German MP dies in Limerick after plane makes diversion to Shannon Airport
A prominent German politician has died in Limerick after falling ill on a flight which diverted to Shannon Airport.
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‘Young people dying because people aren’t there to listen to them’ – stronger mental health supports sought for Ennis Hospital
A lack of facilities to aid the treatment of mental health are increasing the amount of young people dying, a Clare councillor has claimed. A lack of facilities to aid the treatment of mental health are increasing the amount of young people dying, a Clare councillor has claimed.
Over €1.6m paid to transport Mid-West dialysis patients last year
More than €1.6m was paid by UL Hospitals Group last year for transporting patients for dialysis treatment.
Scheduled surgeries & outpatient appointments at Ennis Hospital & UHL deferred until further notice
Scheduled surgeries and outpatient appointments at Ennis Hospital, University Hospital Limerick, Nenagh Hospital, St John’s Hospital and Croom Orthopaedic Hospital have been deferred.
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.
Wait time for gall stone surgeries in UHL ‘aspirational not factual’
Waiting times for gall stone surgeries announced by UL Hospitals Group are “aspirational rather than factual,” a West Clare councillor has claimed.
New modular unit at UHL will tackle overcrowded trolley numbers
A new sixty bed block at University Hospital Limerick opened on Monday while funding for design of a new 96 bed ward has been granted.
Clonlara’s Kathleen appointed principal of Children’s Ark School in UHL
A Clonlara woman has been appointed as the new principal at the Children’s Ark School at University Hospital Limerick.
14 day incidence rate of COVID-19 drops to very low levels in Clare
Clare’s 14 day incidence rate per 100k of the population has dropped to below 100 while less than five new cases of the virus have emerged in the county while the Chief Medical Officer has expressed concern with “worrying” developments nationally.
Ennis Hospital & UHL under ‘significant pressure’ due to staff shortages caused by COVID-19 outbreak
Both Ennis Hospital and University Hospital Limerick are under considerable pressure with over 100 staff out of work due to COVID-19 outbreaks.