The Mercy University Hospital
Foundation has announced that it is on course to fundraise over €2.8million in 2020, which is the largest amount raised by the Foundation in a year since it was set up back in 2007. A significant part of the money raised is in direct response to the Foundation’s
Covid-19 appeal, supporting front-line staff in the Mercy University Hospital. The Foundation is now appealing for donations for its Cancer Care Centre, which will be located at nearby 9 Dyke Parade – which is a Georgian terrace building.
Commenting on the news, Chairman of the Board, Eoin Tobin said:
“Like many sectors, charities have faced a tough year. That is why we are so incredibly grateful to our amazing donors who have responded to our Covid-19 appeal, helping us raise much-needed funds to support the amazing work of the Mercy University Hospital. For the last nine months, staff at the Mercy University Hospital have been working at the front-line of the Covid-19 crisis. We w
Minister announces plans to increase critical care capacity, number of new beds to be added in Cork
Further beds are to be provided in Cork under phase two of the plan which will see a further 117 beds added through the development of new build capacity at five prioritised sites, including Cork University Hospital, subject to approval processes.
Critical care capacity is to be increased at hospitals in Cork.
The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly has announced a strategic multi-year plan to expand adult critical care capacity nationally from 255 beds to 446 beds.
Work on Phase One of the plan has already commenced and will see 321 adult critical care beds in place by the end of 2021, compared to 255 at the start of this year.
Almost 50 patients without a bed at Cork hospitals
33 patients are on trolleys at Cork University Hospital, while there are 16 on trolleys at Mercy University Hospital today. File Picture
Almost 50 patients are without beds across Cork hospitals today.
33 patients are on trolleys at Cork University Hospital, while there are 16 on trolleys at Mercy University Hospital.
The busiest hospital in the country is University Hospital Limerick, where there are 58 patients in need of a bed.
Nationally, 293 admitted patients are waiting for beds today, according to today’s INMO Trolley Watch.
249 patients are waiting in the emergency department, while 44 are in wards elsewhere in the hospital.
elaine@TheCork.ie
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has welcomed news in relation to Development of the Paediatric Unit at Cork University Hospital. Capital approval on Phase 2 of the Paediatric Department at CUH has progressed and will provide 74 replacement beds, 50 children beds, and 24 infant beds, 4 HDU Beds and associated accommodation.
Photo: Billy macGill
The Taoiseach commented “Capital approval on Phase 2 of the Paediatric Unit at Cork University Hospital, is very welcome news for families across Cork and indeed the Munster region. “Phase two is the development of the 74 single-bed, ensuite accommodation which will cater for both Mercy University Hospital & Cork University Hospital Paediatric Departments.”