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Mary Fitzgerald, Manager at University Hospital Kerry, with endoscopy services UHK staff past and present celebrating the 10th anniversary of the opening of the Endoscopy Unit. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD
UNIVERSITY Hospital Kerry celebrated a milestone recently with the 10th anniversary of the opening of the Endoscopy Unit.
In 2014, state-of-the-art Endoscopy Unit, was opened by the then Minister for Health Mr. James O’Reilly. The facility, formerly a hospital laundry, underwent a complete reconstruction.
Since its opening, the Endoscopy Department at UHK has consistently achieved top international accreditation, ensuring exceptional healthcare for all patients.
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Offering a range of consultant-led services in gastroenterology, surgery, respiratory, and urology, the Endoscopy Unit provides specialised care to prevent, diagnose, and treat referred patients.
Referrals are accepted from general practitioners, with regular outpatient clinics led by consultants and nurses to facilitate timely care.
Since 2014, the Endoscopy Department has been integral to the National Bowel Screening Service, conducting over 3,000 patient procedures to date.
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