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Seven wards in outbreak in University Hospital Waterford

WebToday, while there are no patients on trolleys, the hospital is running at 64 patients over-capacity. All off-site beds are full, there are 7 wards in outbreak status, and …

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The clinical Director for Medical Services at University Hospital

WebA doctor at University Hospital Waterford says the number of patients coming in with Covid-19 are being easily managed at the moment. The HSE's Crisis …

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Decision pending on 150 additional beds for University Hospital

WebThe Health Minister says no decision has been made yet on an application for 150 more beds at University Hospital Waterford. Stephen Donnelly was responding to …

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Cardiac services at UHW to expand 'incrementally'

WebShare this article. There is still no certainty when cardiac services at University Hospital Waterford (UHW) will expand. Despite promises the hours of operation of the …

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Mental Health Crisis Team and café confirmed for Waterford

WebThe Waterford, Dungarvan and South Kilkenny areas are set to be provided with a mental health Crisis Resolution Team (CRT). The out of hours mental health …

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Ground-breaking new facility opens at St. Patrick's Hospital …

WebUpon residents and staff of St. Patrick’s Hospital having been transferred to the adjacent new Waterford Residential Care Centre in 2020, a €750,000 programme …

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New care house for children set to open near Mooncoin

WebA new shared care house for children with intellectual disabilities is set to open just outside Waterford City. It'll be run by Resilience Healthcare, who are based in …

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Former UHW Manager promoted to HSE National Director of …

WebThe hospital is regularly highlighted by the HSE and Health Minister Stephen Donnelly for having found workable solutions to overcrowding. Yesterday (Tuesday), an …

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8 to 8 cardiac care being introduced to Waterford WLRFM.com

WebWaterford will soon have an 8 to 8 cardiac care service. Up to now there's only been a 9 to 5 service at University Hospital Waterford, with cardiac patients having …

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HSE/South East Community Healthcare WLRFM.com

WebIn a statement released to WLR FM News, The HSE/South East Community Healthcare (SECH) has been notified by the Health Information and Quality Authority …

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A Waterford aesthetic doctor has welcomed plans to introduce …

WebDozens of incidents involving Botox and dermal fillers have been reported to the State’s medical regulator in recent years . Minister for Health Simon Harris has …

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Rise in Covid-19 hospitalisations at UHW 'concerning'

WebRise in Covid-19 hospitalisations at UHW 'concerning'. The majority of Covid positive inpatients at University Hospital Waterford are fully vaccinated. Speaking on …

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Brook House to re-open from Monday WLRFM.com

WebWaterford's Brook House is set to re-open from Monday, April 25th. The mental health facility on the Cork Road in Waterford City has been closed for over two …

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Cappoquin welcomes new doctor WLRFM.com

WebAs rural areas in the country suffer from a shortage of general practitioners, Cappoquin welcomes a new one. Dr. Derek Casey has recently been joined by Dr. …

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Waterford's first menopause clinic opens in Ballybricken

WebWLR News July 27, 2021 1:01 PM. Share this article. Waterford's first health clinic dedicated to menopause has opened in Ballybricken. It's part of Fitzpatrick's Medical …

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215,000 people become eligible for free GP care WLRFM.com

WebJames Cox. An additional 215,000 people are eligible to access free GP care from today. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has announced the opening of …

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WLR's Kieran Foley nominated for National Mental Health Media …

WebWLR News Editor Kieran Foley has been nominated for a national Mental Health Media Award. The nominees were announced by Headline today across various …

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Calls for further funding as UHW receives €7m in 2023 Capital Plan

WebThe Taoiseach has admitted that the amount of money allocated to University Hospital Waterford in the government's 2023 Capital Plan may need review. Leo …

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Cappoquin GP says staff crisis coming fast for rural practises

WebTHE lack of cover for GPs in towns and villages is putting young doctors off taking up positions in rural practises. Dr Derek Casey, GP at Cappoquin Health Centre, …

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