News - Sligo University Hospital
Local TD argues historic underfunding root of most problems at SUH
Deputy Harkin says the chronic overcrowding seems to have brought things to a head, but the root of the problem lies further back in time.
Nov 23, 2022 17:31
Almost 2000 people on trolleys or chairs in Shannonside hospitals last month
Sligo University Hospital has recorded the fifth highest level of overcrowding nationally with 700 people waiting on a bed at the hospital in October.
Nov 1, 2022 13:24
Over 18 thousand people in Shannonside region on hospital waiting list for more than a year and a half
The report breaks down the number of people waiting for CT, MRI, Ultrasound, and VUS scans across various hospital groups in quarter 2 of this year
Oct 24, 2022 13:23
Steady increase in COVID admissions to hospitals in Shannonside region
The Minister for Health is warning of a 'Twindemic' of flu and COVID.
Oct 7, 2022 13:35
Hopes Sligo University Cath lab to reopen in 2024
A guarantee was given by Minister Stephen Donnelly in July.
Sep 30, 2022 13:09
Almost 60 Million euro in damages paid out by Saolta hospitals this year
The figure is an increase of over 200 per cent on figures for the entirely of last year.
Sep 23, 2022 13:14
INMO raise concerns over conditions at Sligo Hospital
The INMO say it's an ongoing problem.
Aug 3, 2022 18:11
Emergency drill to simulate effects of hotel explosion at Sligo University Hospital
The casualties from an imagined gas explosion at a hotel will be processed and triaged during the drill this morning
Jul 28, 2022 07:54
Covid outbreak on three medical wards at local hospital
People are being advised if they have any symptoms of Covid to stay away.
Jul 5, 2022 12:11
Health minister willing to meet local TDs over Sligo Cath Lab closure
The service closes at Sligo University Hospital today.
Jun 30, 2022 13:48
Local hospitals operated at unsafe levels in recent months
The bed occupancy figures were released by the HSE.
Jun 29, 2022 13:15
Leitrim TD calls for emergency meeting over local coronary care services
The issue will be raised in the Dail tomorrow morning.
Jun 20, 2022 07:42
Patients owe millions to local hospitals in fees
A total of €40m is owed to hospitals by the general public.
Apr 22, 2022 13:40
Number of Covid patients at local hospital doubles in a week
The hospital is under significant pressure due to Covid and other admissions.
Mar 4, 2022 13:26Shannonside Newsletter
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