Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar is experiencing increasing numbers of people requiring admission

Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar is experiencing increasing numbers of people requiring admission at this time.

Where possible, the management at Mullingar Hospital is asking patients with non-emergency conditions to seek assistance from other parts of the health service such as their local Pharmacist, GP, or a GP out of hours service.

If you require urgent medical attention out of hours, you can visit HERE. 

Unfortunately, patients who are presenting at the ED with non-urgent conditions are experiencing very long waiting times to be seen.

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Any patient who needs emergency hospital care will be seen and Midlands Regional Hospital Mullingar would urge such patients not to delay attending the ED. Do not delay in seeking medical attention if you suspect you are having a heart attack or stroke, please dial 999 or 112 in an emergency.

Please note that visiting restrictions are currently in place in Midlands Regional Hospital Mullingar due to high numbers of respiratory infections circulating in the community. Please visit HERE for further information.

The Midlands Regional Hospital Mullingar apologises for any inconvenience caused and thanks the public for their support and understanding.

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