HSE considering Ennis Hospital for greater use
HSE officials are said to be considering the expansion of services provided at Ennis Hospital.
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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”.
UL Field Hospital expected to be stood down in November
An intermediate care facility which has been established on the campus of the University of Limerick is to be stood down by November.
‘Zero tolerance for trolleys’ at UHL says Cowan
Elected representatives have stressed that levels of overcrowding cannot be let return to the Mid-West.
East Clare rep suggests personal memory sticks replace medical records of patients
An East Clare councillor has encouraged hospitals to let individuals take personal responsibility for their medical records.
Stronger message needed as Clare continues battle with COVID-19
A stronger message for the country to deal with COVID-19 going forward is required, Clare’s Deputy Mayor has stated.
Norton warns of sustained closure of disability services
Long-term closures of disability centres will leave a lasting effect, a Clare disability advocate has cautioned.
Resuming services ‘biggest challenge’ for health service with new injury unit on way to Ennis General Hospital
Resumption of services is “the biggest challenge” for health services in the Mid-West while planning permission has been granted for a new injury unit at Ennis General Hospital.
‘I haven’t come out of it and I know that’ – Norton questions if COVID-19 cases can be retested
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 can be re-tested for the virus if symptoms of the virus still persist following their self-isolation period of two weeks.