Triage nurse becomes first staff member of UL Hospitals Group to receive COVID vaccine
Staff Nurse Rosaline O’Brien this Monday morning became the first healthcare professional in the Mid-West to receive a vaccine against COVID-19.
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Elective activity cancelled at UHL as hospital battles ‘significant capacity challenge’
All elective surgeries scheduled to take place at University Hospital Limerick (UHL) have been cancelled for the remainder of the week as the hospital deals with “significant capacity challenges”.
Mid-West Hospital Campaign vow to hold major demonstrations if overcrowding returns to UHL
Mid-West Hospital Campaign have vowed to hold “major demonstrations” if overcrowding levels return at University Hospital Limerick.
Clare goes 4 days without additional COVID-19 cases as emphasis switches to personal responsibility
25 new cases of COVID-19 and one further death in the Republic of Ireland have been recorded while for the fourth day in succession no additional diagnoses have been made for residents of Co Clare.
Burke retires as Chief Clinical Director of UL Hospitals Group
Chief Clinical Director of UL Hospitals Group, Dr Gerry Burke has retired from the role.
HSE encourages people with Cancer worries to get checked out
THE HSE National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) is urging anyone with potential signs and symptoms of cancer to telephone their GP to check them out.
Recruitment campaign launched by UL Hospitals Group
UL HOSPITALS Group has launched a recruitment campaign to attract healthcare professionals as part of the immediate response to the Covid-19 public health emergency.
Ennis injury unit to play ‘key role’ during Covid-19
Ennis General Hospital’s injury unit is to play “a vital role” as the Emergency Department at University Hospital Limerick (UHL) for the treatment of Covid-19 cases and seriously ill patients during the ongoing public health emergency.
‘No job prospects’ for nursing graduates in Clare & Limerick
Student nurses have been told there are no prospects of them securing posts in Clare and Limerick according to one elected representative.
Clare, Limerick & Tipperary being failed by UHL
Further frustration has been voiced with the current health offering for Ireland’s population in the Mid-West.
