HSE apply to build new haematolgy & pathology lab at Ennis Hospital
THE HSE has applied for planning permission for a new haematology and pathology laboratory at Ennis Hospital.
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600 acute beds required in region adding weight to call for new hospital
*New analysis has been published this week. NEW ANALYSIS details that 600 additional acute beds are required in the Mid-West strengthening the call for a new hospital in the region.
Chance for upgraded hospital in Ennis ‘the opportunity of a lifetime’
*Ennis Hospital. FIGHTING to get an emergency department for Ennis represents “the opportunity of a lifetime” for politicians in the county.
Health Minister making no commitments on second ED for Mid-West until HIQA review concludes
*Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll McNeill (FG) on her visit to UHL. Photograph: Don Moloney NO COMMITMENTS will be made by the Minister for Health on the provision and location of a second emergency department in the Mid-West until a HIQA review is completed in May.
Friends of Ennis Hospital meet with HIQA review team
*Ennis Hospital was on the agenda during the meeting. MEMBERS of Friends of Ennis Hospital on Wednesday morning met with representatives from the HIQA review team where they said the provision of a model four hospital in Ennis should also include a maternity wing.
Spike in flu leads to introduction of visitor restrictions in local hospitals
VISITING RESTRICTIONS are to be implemented across all of UL Hospital Group’s hospitals following a spike in hospitalisations of persons with the flu.
‘It’s time to highlight need for A&E in Clare’ – Rita urges public engagement with HIQA review
*Cllr Rita McInerney (FF). Photograph: Eugene McCafferty PARTICIPATION from the people of Clare in the public engagement of HIQA’s review of emergency care in the Mid-West “is a critical chance” to highlight the message on the need for more services, a Doonbeg representative has said.
Moroney pledges to do ‘whatever it takes’ to reopen Ennis Hospital A&E
*Matthew Moroney (IND). Photograph: John Mangan REVERSING the decision to close down the accident and emergency unit at Ennis Hospital is no longer an option, Matthew Moroney (IND) has declared.
Nolan back in the ring to fight once more against downgrading of Ennis Hospital
*Dr Tom Nolan (FG). Photograph: John Mangan SEEKING A SEAT in Dáil Éireann is one last roll of the dice for Dr Tom Nolan (FG) in battling to overturn the decision to downgrade Ennis Hospital.
Hilary prioritising health in Dáil election bid
*Hilary Tonge (SD). Photograph: John Mangan HILARY TONGE (SD) is the Social Democrats’ first General Election candidate in Clare and she is confident that the party is striking a chord with voters in the county.
