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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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...
University Hospital Waterford becomes the first JAM Card friendly HSE hospital
University Hospital Waterford 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...
WELL FESTIVAL OF ARTS AND WELLBEING 2022
WELL FESTIVAL OF ARTS AND WELLBEING 2022
Fancy a lift?, Doodling for Wellbeing and Small Acts, Well Festival of Arts and Wellbeing 2022 programme has been launched with the Festival running ffrom Monday, February 7th to Saturday, February 12th. Well features an inspirational line-up of fun, free, inventive and sociable arts events for all ages. In this,...
Councillor voices concern over quadbikes and scramblers
Councillor voices concern over quadbikes and scramblers
Jordan Norris Fine Gael Councillor Frank Quinlan says that there is a serious danger of someone hurting themselves, particularly young children, should issues regarding scrambler and quadbike use at land between St. John’s Park and the Grange. Raising the issue at the April Metropolitan District Meeting of Waterford...
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...