Welcome to the Summer 2019 edition of the Saolta University Health Care Group newsletter. In this issue we feature Portiuncula University Hospital and highlight some of the developments and achievements that have been taking place there.
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In response to feedback from last year’s National Patient Experience Survey, Roscommon University Hospital has introduced a number of new initiatives to enhance the patients’ experience at the hospital. These include a new Patient Information Booklet and Folder and Patient Comfort Packs.
To celebrate and mark International Men’s Health Week, the Research & Education Foundation at Sligo University Hospital hosted a free Men’s Health and Wellbeing event at the Sligo Park Hotel this week.
On Tuesday 18 June, the launch of the HSE Health Passport took place at Century Cinemas in Letterkenny, Co Donegal.
The launch was marked by the viewing of a high-end cinematic short film on the HSE Health Passport made to support the roll-out of an awareness campaign entitled "Mission Possible".
Mary Quigley, Clinical Nurse Specialist at University Hospital Galway explains, “For some people, surgery that involves having a stoma can appear to be a daunting experience. I’d like to let everyone know that after the surgery, the majority of people can return to regular activities and routines with only small adjustments.
University Hospital Galway has recently implemented the Red Tray initiative to ensure that patients who may need additional assistance and support from staff at mealtimes are clearly identified as their meals are served on red trays.
As the summer approaches and more people take to open water, Dr Seamus Boyle who works in the ENT Department at Sligo University Hospital is on a mission to create greater awareness of Surfer’s Ear.
The condition, which can affect everyone who is exposed to cold water over time, causes bony growths to develop in the ear canals and can lead to repeated ear infections and even hearing loss. The advice on protecting your ears is very simple - wear ear plugs.
Martina Cleary from Glenamaddy visited UHG this week to present a cheque for €4,250 to the Oncology Unit. Martina was a patient in the Oncology Unit in 2012 and has been generously supporting the unit ever since. The money was raised at a County Music Night in April, the fifth Country Music Night that Martina and her dad Joe Cunniffe have arranged, raising over €21,000 in total for the unit since 2013.
