News - Portiuncula
Emergency Department waiting times doubled at local hospital last year
Sinn Fein TD's are now calling for a multi-annual capacity plan from the Minister for Health.
Feb 15, 2023 13:42
Visiting restrictions in place at Portiuncula Hospital
Visits to St.Francis Ward have been limited to compassionate grounds only.
Jan 20, 2023 12:39
Trolley figures fall locally but hospital staff still under major pressure
The INMO is holding an emergency meeting today to discuss the HSE's response to hospital overcrowding.
Jan 6, 2023 11:52
Local TD calls for Daíl to return early amid worsening trolley crisis
Deputy Harkin is urging the Minister to open private hospitals to take the overflow.
Jan 4, 2023 13:21
Over 150 people on trolleys at local hospitals today
Patients are being asked to consider consulting a pharmacist, a GP or attending a minor injury unit before going to an Emergency Department.
Jan 3, 2023 13:25
Shannonside region recording low level of COVID infections overall
While the levels across all three counties are low, the number of people presenting with COVID or COVID-like symptoms to hospitals has risen since November
Dec 19, 2022 13:36
Close to 100 people waiting for beds at local hospitals
Nationally, 593 people are waiting at hospitals across the country.
Nov 24, 2022 11:26
Reduced outpatient capacity at Portiuncula University Hospital
The hospital has advised patients to come to appointments alone.
Sep 13, 2022 12:44
Local hospitals highlighted in organ retention investigation
In some cases organs from autopsies carried out on children were kept for several years before being disposed of.
Jul 13, 2022 13:25
New visiting times implemented at Portiuncula Hospital
The public is also being asked to keep visits as short as possible
Jul 8, 2022 13:52Shannonside Newsletter
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