visitors to the sick are looking for volunteers

the essential For a quarter of a century, visitors to hospitals and retirement homes have accompanied patients and residents… But volunteerism is running out of steam. “Today, we are six. The pandemic hasn’t helped,” says Liliane, head of the Vaurean branch, who is surrounded by Jeannette, Françoise, Brigitte, Carole and Éliane. Every week, the volunteers … Read more

110 beds already closed at Montauban hospital according to the CGT which reopens its “hiring office” on June 13

the essential “There is a lack of personnel in all sectors”, alarms the CGT of the Montauban hospital. With the committee of deprived of employment and precarious, the union will organize a hiring office Tuesday, June 13, in front of the entrance of the establishment. The Montauban hospital center is looking for staff. This is … Read more

Covid-19, vaccines… soon a “world health pass”? The WHO and the European Union announce a partnership in this direction

the essential The World Health Organization will establish a global certification system, like the European Union’s digital Covid certificate. This “world health pass” is possible thanks to an agreement reached on Monday between the WHO and the European Commission. The European Commission and the World Health Organization announced, on Monday June 5, a historic partnership … Read more

Junk food would (also) harm mental health

Inserm researchers have highlighted a “significant association” between the high consumption of ultra-processed foods and recurrent depression. Explanations. We already knew that a diet low in raw products and high in ultra-processed foods was detrimental to physiological health: numerous studies have already shown that junk food increases dementia. A French study adds a new reason … Read more