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UNIVERSITY Hospital Kerry (UHK) has extended an invitation to all past and present staff members to a very special celebration this month. To mark the 40th anniversary of the hospital at the site in Rathass, an invitation is extended to join them for a series of special events throughout the […]

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 […]

A LOCAL councillor received an update on the progress of the development of the standalone Oncology Unit at University Hospital Kerry (UHK). Fianna Fáil Cllr Mikey Sheehy raised a question regarding the development at last week’s HSE Health Forum South meeting. Seeking an update on the progress and timelines for […]

UNIVERSITY Hospital Kerry (UHK) has announced the return of the People of UHK Awards for 2024, now in its third year. Once again, they invite the public to nominate deserving members of  UHK staff who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to patient care and service excellence. Following the tremendous response from the […]

THE atmosphere was electric in Ballygarry Estate last night with hundreds of people cheering on the contestants in ‘Sickly Come Dancing – The Relapse’. The fundraising event for the Friends of University Hospital Kerry was an enormous success and the organising committee from the UHK Sports and Social Club deserve […]

THERE were 355 patients waiting on trolleys in University Hospital Kerry during the month of January. This was a decrease of 56 on the same month in 2023. Nationally, over 12,132 patients, including 278 children went without a hospital bed this January according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation. Speaking […]

UNIVERSITY Hospital Kerry (UHK) has announced a major stride in the establishment of its permanent Oncology Unit with the submission of the Stage 1 building design. UHK Management remains committed to keeping the community informed and engaged throughout the development stages of this vital healthcare project, and other significant projects, […]

MANAGEMENT At University Hospital Kerry (UHK) has extended its appreciation to its healthcare team as Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, outlined improvements made in addressing hospital waiting lists in Kerry in 2023. In a statement yesterday, Minister Donnelly revealed a 47% reduction, equating to 650 patients, in those waiting over 12 […]

A KERRY businessman spread some Christmas cheer to children at University Hospital Kerry on Christmas Day. Kevin Ross of Balloons le Grá, the balloon business with stores in Manor West Shopping Centre, Abbeyfeale and Arthur’s Quay Shopping Centre in Limerick City took the initiative to visit UHK to bring smiles […]

THE Emergency Department (ED) at University Hospital Kerry (UHK) is currently experiencing overcrowding due to increased presentations with a variety of complex needs. There were 32 patients waiting on trolleys at the hospital this morning according to the latest figures from Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO). Management at the hospital is […]

UNIVERSITY Hospital Kerry (UHK) has officially opened its newly renovated Interim Oncology Day Ward. Located within the hospital in a reconfigured space of the Ratoo Ward, this dedicated medical oncology unit provides a modern, bright, and compassionate environment, ensuring patients experience privacy and a welcoming atmosphere. UHK’s teams supported by […]

A NEWLY redecorated part of University Hospital Kerry’s ED Department honours the memory of a nurse in the hospital who passed away four years ago. Kerrie Browne from Brosna tragically lost her life on October 2, 2019 in a road traffic collision. The Browne family were at the hospital on Wednesday […]

UNIVERSITY Hospital Kerry (UHK) has introduced a dedicated space for parents coping with the loss of a pregnancy or perinatal death. Located in its Maternity Department, the ‘Snowdrop Room’ provides a serene, sensitive, and private space for parents who have experienced the heartbreak of pregnancy loss. The room’s development included […]

THERE was a decrease in patients waiting on trolleys at University Hospital Kerry during August compared to the same month in 2022. There were 314 patients waiting on trolleys this month compared to last August’s all-time high of 343. Nationwide, over 9,720 patients, including 167 children, went without a bed […]

THE Ballygarry Estate played host to the People of UHK Awards at the start of the month. Orchestrated by University Hospital Kerry (UHK) to celebrate the exceptional individuals and teams shaping lives within their care, the event shines a spotlight on those who exemplify the essence of compassion, dedication, and innovation within UHK, leaving an […]

