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John R Higgins @ProfJohnHiggins

UCC Professor of Obstetrics & Gynaecology CUMH. (Personal opinions only)

Joined November 2013
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John R Higgins retweeted
Ireland South Women & Infants Directorate@IrelandSouthWID
16 Jul 2023
And they're off!!!! Peak one, Knockboy ✅ by approx. 8.40am this morning. Looking forward to the updates #32Peaksin1week
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irishexaminer.com/news/munst…. Thank you to the family of baby Rylee for sharing your uplifting story on @RTERadio1 this morning. Congrats @keelinodonoghue and @PregnancyLossIE -Inspirational! Very proud of teams at CUMH and across SSWHG for their dedication to the families we serve

Cork mother celebrates birth of 'miracle baby girl' after 23 miscarriages

'Every time we fell pregnant, I felt sorrow because we knew where it was going'

irishexaminer.com
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John R Higgins retweeted
Micheál Martin
@MichealMartinTD
15 Oct 2021
Delighted to visit the new upgraded facilities at #CUMH today and see the continued progress in providing vital healthcare for women and infants. I'd like to pay tribute to all the staff for the dedication and commitment they've shown throughout the pandemic. @IrelandSouthWID
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After 15 months of Covid restrictions - international travel between CUMH & CUH is back! #CUH
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Caitriona Heffernan@heffernan_c1
21 May 2021
Ending my 1st week @CUMH having met the most resourceful, adaptable & receptive staff. Their solution focussed mentality & flexibility in the face of yet another crisis is commendable. Really looking forward 2 working together on the innovation agenda @IrelandSouthWID @HIHIreland
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#CUMH staff vaccination is underway. Big shout-out to Prof John Gallagher, Martine Delaney and @SineadHorgan1 and all the super CUH team-Great boost for maternity staff. Txs to #SSWHG ,national HSE and DOH for making it happen @paulreiddublin @DonnellyStephen @MichealMartinTD
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John R Higgins retweeted
Ireland South Women & Infants Directorate@IrelandSouthWID
18 Dec 2020
Wishing you and yours a peaceful and restful Christmas. Nollaig Shona daoibh go léir! #CUMH #HappyChristmas
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We must keep the show on the road!
Ireland South Women & Infants Directorate@IrelandSouthWID
6 Nov 2020
#GrandRounds is a weekly educational forum for staff in all 4 units to keep up-to-date with research and clinical practice. It's now happening online. Today Dr Kenosi shared how preterm babies born in #CUMH at 23 weeks has moved from 14% survival in 2004/07 to 72% in 2015/19.
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A glorious day with sun shining on Bantry Hospital- A jewel in the Irish Hospital system.
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The flu vaccine has finally arrived #CUMH . Target is 95% staff uptake in maternity services @IrelandSouthWID
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What a great idea. A health/education cycling corridor for staff, students and of course patients!
Irish Doctors for the Environment@IrishDocsEnv
10 Jun 2020
Hello @corkcitycouncil Healthcare workers here! We would like to ask for something please!! ☺️🚴my.uplift.ie/petitions/cork-…
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John R Higgins retweeted
Health Innovation Hub Ireland@HIHIreland
2 Jun 2020
Irish owned businesses delivering innovation for heath during COVID-19. Supported by @HIHIreland @EnterInnov @roinnslainte @Entirl @HSELive @HSE_DA @scienceirel @hrbireland @IDAIRELAND #innovation #COVIDー19 #Coronavirusireland hih.ie @ucctechtransfer
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John R Higgins retweeted
Ireland South Women & Infants Directorate@IrelandSouthWID
27 May 2020
Notice for parents re: our Neonatal Units from Dr Brendan Murphy, Lead Consultant Neonatologist - both parents are now allowed visit their baby, one at a time in #CUMH. Also applies to #UHW, #UHK and #STGH. More details below and on the CUMH #COVID19 page cuh.hse.ie/Cork-University-M…
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Great source of information from midwives across our four maternity units ⁦@IrelandSouthWID⁩ youtu.be/CN_scUVCZ0o

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Calling all budding face mask creators!! We are running a competition -open to all. The winner gets a new iPad! Points are awarded for style, design and materials/sustainability. Bonus points if you are cocooning! Closing date 7 May. See below!
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We are doing everything we can to keep patients, staff and visitors safe when they are in CUMH
Ireland South Women & Infants Directorate@IrelandSouthWID
29 Apr 2020
Please note from 30 April 2020, all staff, patients and visitors to Cork University Maternity Hospital #CUMH will be asked to wear a mask while they are in the hospital. Any patients or visitors who do not have a mask on arrival will be given one. Many thanks.
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John R Higgins retweeted
Ireland South Women & Infants Directorate@IrelandSouthWID
16 Apr 2020
Our staff answer a few frequently asked questions by patients in #CUMH. For information relating to CUMH and #COVID19 please visit cuh.hse.ie/Cork-University-M…
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John R Higgins retweeted
University Hospital Kerry@hospital_kerry
3 Apr 2020
We know this is a particularly stressful time for Moms to be and New Moms. Our Maternity team have created this resource to support you. The safety of Mom and Baby is the primary concern of our incredible team in Maternity. #WeCare #UHK Visit: uhk.ie/maternity/
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