In today’s society, death has largely been removed from the home, with over three quarters of deaths happening in a healthcare setting. The death of a family member or someone close affects many aspects of a child or young person’s life; and adults may question whether children should be visiting someone dying in hospital, out of concern for the child’s wellbeing. It is important for healthcare professionals to consider any child who may be affected by the death of a loved one and to engage with the
The annual Fort2Fort Charity Cycle returns for its 13th year, and will take place on Saturday, 8th June, starting at Camden Fort Meagher, with a choice of routes around Cork Harbour. Cyclists of all abilities are welcome, and they can choose to cover 60km, 90km or 120km. The popular sportive will once again raise vital funds for the Mercy University Hospital Foundation’s Cancer CARE Centre, and four Cork City and County Lions Clubs (Cork, Carrigaline, Cobh and Bishopstown), as well as Carrigaline Men’s
Technology funded by the Mercy University Hospital Foundation, which is used to assess the severity of liver disease, is now operational at Mercy University Hospital Cork. Traditionally patients needed to have a liver biopsy to assess and tell if there was significant permanent damage in the liver, but the new FibroScan works like an ultrasound and is quick, non-invasive, and painless. The FibroScan gives a computer generated image and a readout that tells exactly what the damage to the liver is
In a move which prioritises patient safety and comfort, Mercy University Hospital Cork's Emergency Department is pleased to announce that anti-slip “grippy socks” have been funded by the Mercy University Hospital Foundation. Slips, trips, and falls are a prevalent concern within the hospital environment, often resulting in injuries that can prolong recovery times and compromise patient well-being. In 2023 the Emergency Department at Mercy University Hospital saw a number of patient falls, but with the