It's felt that positive progress is being made to improve maternity services at Portiuncula University Hospital. High-risk mothers are no longer seen in the unit, due to concerns over clinical care. A design team is to be appointed to do a feasibility study on the potential of developing a theatre at the facility.
While a consultant outpatient department for maternity patients is to be opened early next year. Local Cllr Alan Harney says the ball is now in the court of the HSE:
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