Portiuncula Hospital Opens New Maternity Outpatient Facility

Claire Fallon from Ballinasloe attending the new Maternity Outpatients Facility at Portiuncula University Hospital, with Catriona Phelan Clinical Midwife Manager 2 and Dr Naveed Khawaja.

The Hospital unveiled its new outpatient facility last month.

Management at a Midlands hospital says its new maternity facilities will improve the quality and efficiency of its services.

Portiuncula University Hospital new outpatient facility opened last month and will support both consultant-led and midwife-led clinics.

It comes after a decision to downgrade services in the hospital last year following a number of cases of infants losing oxygen to the brain.

Women with complex pregnancies are being transferred to Galway - despite local opposition.

Deirdre Naughton, Director of Midwifery says the additional clinical rooms and midwife-led spaces will help them provide timel, responsive care.

James Keane, Hospital Manager, said: "This new maternity outpatient facility is a very welcome development for women attending the hospital. By providing a dedicated space for maternity outpatient care, we are improving both the quality and efficiency of services while ensuring a more comfortable and accessible experience for women and families."

Eileen Kelly, General Manager, Maternity Services, Portiuncula University Hospital said: "We are delighted to open this new maternity outpatient facility, providing women and their families with a comfortable, welcoming environment for their appointments. This development ensures care is more accessible, personalised, and supportive, reflecting our commitment to the needs of the women we serve."

The HSE says the new Maternity Outpatient facility highlights Portiuncula University Hospital’s commitment to continuous improvement and to providing modern, patient-centred maternity services for the communities it serves.

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