Critical non-compliance at CUH unit 'unprecedented' The Acute Mental Health Unit at Cork University Hospital has been found to have the worst level of compliance with rules, regulations and codes of practice, out of a series of reports published by the Mental Health Commission in 2024. Munster • 26 Mar
Critical non-compliance at CUH unit 'unprecedented' The Acute Mental Health Unit at Cork University Hospital has been found to have the worst level of compliance with rules, regulations and codes of practice, out of a series of reports published by the Mental Health Commission in 2024. Munster • 26 Mar
Stroke victim runs 10k in thank you to medical team A mother-of-two who mistook a stroke for a hangover is gearing up for a 10km run to thank the medical teams who helped her reclaim her life. News Lens • 30 May 22
Stroke victim runs 10k in thank you to medical team A mother-of-two who mistook a stroke for a hangover is gearing up for a 10km run to thank the medical teams who helped her reclaim her life. News Lens • 30 May 22
Settlement for family over mother, baby deaths at CUMH The High Court has approved an undisclosed settlement for the family of a woman who died after falling out of bed while breastfeeding her newborn baby, who also died in the incident. Courts • 05 May 22
Settlement for family over mother, baby deaths at CUMH The High Court has approved an undisclosed settlement for the family of a woman who died after falling out of bed while breastfeeding her newborn baby, who also died in the incident. Courts • 05 May 22
Appeal for respiratory supplies to send to India Staff at Cork's University Hospital have launched an appeal for donations of any available respiratory equipment from hospitals, medical suppliers and healthcare organisations that can be sent to assist Covid-19 medical efforts in India. Regional • 28 Apr 21
Appeal for respiratory supplies to send to India Staff at Cork's University Hospital have launched an appeal for donations of any available respiratory equipment from hospitals, medical suppliers and healthcare organisations that can be sent to assist Covid-19 medical efforts in India. Regional • 28 Apr 21
Swimmer rescued after diving accident in Cork A man was brought to Cork University Hospital by Coast Guard helicopter after he was injured while swimming in Co Cork. Munster • 02 Jun 20
Swimmer rescued after diving accident in Cork A man was brought to Cork University Hospital by Coast Guard helicopter after he was injured while swimming in Co Cork. Munster • 02 Jun 20
Cork students upgrade ill-fitting face masks Thousands of imported faces masks which did not meet the expectations for use by frontline hospital staff have been upgraded thanks to the ingenuity of staff and students at Kinsale Community School in Co Cork. Coronavirus • 06 May 20
Cork students upgrade ill-fitting face masks Thousands of imported faces masks which did not meet the expectations for use by frontline hospital staff have been upgraded thanks to the ingenuity of staff and students at Kinsale Community School in Co Cork. Coronavirus • 06 May 20
Covid-19 survivor thanks all who 'risked their lives' A 45-year-old man who spent nine days on life support being treated for coronavirus at Cork University Hospital has thanked the medical team and staff there for saving his life. Coronavirus • 12 Apr 20
Covid-19 survivor thanks all who 'risked their lives' A 45-year-old man who spent nine days on life support being treated for coronavirus at Cork University Hospital has thanked the medical team and staff there for saving his life. Coronavirus • 12 Apr 20
Plans to move cancer services from public hospitals Plans are being drawn up to move cancer services out of public hospitals in Cork to protect patients and staff as the number of Covid-19 cases grows. Munster • 02 Apr 20
Plans to move cancer services from public hospitals Plans are being drawn up to move cancer services out of public hospitals in Cork to protect patients and staff as the number of Covid-19 cases grows. Munster • 02 Apr 20
INMO and HSE to meet over Cork hospital overcrowding Representatives from the INMO and the HSE are to meet tomorrow to try to deal with what the INMO have described as an overcrowding crisis at Cork's two biggest hospitals. Health • 04 Jan 20
INMO and HSE to meet over Cork hospital overcrowding Representatives from the INMO and the HSE are to meet tomorrow to try to deal with what the INMO have described as an overcrowding crisis at Cork's two biggest hospitals. Health • 04 Jan 20
Parents appeal for drug awareness after son's death The parents of a teenager who died after taking a substance at a music festival this month have urged parents to talk to their children about drugs, saying it is a problem that affects everyone regardless of class. Ireland • 24 Aug 19
Parents appeal for drug awareness after son's death The parents of a teenager who died after taking a substance at a music festival this month have urged parents to talk to their children about drugs, saying it is a problem that affects everyone regardless of class. Ireland • 24 Aug 19
INMO says 541 patients waiting for hospital beds The INMO has said 541 people are on trolleys in emergency departments and wards awaiting admission to a hospital bed, with University Hospital Limerick the worst affected with 70 patients on trolleys. Health • 07 Aug 19
INMO says 541 patients waiting for hospital beds The INMO has said 541 people are on trolleys in emergency departments and wards awaiting admission to a hospital bed, with University Hospital Limerick the worst affected with 70 patients on trolleys. Health • 07 Aug 19
Funeral hears little girl brought family happiness The funeral has taken place in Cork of two-year-old Santina Cawley, who died after being found with serious injuries at an apartment last Friday. Munster • 12 Jul 19
