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MRHP holds first National Asthma Camp in Ireland
Last weekend, 19th-20th July, the Paediatric Respiratory and Allergy team at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise held the first ever National Asthma Camp in Ireland for children aged 5 - 11 years and their families
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World Hepatitis Day 2025
In the lead up to World Hepatitis Day, the Department of Public Health - HSE Dublin and Midlands highlights its commitment to strengthening its response to chronic hepatitis B.
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Dr Seamus O’Dea Retires from Cherry Orchard Hospital
Cherry Orchard Hospital celebrated the retirement of one of its most respected and beloved figures, Dr Seamus O’Dea, on Friday 4 July.
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Empowering Recovery: Day Case Joint Replacement Surgery, Transforms Patient Experience at MRHT
Selected patients undergoing joint replacement surgery at Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore (MRHT) will experience faster, more comfortable recovery thanks to the hospital’s innovative Day Case Arthroplasty Programme. One of the first in Ireland, this patient-centred approach aims to revolutionise how knee and hip replacements are delivered in MRHT for suitable patients—minimising their hospital stay and maximising recovery in the comfort of home.
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MRHP launches Hospital Watch: proactive crime prevention programme in partnership with An Garda Síochana
10th July 2025: Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise has officially launched Hospital Watch, a proactive crime prevention programme in the hospital setting. Similar to a residential Neighbourhood Watch scheme, it operates as a partnership between An Garda Síochána, the Health Service Executive, all patients, staff and visitors.
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Midlands Regional Hospital at Tullamore Launch Real Time Bed Management
On Friday April 12th, the Real Time Bed Management (RTBM) programme on the HSE Patient Administration System, iPMS was launched by our colleagues at Midlands Regional Hospital at Tullamore (MRHT).