HSE says patients must plan for hospital discharge as Cork facilities remain busy
The HSE South-West has reminded the public that overstaying in a hospital bed causes overcrowding at emergency departments.…
Funding allocated for new mental health in-patient unit in Cork
Funding has been allocated to start on a new mental health in-patient unit to serve North and East…
Former Cork resort hotel to become Mercy Hospital rehabilitation centre
A former Cork hotel and golf resort is set to become a 50-bed rehabilitation and neurological facility in…
Injection facility for Cork ‘cannot wait’
The Government has been urged to immediately begin planning for a permanent supervised injection facility in Cork. The…
Public told follow bird-flu safety policies at Cork’s Lough
Cork public representatives have called for people to follow guidelines at The Lough amid a potential resurgence of…
Future healthcare measures will be extended tonicotine pouches
The Health Service Executive (HSE) has said that future healthcare measures to tackle electronic cigarette marketing will be…
Trio of Cork nursing home workers honoured for their dedication
Three Cork nursing home professionals have been recognised at this year’s Nursing Homes Ireland (NHI) Care Awards for…
Better infrastructure is needed for people to stay active, says Cork GP
Better infrastructure is needed to ensure our citizens can stay active in order to reduce reliance on public…
Hospital beds for CUH and Mallow to come next year
New hospital beds in Cork University Hospital and Mallow are to be delivered next year, the HSE has…
Cork primary school prepares for ‘Type Onesie Day’ to aid CUH
An eight-year-old from Cork is heading a campaign to get children across Munster to dress up in their…
Cork’s Bon Secours performs well in Hiqa review
Cork’s Bon Secours Hospital has performed well in a recent Health Information and Quality Authority (Hiqa) report with…
Cork nurses with long covid facing pay cuts in December
A group of Cork nurses with long covid gave a presentation to Oireachtas members and staff in the…