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...
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...
UHW strives to maintain services amid Covid pressures
UHW strives to maintain services amid Covid pressures
Justine Dwyer University Hospital Waterford is under relentless pressure to maintain services this week with a total of 202 staff absent due to Covid. As of yesterday (Monday) there were 37 cases of Covid-19 on site, with one patient in ICU. Management at the hospital requested that all scheduled patients contact the...
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...