Park Medical Practice

14/02/2026

UHK issues fresh appeal: Please do not to attend Emergency Department unless critical care is needed



The Emergency Department (ED) at University Hospital Kerry (UHK) continues to be exceptionally busy and should be only used when urgent care is required.



The ED is experiencing far higher attendances than usual and UHK is appealing to the public not to attend unless you need emergency care. Those with non‑urgent needs are asked to seek support from pharmacists, GPs, SouthDoc, or the Injury Units in Mallow or Bantry to help ensure emergency services remain available for those who need them most.



Mary Fitzgerald, General Manager at UHK said:

“We are experiencing significant pressure due to an challenging surge in patients arriving to the ED. Please remember that we must care for the sickest people first. Everyone arriving to the ED is clinically assessed and seen in order of priority. Anyone with a less serious condition will have to wait and should review all other options open to them - GPs, SouthDoc, pharmacists, and injury units.



“Injury Units often have shorter waiting times and provide consultant-led assessment and treatment, including X-rays, fracture treatment, burns treatment, and wound care. The injury units in Mallow, Bantry and even Cork city are as accessible to some Kerry residents as UHK.”



The Injury Units at Bantry and Mallow are open from 8am to 8pm for patients aged 10 years and over. For full details, visit hse.ie/injuryunits

13/02/2026

We were so proud to be a part of the launch of The Cost of Breathing exhibition earlier this week.

This is an emotive, powerful and honest self portrait series by Trevor O Donoghue on the challenges of life with CF. The photography exhibition is on the road from now until June, so please drop in to take a look at one of the upcoming locations.

Thanks to everyone involved in bringing this exhibition to life - we can't wait to hear what you think.

Visit https://www.cfireland.ie/about-cf/latest-news/cystic-fibrosis-ireland-and-trevor-odonoghue-highlight-emerging-challenges-of-life-with-cystic-fibrosis-in-a-collaborative-photography-exhibition

07/02/2026

The service offers a fast and comprehensive alternative to the emergency department forthose in need of emergency mental health care" said Aidan Murphy, Acting Area Director of Nursing, speaking about the Kerry Specialist Mental Health Hub. The hub offers patients a private, confidential, and respectful assessment carried out by skilled mental health professionals.

He continued: “We hold emergency appointments each day, which patients can access with a referral from their GP or clinician. This allows us to review urgent cases quickly.”

Read more: https://bit.ly/4qXmP7S | | HSE South West

06/02/2026

HEART DISEASE: No. 1 Cause of Death in Women and a “Silent” Disease

* high blood pressure, particularly a history of pre eclampsia ( pregnancy related)

*high cholesterol

*body weight/body mass index

* high blood glucose

* family history of heart disease

*Health habits
Do you smoke? Are you physically inactive? If you’re a woman, do you drink more than one drink a day? Do you eat a diet high in fat? How do you respond to stress? The answers to all of the above could also impact your risk for heart disease and stroke.

06/02/2026

Another appeal has been issued to the Kerry public not to attend the under pressure emergency department at University Hospital Kerry unless critical care is required.
The department is exceptionally busy with far higher attendances than normal and it should be only used when medical assistance is urgently needed.
Those with non‑urgent needs are asked to seek support from pharmacists, GPs, SouthDoc or the injury units in Mallow or Bantry, to help ensure emergency services remain available for those who need them most.
Damien Moyles, Operations Manager at University Hospital Kerry, said if people have a genuine emergency, they should attend the emergency department in Tralee but there is a surge in patient presentations and they must take in the sickest people first.
“Everyone is clinically assessed and seen in order of priority. Anyone with a less serious condition will face a lengthy wait and should review all other options,” he said.
My Moyles said injury units often have shorter waiting times and provide consultant-led assessment and treatment, including X-rays, fracture treatment, burns treatment, and wound care.
“The injury units in Mallow, Bantry and even Cork city are as easily accessible to some Kerry residents as UHK,” he remarked.
The units at Bantry and Mallow are open from 8am to 8pm for patients aged 10 years and over.
For full details, visit hse.ie/injuryunits

04/02/2026

As we mark today, February 4th 2026, we would like to remind everyone touched by cancer that we are here for you, offering free emotional, practical and psychological support.
With clients from across Kerry, West Limerick and North Cork - and regular outreach services across the county - we offer a safe place to access information, emotional support & practical help to those who have recently been recently diagnosed, those undergoing treatment, those dealing with a cancer diagnosis of a family member, relative or loved one; those who have been bereaved by cancer, as well as those caring for someone suffering with cancer.
So if you or someone you love is currently experiencing cancer and would benefit from our support, please get in touch on 066 7192122 or simply pop in to see us at 5 Haig's Terrace, Tralee (V92TN35)

03/02/2026

📅February is Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month in Ireland is dedicated to raising awareness about the disease and its symptoms. The Oesophageal Cancer Fund (OCF) has launched the Lollipop Day campaign, which will take place on 28th February and 1st March 2025. This campaign aims to educate the public about the early symptoms of Oesophageal Cancer
https://ocf.ie
HSE Ireland

02/02/2026

Mindfulness is about pausing, noticing and being kind to yourself. We’ve gathered helpful mindfulness resources on the Mental Health Ireland website to support your mental wellbeing. Check out this infographic we've made to support our mindfulness blog which has links to lots of mindfulness resources on our website.https://www.mentalhealthireland.ie/mindfulness-finding-small-moments-of-calm-in-everyday-life/

30/01/2026

We are now closed for the long weekend and will reopen on Tuesday February 3rd at 9am. For urgent medical issues during this time please phone Southdoc on 0818 355 999.

21/01/2026

Go for screening every time you’re invited and prevent cervical cancer before
it starts.
🌐 hse.ie/cervicalcheck
HSE Ireland

21/01/2026

Do you spend a lot on prescription medicines each month? Want to save some money? 💊

If you have the Drugs Payment Scheme (DPS) card, you pay a maximum of €80 a month for any approved medicines and certain medical appliances that you and your family need🙌

Your family includes:

✔️Your spouse or partner
✔️Your children under 18 or under 23 if they’re studying full-time
✔️A family member with a disability

You can apply for a DPS card online at mydps.ie or apply by post. To get the paper form, you can:

✅Download it from the HSE website
✅Call 📞 0818 22 44 78
✅Visit your Local Health Office

You’ll need to give some personal info when applying, including:

✔️ Full name, address, gender, date of birth and contact details of you and relevant family members
✔️ PPS numbers for you and your family
✔️ Proof of your address (like a bill)
✔️ Proof your children are in full-time education if they are 18-23

🛒 When you register for the DPS, you get a swipe card for each person you applied for. You show this card at the pharmacy when you collect your medication.

16/01/2026