Lowry confirms release of funds for Nenagh Endoscopy Unit
9th November 2009
Independent Deputy Michael Lowry has confirmed that arising from last weeks discussions with government, that funding is to be released immediately to begin work on a new endoscopy unit at Nenagh General hospital.
Sanction and funding is now also secured for a new lift system to ensure accessibility to the proposed new surgical theatre suite.
The North Tipp Deputy stated:
“The sanctioning of funding and works is a major step forward in securing the future of Nenagh General Hospital.
I am confident that the beginning of this work will pave the way for the hospital to enter into a new era in its capacity to deliver further procedures and services to the people of North Tipperary and the Mid West.
During the course of discussions in relation to the formation of this Government, the provision of the endoscopy unit and the new lift system were identified to me by the hospital management and HSE personnel as being absolutely essential to the future of surgical provision at Nenagh General Hospital.
I am delighted that I have been in a position to deliver on this issue and I will continue to work to ensure that further projects are progressed.”
Work begins on the construction of a two-room endoscopy suite attached to the hospital. This project will facilitate development of endoscopy services on site which will enhance the delivery of gastroenterological diagnostics at the hospital and for the region. Clinical leadership for such a unit is already in place at Nenagh Hospital as a Consultant Gastroenterologist is on site.
This project will allow Nenagh Hospital to develop efficient services which will be compliant with any review of service delivery across the region. It represents a very positive development in increasing the ability of the hospital to become a centre of excellence for healthcare in the Mid West.
Lowry confirms new orthopaedic services for Nenagh
8th October 2009
Independent TD Michael Lowry has confirmed that Nenagh General Hospital is to benefit from the appointment of a new specialist orthopaedic surgeon post for the Mid West.
The post comes into effect from this week and, a surgeon has already been recruited for the post by the HSE.
As part of the terms of the new position, at least one third of the new surgeon’s time will be spent at Nenagh hospital.
He will be providing a range of services for the hospital including an out patient clinic and day surgery in Nenagh.
The surgeon in question is also one of Irelands leading specialists in Spinal surgery and procedures. It is hoped that this skills will be utilized in the hospital.
Deputy Lowry welcomed the appointment and said he hoped that significant improvements could now be made on orthopaedic services for the people of North Tipperary and the Mid West in general.
Lowry also said that he will be pushing the Minister for Health to get the agreed capital funding released to initiate phase one of the capital redevelopment project of the hospital approved in the short term. These are the lifts to bring patients between the wards the surgical units.
Lowry said that he felt that the addition of surgical day hours in the area of orthopaedics was an example of Nenagh hospital realizing its exciting potential as providing an extensive range of day surgery procedures for the people of North Tipperary.
Lowry confirms new orthopaedic services for Nenagh
8th October 2009
Independent TD Michael Lowry has confirmed that Nenagh General Hospital is to benefit from the appointment of a new specialist orthopaedic surgeon post for the Mid West.
The post comes into effect from this week and, a surgeon has already been recruited for the post by the HSE.
As part of the terms of the new position, at least one third of the new surgeon’s time will be spent at Nenagh hospital.
He will be providing a range of services for the hospital including an out patient clinic and day surgery in Nenagh.
The surgeon in question is also one of Irelands leading specialists in Spinal surgery and procedures. It is hoped that this skills will be utilized in the hospital.
Deputy Lowry welcomed the appointment and said he hoped that significant improvements could now be made on orthopaedic services for the people of North Tipperary and the Mid West in general.
Lowry also said that he will be pushing the Minister for Health to get the agreed capital funding released to initiate phase one of the capital redevelopment project of the hospital approved in the short term. These are the lifts to bring patients between the wards the surgical units.
Lowry said that he felt that the addition of surgical day hours in the area of orthopaedics was an example of Nenagh hospital realizing its exciting potential as providing an extensive range of day surgery procedures for the people of North Tipperary.