Naas Hospital's New Injury Unit Set To Open Today

Monday, 29 January 2024 08:43

By Martin Osborne

It will specifically cater to minor injuries.

A new Injury Unit at the Vista Primary Care in Naas is set to open today.

The unit is part of a broader initiative to establish Injury Units nationwide.

It will specifically cater to minor injuries.

The unit, operating seven days a week from 10 am to 8 pm, will not treat patients under 16 years of age.

Patients can walk-in for a fee of €75, which is less than the €100.00 fee charged if they were to attend an Emergency Department.

There is no charge for patients who have Medical Card or who have a referral letter from their General Practice, KDoc or from the ED

Patients eligible for treatment at the new facility include those with:

Broken bones, sprains, and strains from knees to toes
Broken bones, sprains, and strains from collarbone to fingertips
Minor facial injuries, including oral, dental, and nasal injuries
Minor scalds and burns
Wounds, bites, cuts, grazes, and scalp lacerations
Small abscesses and boils
Splinters and fish hooks
Objects stuck in eyes, ears, or nose
Minor head injuries (fully conscious patients without loss of consciousness or vomiting after the head injury)

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