Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly confirmed that the second cath lab at University Hospital Waterford will be opened in September. He made the “commitment” as he attended the official opening of the South East Palliative Care Centre at Ardkeen last Friday. “As many of you will know, the second cath lab will be up...
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Services stretched at UHW amid Covid rise
Services stretched at UHW amid Covid rise
The number of people in hospital with Covid-19 has topped 1,000 for the first time since April, it was revealed yesterday (Monday). And the latest wave of Covid continues to spread throughout Waterford with 55 people in University Hospital Waterford with the virus, including two in ICU. Hospital services are being...
Hospital review finds ‘unsafe’ care
Hospital review finds ‘unsafe’ care
UHW included in review of nine hospitals Kieran Foley An independent review of nine hospitals across the country, including University Hospital Waterford (UHW), has found ‘unsafe’ and ‘unacceptable’ treatment caused by overcrowding and staff shortages. The Independent Review of Unplanned Care...
UHW becomes the first JAM Card friendly HSE hospital
UHW becomes the first JAM Card friendly HSE hospital
University Hospital Waterford (UHW) has announced it is the first Health Service Executive (HSE) hospital in Ireland to become JAM Card friendly. The hospital joins with many other Irish organisations and businesses in introducing this Quality Care initiative for those who need extra patience or space in any given...
South-East cannot remain ‘silent’ on Rescue 117, says Shanahan
South-East cannot remain ‘silent’ on Rescue 117, says Shanahan
Recent activity numbers for Rescue 117 in the South East indicate that the service was up to 25% busier last year than the previous year, almost 900 missions, according to Independent Waterford Deputy Matt Shanahan who continued his campaign to try and save the service this week. Growing concerns for the future of...
No Covid cases at UHW for first time in 2021
No Covid cases at UHW for first time in 2021
Jordan Norris At the time of writing, there were no cases of COVID-19 on site at University Hospital Waterford. The incidence rate in Waterford is currently 70.6 per 100,000 of population – with the national average at 129.7. Just seven counties in Ireland have a lower incidence rate at present, including Kilkenny...
Progress on 24/7 Cardiac Care
Progress on 24/7 Cardiac Care
Campaigners re-iterate 24/7 service is ‘only game in town’ Kieran Foley A local cardiac care campaigner says the pursuit of a full 24/7 service at University Hospital Waterford (UHW) must remain a priority. Last week, it was announced that a construction contractor has been appointed to build the second cath lab at...
Contract awarded for second UHW Cath Lab
Contract awarded for second UHW Cath Lab
Jordan Norris A construction contract has been awarded for the building of a second catheterisation lab at University Hospital Waterford, with works set to begin on site at the start of May. The contract has been awarded to Tom O’Brien Construction, who are based in Bilberry Business Park, Waterford. The group...