Danish Tourist Returns To Naas General Hospital To Thank Staff Who Saved His Life

Friday, 3 November 2023 13:02

Steffen Michael Soerensen collapsed while on holiday in Wicklow in 2021

A Danish tourist has returned to Naas General Hospital to thank the doctors and nurses who saved his life back in 2021.

Steffen Michael Soerensen was while holidaying in Ireland in November of that year.

After collapisng in Tinahely, Co Wicklow, Mr. Soerensen was admitted to Naas General Hospital, where he underwent surgery following a life threatening condition and was revived after suffering two cardiac arrests, on one occasion receiving CPR for 29 minutes.

Speaking to the staff of Naas General Hospital, Steffen Soerensen said: “Thank you to all of the doctors, nurses and hospital staff at Naas General Hospital that were involved in my care and recovery. I can only express my deepest gratitude for the incredible actions and management that the team displayed when they saved my life. Words cannot express how thankful I am and I will never forget what you all did for me.”

More from Local News

Three Teenagers Arrested In Connection With Rioting At Citywest Hotel Last Month

The latest arrests bring the total number of people detained in connection with the disorder to 36.
New Leixlip Playground To Feature Sensory And Accessible Equipment

Some of the older equipment from the site has been moved and refurbished at The Wonderful Barn, creating a second upgraded play space.
Patchy Phone Signal Prompts Call For Review Of Coverage Maps In Clane And Maynooth

The Council says its new Digital Programme Officer will now deal directly with ComReg on the issue, and is asking for specific blackspot locations to be passed on.
Alleged Admissions Row Ignites Between Leixlip Schools Over Irish V English Language Pathways

In a letter issued to parents, Coláiste Chiaráin claimed that the Board of Management at Scoil Uí Dhálaigh has decided to stop the school from speaking to its 6th class pupils this year.
BreastCheck To Fall Short Of Screening Target For Third Year Running

Audio

219,000 women, aged between 50 and 69, are due to be examined for early signs of breast cancer, however, only 170,000 screenings are expected to be carried out by the end of the year.
Kildare Woman Forced To Urinate In Car Park As TD Pushes Law For ‘No Wait’ Toilet Access

Audio

Speaking to Kfm, Kildare woman Maria Crowe, who lives with a painful bladder condition, has to use a toilet every thirty minutes, day and night.
Dublin Jersey Among Tributes To Ryan Weir Gibbons - Death “Unnecessary And Tragic” Says Priest

Items reflecting his life and personality were brought to the altar, including a Dublin GAA jersey, his wallet and phone, a baseball cap, a can of Monster, and a cigarette and lighter - with mourners told he loved a “sneaky cigarette”.
Three Decades Later, Search For Answers In Jo Jo Dullard Case Continues

Audio

Jo Jo was last seen in Moone on November 10th 1995, after missing her bus home and hitching lifts.