News - Sligo University Hospital
58,000 patients languishing on waiting lists in Galway University Hospitals
Sligo University Hospital, meanwhile, has a total of 16,000 people on waiting lists.
Jul 15, 2024 07:12
Member of Sligo Leitrim Mountain Rescue dies in Ben Bulben fall
The man in his 40s, was hiking with a friend, when he slipped while climbing a gully above the Ben Bulben Forest Walk.
Jul 3, 2024 23:40
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
Number of assaults on staff reported at Sligo University Hospital last year
Some of the weapons used include a walking stick, a remote control, bottles of urine and a zimmer frame.
Jun 18, 2024 13:06
Emergency Departments across region under significant pressure
Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe currently has 21 people waiting for a bed.
Jun 17, 2024 13:16
Local hospitals under pressure with number of patients on trolleys
Nationally, University Hospital Limerick has the highest amount of people on trolleys today with 115.
May 15, 2024 13:20
HIQA report praises patient care at Sligo University Hospital
Across all areas inspected, the hospital was found to be substantially compliant in 4 areas, partially compliant in 6 areas, and non-compliant in two areas.
Mar 31, 2024 14:36
Over 1,900 patients waiting on trolleys in local hospitals last month
Those figures are up from 528 compared to February 2023.
Mar 13, 2024 13:16
Over 20 thousand local patients removed from waiting list without treatment
According to the IHCA, many patients will have often made alternative arrangements due to the length of time on the waiting list or may no longer be suitable for treatment.
Jan 16, 2024 12:57
Hospitals facing overcrowding across the region today
Sligo University Hospital and the Midland Regional Hospital in Mullingar are among the busiest facilities in the country.
Nov 9, 2023 10:56
Upgrade works on ED at Sligo Hospital begin
The capacity of the emergency department is set to be increased and the works are due to take 2 weeks to complete.
Aug 16, 2023 13:28
120 patients on trolleys in local hospitals this morning
Galway University Hospital has the second highest figure nationally at 61,
Aug 8, 2023 10:28
Woman who died in Carrick on Shannon boat fire named
Deirdre Finn was an off-duty member of An Garda Siochána and was attached to Dun Laoghaire Station in Dublin.
Aug 8, 2023 07:08
Close to 90 people waiting at local Emergency Departments
Sligo University Hospital currently holds the highest number of patients waiting locally in Emergency Departments, with 36 people on trolleys or waiting in wards.
Aug 3, 2023 12:10Shannonside Newsletter
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