Issue No. 1966 9 - 15 March 2023
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MIRACLE OPERATION
A WOMAN who was in se vere pain in a wheelchair while on the HSE waiting list spoke of a ‘miracle’ op eration in Spain that helped her walk again. HSE is the health care ser vice offered in Ireland. Caroline Halpenny, an AllIreland Irish dance champion in her youth, flew from Ireland to Benidorm in February to undergo lifechanging surgery. The 60yearold says she feels 20 years younger af ter what the health organ isation described as a “miracle” operation at a leading private hospital, which secured reimburse
said she can’t thank Healthcare Abroad and HCP Hospital in Benidorm enough. “Dr Curtin was amazing. He supported me the whole time,” she said. Caroline added that she is looking forward to going home to sleep in a bed again after spending months in pain on the sofa unable to climb stairs.
CAROLINE HALPENNY: Feels 20 years younger.
ment for the operation from the HSE. Caroline confirmed: “Af ter my surgery, I was able to push a wheelchair and walk out of the hospital.
My physiotherapist from HCP Hospital in Benidorm came to see me and could n’t believe how well I had recovered,” she said. Caroline from Dundalk
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Women’s Month BENITACHELL is extending International Women’s Day throughout the month with fun for everyone. Today Thursday March 9 at 4.30pm there will be games and hot chocolate for all at the municipal market, and on Friday the action will move to Plaza de Les Pesqueres with a video presentation followed by snacks and a comedy performance. On Sunday, the Banda del Poble Nou will give its first Women’s Concert in Plaza de la Iglesia, and at 6pm, in Plaza de les Pesqueres, there will be an exhibition of classical and modern dance. The third Women’s Charity Race will start in the Market Square on Sunday, March 26 at 10.30. Participation costs €3 (donation to APROSDECO) and preregistration is required at www.somesport.com or at Social Services.