News - Hospital
Local emergency departments under pressure today
There were 79 people waiting for a hospital bed locally as of this morning, with 567 patients waiting nationally.
Oct 7, 2024 13:34
Emergency Department at Sligo University Hospital under pressure today
Across the region, 56 people are waiting for admission at local hospitals in the Shannonside Region.
Jul 15, 2024 11:20
Outbreak of Norovirus and Covid-19 reported at Sligo hospital
Visiting to the affected wards is limited to compassionate grounds only, with arrangements needed in advance with the ward nurse manager.
Jun 23, 2024 13:19
Major funding announced for local health care projects
The plan includes a major rebuild at St Joseph's Care Centre in Longford Town as well as a confirmation of a long awaited second hospice bed for the county.
May 31, 2024 17:29
Two people hospitalised following road collision in County Roscommon
They were taken to hospital as a precaution and the road remains open.
May 21, 2024 13:12
Over 400 patients left in local hospital beds after treatment last year
In many cases the delay in physical discharge was the result of a lack of step down beds or care facility openings.
Mar 12, 2024 17:22
Over 50 people waiting for a bed in local hospitals this morning
According to the latest figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation, 35 patients were on trolleys in emergency departments, with a further 17 in hospitals wards at Sligo University Hospital.
Mar 12, 2024 13:15
Over 30 patients at a local hospital waiting for a bed today
Nationally 558 people are waiting for beds in hospitals around the country this morning.
Feb 19, 2024 13:39
Hospitals expecting severe overcrowding as flu season to peak this week
The HSE is reporting 2,644 cases of flu in the first week of 2024.
Jan 8, 2024 08:53
Covid outbreaks and trolley crisis severely affecting local hospital
Hospital management say they are currently managing five COVID outbreaks on site.
Dec 19, 2023 07:49
Almost 80 people across the region waiting for hospital bed today
Nationally, 545 people are waiting for beds in hospitals around the country this morning with 100 waiting in University Hospital Limerick.
Dec 18, 2023 13:03
Two local hospitals under significant pressure this morning
Nationally, 670 people are waiting for beds in hospitals around the country this morning.
Dec 13, 2023 10:41
Sligo University Hospital ED is the third busiest in the country today
Nationally, 546 people are waiting for beds in hospitals around the country this morning.
Dec 6, 2023 11:23
High levels of overcrowding reported at local hospitals in November
Sligo University Hospital with 804 patients, and Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, 265, were also significantly impacted by overcrowding.
Dec 1, 2023 13:47Shannonside Newsletter
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