6 November 2019
By Bryan Smyth
bryan@TheCork.ie
File photo: Cork University Hospital, exterior
Cork University Hospital (CUH) has issued a statement this evening stating their facility has been exceptionally busy in recent weeks.
“Due to this increased level of activity and subsequent admissions, it is regrettable that some patients may experience a delay in the ED.
The increase in attendance is due to the large number of very ill medical patients requiring admission.
Patient care is paramount in CUH and this situation is being treated as a priority by Hospital Management who have taken steps to address this issue.
Hospital management have requested that, where appropriate, the public contact their GP in the first instance and explore all other options available to them prior to attending the Emergency Department if their needs are not urgent.”
Cork University Hospital Foyer, above Cafe
- General Practitioner / South Doc
- Mercy Urgent Care Centre, St. Mary’s Health Campus, Gurranabraher, Cork
Opening hrs. 8:00am to 6.00pm
Telephone – 021-4926900 - Local Injuries Unit Bantry General Hospital:
Opening hrs. 8:00am to 7:30pm.
Telephone 027 50133 - Local Injuries Unit, Mallow: General Hospital.
Opening hrs. 8:00am to 7:00 pm.
Telephone 022 – 58506.