UL Hospitals Group News
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Nenagh Hospital dramatically reducing surgical wait times for cataract outpatients
12 March 2024
The Dedicated Cataract Clinic (DCC) for ophthalmology outpatients at Nenagh Hospital has emerged as a leading centre for cataract surgery pre-assessment, with more than 40% of patients having surgery within a month of consultation, and 90% undergoing their operations within four months
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A day in the life of Hannah Ryan, Catering Attendant
7 March 2024
My name is Hannah Ryan, and for almost 43 years I have served as a Catering Attendant in the Production Kitchen at University Hospital Limerick
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UL Hospitals Group Statement – Wednesday March 6th, 2024
6 March 2024
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Appointment of Ms Tara Connelly
6 March 2024
UL Hospitals Group, in a partnership with Children’s Health Ireland (CHI), is pleased to announce the first appointment of a general surgeon with a specialist interest in paediatrics to the Midwest. Ms Tara Connelly's appointment will greatly enhance the provision of specialist surgical care of children in this region.
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UL Hospitals Group Statement on Emergency Department and Alternative Care Options
4 March 2024
University Hospital Limerick (UHL) is currently experiencing extremely high demand and we are appealing to the public to consider all care options before presenting at our Emergency Department.
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Rainbow Badge initiative brings greater inclusion to the Children’s Ark at University Hospital Limerick
20 February 2024
Staff in the Children’s Ark at University Hospital Limerick are promoting a culture of inclusivity by wearing the HSE Rainbow Badge.
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Statement on Emergency Department and Alternative Care Options
7 February 2024
As University Hospital Limerick continues to experience very high levels of activity, members of the public are being asked to consider all available care options before presenting to the Emergency Department (ED).
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Injury Units – fast, efficient, high quality service for thousands of patients in Midwest every year
31 January 2024
AT A TIME of high demand for emergency care in the Midwest, the three Injury Units at Ennis, Nenagh and St John’s Hospital, are providing a fast, efficient and high quality service for thousands of people every year who need timely treatment for minor injuries.
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Health leaders and innovators look to positive Sláintecare future at inaugural Midwest Academic Health Science Systems conference
20 December 2023
The Midwest region’s top health leaders have forecast an exciting population and patient-centred future in the delivery of the Sláintecare strategy, ahead of the implementation of the HSE’s new Health Regions in spring 2024.
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Op-Ed: Staying Well With COPD and Other Respiratory Conditions this winter
13 December 2023
Over 3,000 people are hospitalised with COPD in the MidWest every year and patients are most likely to experience severe illness during winter. Noelle Ryan, Clinical Nurse Specialist, University Hospital Limerick, advises how patients living with COPD and other respiratory conditions can stay well over the coming weeks.