Portiuncula University Hospital has launched the ‘Little Journey’ virtual reality app to help children between the ages of 3 and 12, to prepare for surgery and allay their anxiety in advance of their hospital stay.
The ‘Little Journey’ app provides 360 degree views of all the areas the children will visit at the hospital as well as useful information about anaesthesiology tailored to the age of the child.
Tá áthas ar Ospidéal Ollscoile Portiuncula a fhógairt go bhfuil Leanne Norton ceaptha mar Chnáimhseach Tacaíochta Méala don ospidéal. Tá saineolas cliniciúil fairsing ag Leanne agus tá taithí aici ar chomhairleoireacht maidir le saincheisteanna méala neamhchasta.
Portiuncula University Hospital is inviting parents and their families who have experienced bereavement through the death of a child or who have lost a baby through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, still birth or after birth, to a Service of Remembrance which will take place in the hospital on Monday 13 February.
Visitor restrictions in place on St Francis’ Ward following infection outbreak
Portiuncula University Hospital (PUH) has appealed to families and loved ones to play their part in helping to prevent the spread of infections to vulnerable patients. The hospital has reminded the public of the need to ensure that visitor numbers are kept to a minimum.
Portiuncula University Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Leanne Norton as a Bereavement Support Midwife for the hospital. Leanne has extensive clinical expertise and has experience of counselling with regard to non-complex bereavement issues.
