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Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise launches new resource for bereaved families

To mark National Grief Awareness Week, Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise are encouraging people to be more grief aware and to have more conversations about...

‘Future of Portlaoise, Mountmellick and Abbeyleix hospitals now secure for future...

Laois TD Sean Fleming, Minister of State, said he is "pleased that the Government continues to make significant investment in healthcare in Laois. "The Future...

Laois County Councillor calls for public Wi-fi to be installed at...

"I think it's a very basic requirement now, to have Wi-Fi in a hospital." That is the view of local Fianna Fáil County Cllr Catherine...

Portlaoise Hospital release statement as busy January period now underway

"Attendance at EDs remained relatively high throughout the Christmas period, and GP out of hours services have also been very busy." So say Portlaoise Hospital...

Two babies born on New Year’s Day at Midland Regional Hospital...

There was great joy on New Year's Day in Portlaoise Hospital as two babies were born in the very first hours of the new...

Great excitement as Santa Claus visits boys and girls in Portlaoise...

There was great excitement in the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise recently thanks to a very special visitor - Santa Claus. The Friends of Portlaoise Hospital...

Friends of Portlaoise Hospital unveil plans for fundraising Gala Ball

The Friends of Portlaoise Hospital have unveiled plans for a Gala Ball, a night set to dazzle and make a significant impact on the...

The ‘Friends’ contribute to a Sensory Room at the Midlands Regional...

The Friends of Portlaoise Hospital made a donation towards the new Sensory Room in the Paediatric Ward at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise. The Friends...

National catering honours for two Laois hospitals

Two healthcare units in Laois are celebrating after their commitment to creating healthy menus for staff and visitors was recognised at a national ceremony. The...

‘Make your intention infection prevention’ – Portlaoise Hospital marks International Infection...

International Infection Prevention Week takes place in October around the world to highlight how we can protect our health through reducing infection. This year’s theme...

Public buildings across Portlaoise identified for ‘Low Carbon Town’ project

The Government’s Ireland 2040 Plan identified the town of Portlaoise as a national demonstration project for implementing sustainable and community driven urban renewal. Portlaoise has...

2023 Nursing and Midwifery HEART award winners announced at Portlaoise Hospital

The 2023 Nursing and Midwifery HEART Award winners have been announced at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise (MRHP). HEART is an acronym which stands for Honesty...

Record investment in confirmed for Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise

The latest figures show Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise now has a record high of 900 whole-time equivalent staff working in the hospital. There are now...

Planning permission granted for new extension to Portlaoise Hospital

Laois County Council have granted planning permission for a new project at Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. The Health Service Executive initially sough permission for the...

Increase of almost 50% in those awaiting outpatient appointments in Midlands...

Latest figures show a worrying trend for Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise, with numbers awaiting outpatient appointments increasing by almost 50%. There are currently 5,514 people...

Local children raise money for Portlaoise Hospital through a Lemonade stand

Two Laois children showed ingenuity and incredible kindness to raise much needed funds for Portlaoise Hospital recently. Seán and Róise Tynan had the great initiative...

‘Our health service is in disarray’ – Laois Councillor hits out...

A Laois County Councillor has outlined the situation regarding waiting times in the accident and emergency department at Portlaoise Hospital. Labour's Marie Tuohy was speaking...

Portlaoise and Tullamore Hospital discharge delays raised in Dáil

Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has highlighted the need to address capacity issues in local Emergency Departments. Speaking in the Dail, he has also spoke...

Portlaoise Hospital marks International Nurses Day 2023 and International Day of...

The Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise marked International Nurses Day 2023 on Friday with the theme of Our Nurses Our Future. IND 2023 aims to highlight the...

In Pictures: Portlaoise Hospital launches community midwifery-led clinic and antenatal education

Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise Maternity Services has announced two exciting new developments in maternity care for women of the midlands. A Community Midwifery-Led Clinic and...

Abolition of adult public hospital in-patient charges set to come into...

Legislation to abolish adult public in-patient hospital charges in public hospitals has been finalised in the Dáil and is set to come into practise...

Works to commence at Portlaoise Hospital as contract documents set to...

The contract documents for the construction of the Respiratory Assessment Unit and other facilities at Portlaoise Hospital are about to be finalised. So says Laois...

Portlaoise Hospital release statement as they are experiencing ‘high attendances’

Portlaoise Hospital has released a statement as the hospital is experiencing 'high attendances'. The hospital is asking people where possible to seek assistance elsewhere before...

Portlaoise Hospital launches tool to help caregivers of children with allergy...

Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise Paediatrics Allergy and Respiratory Services have launched a series of videos to educate caregivers of children with asthma and allergies. Parents...

Figures for 2022 show that Portlaoise Hospital A&E ‘one of the...

Figures released by Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley today show that, in 2022, Portlaoise Hospital was one of the busiest outside of Dublin. A total...

Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise announces appointment of new General Manager

Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise has announced the appointment of John Joyce as the new General Manager of the hospital. John joins the hospital with over...

Laois family raise huge sum for three worthy causes in memory...

A Laois family came together to raise more than €11,000 for three worthy causes in memory of their beloved dad. John ‘Ulick’ Conroy, from Beladd...

2022 Remembered: A first for Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise as it...

February The Midland Regional Hospital (MRH) in Portlaoise is offering patients with type 1 diabetes a DAFNE (Dose Adjustment For Normal Eating) course. It aims to teach participants how to...

2022 Remembered: Laois midwife claims prestigious award and €2,500 for Portlaoise...

February saw Clinical Midwife Specialist, Claire Fitzpatrick awarded the prestigious WaterWipes Pure Foundation Fund Trophy as well as €2,500 for Portlaoise Hospital.  A Laois midwife...

First ever midlands midwifery conference – involving Portlaoise Hospital – a...

The HSE Midlands Nursing and Midwifery Planning and Development Unit and the Regional Centre for Nursing and Midwifery Education presented the Inaugural Midlands Midwifery...