THE overcrowding crisis at St Luke’s General Hospital escalated even further today, with no fewer than 40 patients left languishing on trolleys while they wait for a bed to become available. Yesterday KilkennyNow.ie reported that management at St Luke’s had urged the public to stay away from the A&E department unless they require “urgent care” […]
MANAGEMENT at St Luke’s General Hospital have urged the public to stay away from the A&E department unless they require “urgent care” following a surge in admissions over the weekend. Overcrowding levels at St Luke’s were the second highest of any hospital in the country this morning, with 35 patients left waiting for a bed, […]