No plans to expand Ennis gynaecology department where waiting times are second longest in Ireland
*A centralised hub has opened in Nenagh. HEALTH OFFICIALS HAVE confirmed there are no plans to expand the gynaecology department at Ennis Hospital.
Colette Cowan
Confidence in management of UHL at ‘all-time low’ letter from consultants details & Minister shares worry over overcrowding
CONSULTANT DOCTORS at University Hospital Limerick (UHL) have said confidence in management is at “an all-time low” while the Minister for Health has admitted to overcrowding at the facility has been a concern of his “for some time”.
Damning HIQA report flags ‘grossly overcrowded’ conditions at UHL
MAJOR CONCERNS surrounding patient safety at University Hospital Limerick (UHL) have been flagged in a new report by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA).
‘We were promised a centre of excellence, we got a warzone’ – health activists call for change
*A section of Saturday’s crowd reflected through a mirror in Ennis. Photograph: Martin Molloy. PROMISES OF a centre of excellence have instead resulted in “a war zone,” a local health activist has claimed.
Calls for upgrade of Ennis Hospital must be properly addressed
DISAPPOINTMENT HAS BEEN EXPRESSED by the Mid-West Hospital Campaign over the absence of UL Hospitals Group’s CEO from Tuesday’s Regional Health Forum meeting which resulted in the deferral of a motion relating to Ennis hospital.
Supply chain delaying opening of Ennis’ new local injury unit
*Brenda Bleach, Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner in the Injury Unit in Ennis Hospital. SUPPLY CHAIN delays have impacted on the opening of a new local injury unit at Ennis Hospital.
‘Desperate upset’ at continuation of maternity restrictions
CONTINUATION of restrictions at the University Maternity Hospital in Limerick (UMHL) caused ‘desperate upset’, hospital chiefs have acknowledged.
Role of Ennis Hospital during pandemic highlights ability to take on increased services
ENNIS HOSPITAL’s invaluable role in standing up services during the pandemic has highlighted its potential to take on further elective work in the future.
Scheduled surgeries & appointments deferred with COVID-19 leaving 392 hospital staff off work
*Photograph: Sean Curtin / True Media COVID-19 related staff absences are to result in significant disruptions across UL Hospitals Group which includes Ennis Hospital.
West County vaccination centre to open tomorrow ahead of schedule
Clare’s COVID-19 vaccination is to open ahead of schedule.
