UL Hospitals Group News
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UMHL a standard-bearer for national model of perinatal mental healthcare
12 November 2019
The Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Service at University Maternity Hospital Limerick recently marked its first 18 months with an innovative workshop event.
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Early Transfer Home Service Commences at University Maternity Hospital Limerick
22 October 2019
Mothers in Limerick and environs are being supported by community midwives to bring their newborn babies home early to receive postnatal care.
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Wait Times for Cataract Surgery Decreasing in the MidWest
22 October 2019
Wait times for cataract operations have significantly reduced for patients across the MidWest since the opening of the UL Hospitals Ophthalmology Centre at Nenagh Hospital last year.
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Ennis Hospital tops public vote for Diagnostic Imaging Dept of the Year title
10 October 2019
UL Hospitals Group salutes the Radiology Department at Ennis Hospital, which has just been honoured as the Medray/IIRRT Diagnostic Imaging Department of the Year 2019 after a public vote.
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UMHL sustains fifth year of 100% breast milk uptake among most premature babies
2 October 2019
The Neonatal Unit at University Maternity Hospital Limerick (UMHL) is celebrating National Breastfeeding Week by recording a sustained breast milk uptake rate of 100% among the most premature babies born in the unit over the past five years.
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RESIST: Campaign across UL Hospitals Group to Reduce Infection and Antimicrobial Resistance
2 October 2019
A new hand hygiene programme is being introduced across UL Hospitals Group as part of a wider national campaign aimed at reducing antimicrobial resistance and infection in hospitals and healthcare environments.
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Dr Patrick Stapleton Appointed Consultant Microbiologist at UL Hospitals Group
26 September 2019
UL Hospitals Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Patrick Stapleton as Consultant Microbiologist.
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Nenagh PALS volunteers a shining example of patient advocacy in UL Hospitals
25 September 2019
UL Hospitals Group’s Patient Advocacy Liaison Services have been a crucial element of the Group’s strategy to continually improve care standards and the patient experience across University Hospital Limerick, Ennis Hospital and Nenagh Hospitals.
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Know The Symptoms of Peripheral Artery Disease and Reduce Your Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke
16 September 2019
An expert team from University Hospital Limerick will be advising on the warning signs of Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) at the National Ploughing Championships.
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New Health Regions ‘A Great Opportunity’ For Improving Hospital Care
11 September 2019
Regional health areas providing integrated, person-centred care present “a great opportunity to improve the patient experience in acute hospitals”, according to UL Hospitals Group CEO Colette Cowan.