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HSE says 200-300 'high-risk' pregnancies to move from PUH

Between 200 and 300 expectant mothers with "high-risk" pregnancies will be moved from Portiuncula University Hospital in Ballinasloe to other locations, the HSE has said.
Health • 10 Jul

Review of Portiuncula maternity services continues - HSE

The Health Service Executive has said that work is continuing on a review of maternity services at Portiuncula University Hospital in Co Galway.
Connacht • 26 Mar

What went wrong at Portiuncula?

Portiuncula University Hospital in Ballinasloe, Co Galway is again in the spotlight over maternity services and the care of babies.
Analysis and Comment • 01 Feb

Report author highlights failings at Portiuncula

One of the authors of a report into the care of 18 babies and their mothers at Portiuncula Hospital has said a combination of resource and staffing inadequacies led to a number of failures, including the serious harm and death of babies.
Portiuncula University Hospital • 04 May 18

Portiuncula criticised for training and communication

A report into maternity services at Portiuncula University Hospital has criticised the hospital for poor communication among maternity staff and a lack of skills and training to deal with emergency cases.
Portiuncula University Hospital • 03 May 18

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