News - Sligo University Hospital
Over 1,500 patients on trolleys in local hospitals so far this year
Nationally, 72-thousand 391 people have gone without a bed in Irish hospitals in 2023.
Aug 1, 2023 09:23
Motorsport Ireland begin investigation into fatal Sligo Rally crash
Gardai are asking that footage of this collision is not shared across social media or messaging apps.
Jul 17, 2023 07:10
Over 80 people in Roscommon waiting on cataract surgery
The issue of waiting lists for cataract surgery has seen special buses arrange din various parts of the country in recent years to bring people to Northern Ireland to get the procedure done
Jun 29, 2023 08:47
Over €16 million allocated to Sligo Hospital in capital plan
Nationally over there's a €1 billion Investment in Health and Social Care Infrastructure.
May 29, 2023 13:19
12 percent of elderly patients waited over 24 hours at Sligo ED last month
The majority of those attending the Sligo ED were seen within the first day, with 9 percent waiting on trolleys or in the ward over 24 hours.
May 24, 2023 13:33
Nearly 100 people waiting for a bed at local hospitals
613 people are waiting for a bed in hospitals across the country this morning.
May 10, 2023 11:26
Sligo Hospital under pressure as over 40 patients wait on trolleys
The figures were released by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation.
May 2, 2023 13:06
Over 100 people on trolleys in the Shannonside region
UHG is dealing with 55 patients on trolleys
Mar 14, 2023 11:24
Intensive Care Unit extension opens at Sligo University Hospital
A new Intensive Care Unit extension has been opened at Sligo University Hospital.
Mar 13, 2023 13:15
Trolley numbers across Shannonside region grow by over 10,000 in a year
Several emergency departments in the region saw their trolley numbers double.
Dec 21, 2022 13:11
HIQA report finds local emergency department under unprecedented strain
Sligo University Hospital was among those inspected and, on the day of inspection, the waiting time from triage to medical review ranged from 5 minutes to 12 hours and 4 minutes with an average of 4 hours 14 minutes.
Dec 15, 2022 14:11
44 people waiting on trolleys in Sligo University Hospital today
Nationally, 607 people are waiting at hospitals across the country.
Dec 12, 2022 13:20
Overcrowding levels at local hospitals ease in recent days
University Hospital Galway is recording the highest number of people on trolleys locally.
Dec 5, 2022 11:14Shannonside Newsletter
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