UNIVERSITY Hospital Kerry has lifted the visitor restrictions that were in place over the 10 days due to high numbers of patients presenting with COVID. Today, the hospital has issued a statement which says there is now a significantly reduced volume of COVID 19 positive admissions and they are in […]

UNIVERSITY Hospital Kerry has imposed visitor restriction following a rise in people presenting with COVID 19. In a statement issued on Monday, management said the hospital is experiencing a significantly increased number of COVID 19 admissions to the hospital along with a high level of emergency presentations. They have taken […]

WHILE entertainment was the order of the night at the recent Friends of UHK Night At The Dogs, it was also a chance to raise awareness with the public of the signs of stroke. The Stroke Unit’s Clinical Nurse Specialist Mary Donovan and Stroke Unit Consultant Dr Barry Moynihan were […]

A SINN Féin Councillor says the ongoing housing shortage is having an impact on the ability to recruit and retain staff at University Hospital Kerry. The ongoing issue with the lack of long-term rental properties in the county is affecting the ability to not only recruit new staff, but to […]

ANOTHER great night is planned for next Friday July 7 at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium when the annual Friends of University Hospital Kerry Night At The Dogs takes place. This year will the 31st running of this fundraising event and to date over €3m has been raised to buy specialised equipment […]

UNIVERSITY Hospital Kerry (UHK) has provided an update following flooding at the hospital on Saturday. While the initial flooding impacted the entrance area and main reception, it was swiftly cleared within a number of hours. No patients or staff members were directly affected by the flooding. However, the Cardiology Department […]

THE number of patients waiting on trolleys at University Hospital Kerry in May was the highest for that month since records began and almost double May 2022 numbers. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation trolley watch figures for the month showed there were 276 patients waiting on trolleys at UHK […]

NEARLY €9m in capital funding has been announced this morning to support Kerry Healthcare services across 2023. University Hospital Kerry will receive over €8.5 million in funding this year for a host of key projects including €4.5 million to extend and refurbish the existing pathology laboratory. In this tranche of […]

UNIVERSITY Hospital Kerry (UHK) has launched a programme of work, ‘G.R.O. UHK’, which stands for Growing, Rejuvenating & Optimising UHK. The programme is aimed at implementing a range of projects and initiatives in response to findings and recommendations of  both the recently published HIQA report and the HSE review visit […]

A STATEMENT from University Hospital Kerry has been issued in response to the Health Information and Quality Authority’s report on the hospital released this morning. Four HIQA inspectors spent two days at the hospital last September. The hospital had advance notice of the inspection. During the inspection, HIQA inspectors found […]

UNIVERSITY Hospital Kerry will re-open all out-patient scheduled appointments and endoscopies on Monday, January 16. Elective procedures and elective surgery will be rescheduled after January 20, with time critical surgeries being accommodated. A statement issued by UHK management says the hospital continues “to be challenged in relation to the surge of […]

MANAGEMENT at University Hospital Kerry has issued a statement regarding the “extreme pressure” being placed on services at the hospital at the moment due to a number of factors. This pressure has now resulted in the deferral of most outpatient appointments and elective surgeries (see details below). There were 40 […]

THERE are 40 patients waiting on trolleys at University Hospital Kerry today according to figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation. This is a record number at the hospital since the INMO started compiling  figures based on daily checks in emergency departments and wards across the country in 2006. […]

FIGURES collated by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation show that, up to Tuesday, December 20, there were 3,371 patients waiting on trolleys in University Hospital Kerry this year. While this figure was higher than in 2020 and 2021, it was still lower than the high of 3,610 in 2019. […]

CORK Kerry Community Healthcare Mental Health Services have opened a new mental health assessment room within the emergency department of University Hospital Kerry. The assessment room will be a confidential and therapeutic setting for anyone presenting to UHK in a mental health crisis. The room is a joint initiative between CKCH […]