Organisation: University Hospital Waterford

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<p>Elizabeth Murphy was noted to be allergic to penicillin after she was taken by ambulance to University Hospital Waterford and that the type of allergy was anaphylaxis. File picture</p>

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Waterford hospital offers 'sincerest apologies' over death of woman after reaction to antibiotic

Elizabeth Murphy went into anaphylactic shock in her Kilkenny home in front of her husband and daughter and died after taking the antibiotic

<p>Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision or has any relevant information to come forward and assist with the investigation.</p>

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Woman, 80s, seriously injured by tractor in hit and run in Tipperary

<p>The inquest also heard that neither Charlotte Kirwan (right) nor her husband Ger (left) have been invited yet to give evidence to an external review into their own baby’s death.</p>

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Inquest hears Baby Grace died at Cork University Maternity Hospital after 'medical mistake'

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Mother got anonymous letter telling her mistakes were made before baby was born, inquest told

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Chemo and dialysis among treatments cancelled due to record hospital overcrowding

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Tributes to three young Carlow crash victims ahead of autopsies on Saturday

Family of Waterford man who died following fall in hospital settle action

It was claimed 70-year-old patient at University Hospital Waterford suffered a head trauma when he fell and hit his head on a wall and that a brain bleed developed and he died 18 hours later

Thu, 01 Feb, 2024

Man arrested in connection with discovery of man's body at house in Tipperary

Gardaí say investigations are ongoing after the remains of the Polish man in his 30s were found in Kilross

Fri, 29 Dec, 2023

Overcrowded hospitals should 'copy what Waterford is doing'

Hiqa found Beaumont and UHW had moved from a situation of persistent overcrowding in the emergency departments 'to one where such crowding was well managed or not present'

Sat, 16 Dec, 2023

Appeal court refuses to overturn verdict of death by natural causes for newborn baby in Cork

The baby's parents said they were 'aggrieved and upset' by the 'irrational' inquest verdict

Mon, 16 Oct, 2023

'I still don’t know if I was raped': Waterford woman 'left in the dark' after attack

Sabrina Halligan has waived her right to anonymity to highlight 'the reality of being in a case like this'

Sun, 16 Jul, 2023

Mother of Waterford boy with cerebral palsy speaks of 13-year wait for settlement against HSE

The family, the court heard, have been caring for Darragh who requires round-the-clock care day and night with only four hours a week of nursing support from the HSE.

Wed, 26 Apr, 2023

University Hospital Waterford closed to visitors following infection outbreak

Exceptions are those visiting for compassionate reasons

Thu, 23 Mar, 2023

Waterford Hospital using retired doctors to help clear cancer test backlog

"Depending on retired people really is no way to be running a health service"

Fri, 03 Mar, 2023

Overcrowding at Waterford hospital meant patients waited over 90 minutes for ambulances

Local TD and Sinn Féin health spokesman David Cullinane said: "Essentially we have had ambulances acting as hospital trolleys.”

Thu, 05 Jan, 2023

Irish Examiner view: Trolley crisis doesn’t have to be norm

The achievement at University Hospital Waterford has come under close scrutiny, and there are hopes it can inspire a reduction in hospital overcrowding elsewhere.

Wed, 21 Dec, 2022

Waterford hospital without patients on trolleys since March 2020

There were 760 people on trolleys in Irish hospitals yesterday, the highest since January 2020, and the second highest since records began

Tue, 20 Dec, 2022

Patients still face months of waiting for hospital treatment

People should consider treatment abroad, says patients association

Mon, 03 Oct, 2022

Criticism of delayed report into major upgrades at University Hospital Waterford

Report, which is expected to recommend significant development at the hospital, including a purpose-built critical care unit, was later widened to look at hospitals in Cork, Kerry and Clonmel

Tue, 27 Sep, 2022

Two Munster hospitals account for a fifth of eye patients on country's waiting lists

The waiting list for the coach service in Munster to go to Belfast for cataract operations has now increased to more than 200

Wed, 31 Aug, 2022

Waterford woman jailed for manslaughter of newborn daughter found dead in hospital bin

The defendant is suffering from depression and post traumatic symptoms following the birth

Tue, 05 Jul, 2022

Transfers from University Hospital Waterford to Cork failing to arrive within treatment window

People who have a heart attack outside office hours in Waterford have an almost “zero” chance of accessing lifesaving treatment within an acceptable timeframe

Fri, 13 May, 2022

Waterford heart attack patients have 'almost zero chance' of timely lifesaving treatment

Cardiologist Paddy Owens warns that if patients don't get swift access to treatment they could suffer serious long-term damage

Fri, 22 Apr, 2022

Two more women get apologies over treatment by Waterford hospital consultant

It brings to four the number who received the apologies following their interactions with Dr Brendan McCann

Wed, 26 Jan, 2022

Niamh Griffin: Sláintecare projects offer a tantalising glimpse of a new health service

While the recent resignations sounded alarm bells, projects around the country kept delivering quality healthcare locally. It is they who are showing how Sláintecare should work

Tue, 21 Sep, 2021

Couple challenge Cork coroner's 'irrational' inquest verdict into baby's death

A couple have taken a legal challenge over an inquest which they allege led to an “irrational” jury verdict that their baby died of brain damage as a result of natural causes.

