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Staff and patient safety at University Hospital Limerick a 'major concern' say INMO

THE NUMBER of patients on trolleys in University Hospital Limerick today make up over 25.2% of the total number of patients on trolleys across the country. That is according to the latest figures released by the Irish Nurses and Midwives ...

30 May 2022 at 14:30

Local News

Campaigners against UHL overcrowding set to take their case to the Dáil

PROTESTERS campaigning against the overcrowding crisis at University Hospital Limerick look set to take their case to the gates of Dáil Eireann. Garryowen man Mike Daly, who has organised a number of protests seeking the re-opening of ...

02 Feb 2024 at 07:30

National News

'It's always in the back of your mind': Woman with endometriosis opens up about fertility journey

WHEN Sophie Lynch was diagnosed with endometriosis, one of her concerns was that she may not be able to have children as the condition can impact fertility. After struggling to get pregnant, she gave birth to a little boy a couple of ...

15 Jan 2024 at 09:46

Health

Access to a new women’s health service to be available in Limerick

A NEW health specialist service is to be made available to women in Limerick. Health insurance provider, Irish Life Health, has announced the expansion of the female health specialist GP service, which will lead to a further 11 ...

15 Jan 2024 at 09:00

Health

Limerick woman with endometriosis opens up about fertility journey

13 Jan 2024 at 12:00

Health

Limerick hospitals group issues update on new Covid-19 outbreak

THE UNIVERSITY of Limerick Hospitals Group (ULHG) has put in place visiting restrictions after a Covid-19 outbreak at one of its facilities. Health bosses have announced measures have been put in place to stop the spread ...

27 Apr 2023 at 17:30

Health

Limerick hospital confirms surge in children seeking care

UNIVERSITY Hospital Limerick (UHL) says there has been a surge in children presenting in the last few days. The hospital says the three days prior to Thursday were "marked" by high numbers of children attending the ...

27 Jan 2023 at 19:30

Health

206 GPs contracted by HSE for medical card holders

THERE are currently only 206 general practitioners contracted by the HSE to provide GP services to medical card holders across the HSE Mid-West area. This figure was given by Maria Bridgeman, Chief Officer of HSE ...

10 Oct 2023 at 09:00

Local News

Review of healthcare in Limerick region ‘clinically-led’

SINN FEIN health spokesperson David Cullinane says if his party is in the next government, he’ll order a “comprehensive review” into healthcare in the region. He made the comments after meeting staff and ...

05 Nov 2023 at 08:00

Local News

Pathfinder expands in the Mid-West

PATHFINDER, an initiative that aims to keep older people who phone emergency services out of hospital has now expanded to County Clare and North Tipperary. The expansion of the Pathfinder programme will ...

29 Oct 2023 at 10:00

Health

Visiting restrictions at University Hospital Limerick due to Norovirus outbreaks

VISITING restrictions have been introduced at University Hospital Limerick as part of the management of outbreaks of Norovirus on several wards at the hospital. The UL Hospitals Group says it is ...

10 Dec 2023 at 14:01

Local News

Limerick hospital bosses seek to provide 20 additional beds

MANAGEMENT at Bon Secours Health Systems are set to seek permission to add a 20-bed ward onto their new hospital on the outskirts of Limerick. Construction of what will be the first newly-built ...

13 Feb 2024 at 07:30

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