April 2024

UPMC GP Webinar: An Evening on Ophthalmology

Join us at 7 p.m. Thursday, 25 April for an update on ophthalmology with the following presenters:

• Mr. Tom Stumpf, Consultant Ophthalmologist, UPMC Whitfield Hospital and UPMC Aut Even Hospital, who will discuss "Ophthalmology in Primary Care: A Different Approach."
• Mr. Reinold Goetz, Consultant Ophthalmologist, UPMC Kildare Hospital, who will discuss "Acquired Ptosis – What to Do with a Droopy Eyelid?"
• Ms. Virga Varga, Consultant Ophthalmologist, UPMC Kildare Hospital, who will discuss "Glaucoma and Systemic Blood Pressure – It's Complicated!"
• Mr. Pathma Ramasamy, Consultant Ophthalmologist, UPMC Aut Even Hospital, who will discuss “Loss of Vision – Retinal Perspective.”

Watch the livestream on MedCafe.ie. CPD points available.

Expanding Our Consultant Network

We are delighted to welcome new consultants to our UPMC network in the area of radiation oncology:

• Dr. Kathy Rock
• Dr. Orla Houlihan

UPMC Sports Medicine Clinic Opens at Mardyke Arena University College Cork

UPMC Sports Medicine, a renowned leader in comprehensive sports medicine care, has opened a state-of-the-art clinic at the Mardyke Arena University College Cork. 

UPMC Sports Medicine and Connacht GAA Conference

The UPMC Sports Medicine team at Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence is partnering with Connacht GAA to deliver a conference on Saturday, 20 April focused on "Practical Approaches to Injury Diagnosis and Treatment in Athletes." GPs are invited to attend this event to learn how best to enhance sports performance and recovery. A host of UPMC experts will be presenting.

New Health Screening Service Now Available at UPMC Outreach Centre, Carlow

UPMC recently launched a new Health Screening service at the Outreach Centre in Carlow which expands our service offering at the clinic and encourages people to take proactive steps toward their health and wellbeing.

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UPMC ISMETT Completes 3,000 Organ Transplants

UPMC ISMETT, an international leader in organ transplantation, advanced cardiothoracic and abdominal surgery, and highly specialized therapies, completed a milestone 3,000 organ transplants. This achievement is made possible by UPMC expertise that enhances access to life-saving transplants for people in Italy and countries across the Mediterranean.

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