Mon, 07 Dec, 2020

Hospital apologises as boy gets €20m for brain injury at birth

'Sincere apology for failings that caused devastating brain injury'

Thu, 15 Oct, 2020

Gardaí appeal for information as cyclist, 60s, dies in Kilkenny traffic collision

Gardaí are currently at the scene of a fatal road traffic collision involving a tractor and a pedal cyclist, that occurred on Church Road in Gowran, Co. Kilkenny at approximately 3.45pm today, Saturday 6th June 2020.

Sat, 06 Jun, 2020

Frontline Workers: 'We work through storms, Christmas, everything, 24/7 so a pandemic is no different'

“As a midwife, you experience evolution right in front of your eyes, helping someone make that transition to parenthood," said Kate Lyons, Midwife Manager at the Labour Ward in Cork University Maternity Hospital.

Mon, 04 May, 2020

‘Tens of thousands’ of nurses could be owed money

The number of staff nurses and midwives owed money from last year’s pay deal could be in the “tens of thousands”, according to nurses leaders.

Fri, 01 May, 2020

Man, 30s, dies in Wexford collision as woman, 20s, seriously injured

The collision occurred at around 5am this morning on the N25 at Ballinaboola.

Mon, 20 Apr, 2020

Gardaí investigating after three people found injured in Waterford house

An investigation has begun after three people were found injured at a house in county Waterford.

Thu, 16 Apr, 2020

New life in a luxurious home: Waterford semi-d not done by halves

Trish Dromey takes a virtual tour of a practically rebuilt four-bed1930s house in a highly desirable part of Waterford City

Sat, 28 Mar, 2020

Man in critical condition after fall from building in Waterford

A man is in a critical condition in hospital after he fell from the side of a supermarket in Waterford yesterday afternoon.

Thu, 26 Mar, 2020

32 people on trolleys in Irish hospitals today

There are just 32 people on trolleys in Irish hospitals across the country today - compared to more than 570 this time last month.

Tue, 24 Mar, 2020

Bon Secours imposes visitor ban, restrictions still in place at hospitals

Strict visitor restrictions remain in place across all South/South West Hospital Group hospitals, including Cork and Kerry university hospitals due to infection control concerns.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2020

Call for Waterford fire service to respond to cardiac emergencies

The fire brigade should respond to heart attack emergencies in Waterford until a 24/7 cardiac care facility is developed.

Wed, 19 Feb, 2020

Hand on Heart campaign did not breach GAA election rules

“We have written to all units reminding them to exercise caution at this time around party political activities and requests of this nature,” confirmed a GAA spokesperson.

Tue, 28 Jan, 2020

Cork University Hospital made over €2.5m from car parking charges in 2019

The €11.7m national figure is slightly down compared to 2017, when €12.8m was earned at 33 of the country's public hospitals.

Sun, 19 Jan, 2020

All elective surgeries cancelled in University Hospital Kerry

Management at University Hospital Kerry has cancelled all elective surgeries University Hospital Kerry this week.

Tue, 07 Jan, 2020

Two remain in custody after Waterford shooting

A man in his 40s was injured outside a premises on the Carrickpherish Road that afternoon.

Fri, 27 Dec, 2019

Man, 30s, in critical condition following shooting in Waterford

A man in his 30s has been injured following a shooting in Waterford.

Mon, 23 Dec, 2019

'Mass distrust': Cervical Check losing staff due to stress

All 15 of the doctors who oversee the running of CervicalCheck’s colposcopy services for women requiring further investigation following a smear test are considering resigning.

Thu, 05 Dec, 2019

Waterford's psychiatric nurses to strike in overcrowding protest

Pictures released first in the Irish Examiner show patients sleeping on the floor of the Psychiatric Unit in University Hospital Waterford.

Fri, 08 Nov, 2019

Overcrowding issue at Waterford psychiatric unit 'is reflected throughout the country'

Overcrowding at the psychiatric unit of University Hospital Waterford is not a recent issue.

Sat, 02 Nov, 2019

Widespread concerns Waterford University Hospital is being left behind

Concerns that Waterford University Hospital is being left behind within the wider group are widespread, hears Catherine Shanahan.

Fri, 01 Nov, 2019

Future of psych unit in doubt amid service concerns

A meeting to consider the future of an acute psychiatric unit where pictures emerged of patients lying on the floor is to take place in the next number of weeks.

Fri, 01 Nov, 2019

Made in Munster: Art helps to soothe Limerick hospital stress

The Arts Council loan initiative, which sees works put on display across the country, is proving particularly therapeutic in hospitals — for staff, patients and their families, discovers Helen O’Callaghan.

Thu, 24 Oct, 2019

Mental health inspectors criticise HSE over failings at psychiatric units

Mental health inspectors have criticised the HSE for a series of failings at adult inpatient psychiatric units including admission of children, inadequate physical assessments and occupational therapy and for not labelling residents’ personal property.

Mon, 14 Oct, 2019

€26m winter plan to tackle overcrowding at A&Es

There is €26m for a winter plan to deal with emergency department overcrowding in acute public hospitals, Simon Harris, the health minister, has confirmed.

Fri, 11 Oct, 2019