Cyclists of all abilities encouraged to join Fort2Fort Charity Cycle 2024 raising vital funds for the Mercy university Hospital Foundation
The annual Fort2Fort Charity Cycle returns for its 13th year, and will take place on Saturday, 8th June, starting at Camden Fort Meagher, with a choice of routes around Cork Harbour. Cyclists of all abilities are welcome, and they can choose to cover 60km, 90km or 120km. The popular sportive will once again raise vital funds for the Mercy University Hospital Foundation’s Cancer CARE Centre, and four Cork City and County Lions Clubs (Cork, Carrigaline, Cobh and Bishopstown), as well as Carrigaline Men’s
The Mercy University Hospital Foundation funds revolutionary FibroScan technology for non-invasive liver disease assessment at ‘The Mercy’
Technology funded by the Mercy University Hospital Foundation, which is used to assess the severity of liver disease, is now operational at Mercy University Hospital Cork. Traditionally patients needed to have a liver biopsy to assess and tell if there was significant permanent damage in the liver, but the new FibroScan works like an ultrasound and is quick, non-invasive, and painless. The FibroScan gives a computer generated image and a readout that tells exactly what the damage to the liver is
Mercy University Hospital Cork's Emergency Department introduces “grippy socks” for enhanced fall prevention
In a move which prioritises patient safety and comfort, Mercy University Hospital Cork's Emergency Department is pleased to announce that anti-slip “grippy socks” have been funded by the Mercy University Hospital Foundation. Slips, trips, and falls are a prevalent concern within the hospital environment, often resulting in injuries that can prolong recovery times and compromise patient well-being. In 2023 the Emergency Department at Mercy University Hospital saw a number of patient falls, but with the
Micheál Sheridan appointed as CEO of Mercy University Hospital Foundation
The Mercy University Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce that Micheál Sheridan returns to the charity as CEO, following a three-year hiatus. Micheál previously spent 13 years at the helm of the Mercy University Hospital Foundation, one of Ireland’s leading foundations, which during his tenure, raised over €26m for advancements and innovation in the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients at Cork’s Mercy University Hospital. In January 2021, Micheál was appointed as CEO of CRITICAL, which was