Budget restrictions force hospitals to cut services

HOSPITALS in Cork and Kerry have been forced to cut services this summer to keep within budget.

Budget restrictions force hospitals to cut services
Tue, 20 May, 2003 - 01:00
Mícheál Lehane

The Southern Health Board yesterday admitted that some medical procedures will soon be reduced at Cork University Hospital and Tralee General Hospital.

CUH will temporarily close a 24-bed day ward for 10 weeks from June 23 to September 1. Planned surgery will be cut back during the 10-week period.

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