Funeral hears little girl brought family happiness The funeral has taken place in Cork of two-year-old Santina Cawley, who died after being found with serious injuries at an apartment last Friday. Munster • 12 Jul 19
Cork University Hospital CEO McNamara to leave post Cork University Hospital CEO Tony Mcnamara has announced that he will leave his post at the end of next month. Health • 07 May 19
Cork University Hospital CEO McNamara to leave post Cork University Hospital CEO Tony Mcnamara has announced that he will leave his post at the end of next month. Health • 07 May 19
INMO says 81 patients on trolleys at Limerick hospital The INMO has said there are 81 patients on trolleys at University Hospital Limerick waiting admission to a hospital bed, the highest daily figure recorded in an Irish hospital. Health • 03 Apr 19
INMO says 81 patients on trolleys at Limerick hospital The INMO has said there are 81 patients on trolleys at University Hospital Limerick waiting admission to a hospital bed, the highest daily figure recorded in an Irish hospital. Health • 03 Apr 19
Open verdict at inquest into Cork woman's death The family of a woman who failed to regain consciousness after a routine neck operation and died 22 months later have called on Cork University Hospital to review their protocols around disc removal surgery. Munster • 13 Mar 19
Open verdict at inquest into Cork woman's death The family of a woman who failed to regain consciousness after a routine neck operation and died 22 months later have called on Cork University Hospital to review their protocols around disc removal surgery. Munster • 13 Mar 19
70 patients on trolleys at Cork University Hospital There are 70 patients on trolleys at Cork University Hospital waiting for admission to a hospital bed, according to the latest figures from the INMO, with 565 on trolleys in hospital around the country. Health • 09 Jan 19
70 patients on trolleys at Cork University Hospital There are 70 patients on trolleys at Cork University Hospital waiting for admission to a hospital bed, according to the latest figures from the INMO, with 565 on trolleys in hospital around the country. Health • 09 Jan 19
CUH issues apology following death of a patient Cork University Hospital has apologised to the family of a 58-year-old man who died two days after he was admitted with chest pain. Cork University Hospital • 12 Dec 18
CUH issues apology following death of a patient Cork University Hospital has apologised to the family of a 58-year-old man who died two days after he was admitted with chest pain. Cork University Hospital • 12 Dec 18
CUH breast cancer team 'demoralised' over scan delays A team of breast cancer consultants and specialist nurses at Cork University Hospital have clashed with senior management over services at the hospital. Health • 27 Nov 18
CUH breast cancer team 'demoralised' over scan delays A team of breast cancer consultants and specialist nurses at Cork University Hospital have clashed with senior management over services at the hospital. Health • 27 Nov 18
Specialised cancer treatment now available at CUH Cancer patients in Cork and Kerry undergoing specialised radiotherapy for left breast cancer will no longer have to travel for treatment to protect their hearts. Munster • 14 Feb 18
Specialised cancer treatment now available at CUH Cancer patients in Cork and Kerry undergoing specialised radiotherapy for left breast cancer will no longer have to travel for treatment to protect their hearts. Munster • 14 Feb 18
594 patients on trolleys waiting for bed - INMO There were 594 patients on trolleys or on wards today waiting for admission to a hospital bed, according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation. Health • 06 Feb 18
594 patients on trolleys waiting for bed - INMO There were 594 patients on trolleys or on wards today waiting for admission to a hospital bed, according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation. Health • 06 Feb 18
Visitor ban at Cork University Hospital due to flu Visiting restrictions are continuing at Cork University Hospital due to an outbreak of both the Flu virus and Norovirus, or Winter Vomiting Bug. News • 26 Jan 18
Visitor ban at Cork University Hospital due to flu Visiting restrictions are continuing at Cork University Hospital due to an outbreak of both the Flu virus and Norovirus, or Winter Vomiting Bug. News • 26 Jan 18
53 waiting for bed at Cork University Hospital There are 558 patients on trolleys, or on wards, waiting admission to a hospital bed, according to the latest figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation. Health • 17 Jan 18
53 waiting for bed at Cork University Hospital There are 558 patients on trolleys, or on wards, waiting admission to a hospital bed, according to the latest figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation. Health • 17 Jan 18
Kerry review: 7 serious delayed diagnoses identified Two major hospitals in the south have given updates on major checks of patient x-rays and other scans. Munster • 12 Jan 18
Kerry review: 7 serious delayed diagnoses identified Two major hospitals in the south have given updates on major checks of patient x-rays and other scans. Munster • 12 Jan 18
Elective surgery resumes at CUH after two-week deferral Elective surgery has resumed at Cork University Hospital after being deferred for a two-week period over Christmas. Munster • 08 Jan 18
Elective surgery resumes at CUH after two-week deferral Elective surgery has resumed at Cork University Hospital after being deferred for a two-week period over Christmas. Munster • 08 Jan 18
Scan check began four weeks ago - CUH RTÉ News has learned that Cork University Hospital has cleared a backlog of 2,466 unread plain film scans, which arose due to staffing issues around four weeks ago. Health • 23 Dec 17
Scan check began four weeks ago - CUH RTÉ News has learned that Cork University Hospital has cleared a backlog of 2,466 unread plain film scans, which arose due to staffing issues around four weeks ago. Health • 23 Dec 17
