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First of it’s kind, nurse led oral anti-cancer medication trial is delivering care in the community in Donegal

An oncology research project led by Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) Dr Janice Richmond at Letterkenny University Hospital is providing practical benefits to patients receiving oral anti-cancer medication in Donegal.

Letterkenny University Hospital remains extremely busy today with long wait times at the Emergency Department

Following a very busy bank holiday weekend, the Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital remains under significant pressure today.

The ED saw a record 203 attendances yesterday, Monday March 20th.

The hospital is advising that patients who attend ED for routine and non-urgent treatment will experience very long waiting times.

As always, people who do require emergency care are encouraged to attend EDs where they will be prioritised.

University Hospital Galway remains extremely busy today with long wait times at the Emergency Department

Following a very busy bank holiday weekend, the Emergency Department at University Hospital Galway remains under significant pressure today. 251 people attended the ED at UHG yesterday, Monday March 20th.

The hospital is advising that patients who attend ED for routine and non-urgent treatment will experience very long waiting times.

As always, people who do require emergency care are encouraged to attend EDs where they will be prioritised.

Mayo University Hospital Patient Engagement Event

Mayo University Hospital is hosting an event in the main foyer on Tuesday 28 March between 10am and 2pm to promote the various initiatives across the hospital that aim to improve patients’ experience through engagement with patients and their families.

Saolta Group hosts Neonatal Study Day Conference

The Saolta University Health Care Group recently held its 8th Neonatal Study Day Conference at the Clayton Hotel in Galway. Over 100 delegates from the Saolta Group and other hospitals attended.

Health Officials in Sligo urge the public to stay safe this St Patrick’s Day and help protect the hospitals

Over the St Patrick’s Day long weekend, health officials in the Northwest are encouraging the public to consider all care options before attending Emergency Departments in order to protect them for patients who need urgent and emergency care.

Construction of new Outpatients Department underway at Merlin Park University Hospital

Galway University Hospitals (GUH) is delighted to announce that phase one of the construction of the new Outpatients Department at Merlin Park University Hospital commenced at the end of February.

The development will include a two-storey Outpatients Department (OPD) with parking spaces, bicycle parking, pedestrian footpaths, lighting and associated signage and landscaping. The total cost of OPD phase one is €15.50m. 

Health Officials in Donegal urge the public to stay safe this St Patrick’s Day and help protect the hospitals

Over the St Patrick’s Day long weekend, health officials in the Northwest are encouraging the public to consider all care options before attending Emergency Departments in order to protect them for patients who need urgent and emergency care.

Letterkenny University Hospital is extremely busy today with long wait times at the Emergency Department

The Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital is under significant pressure today with high attendances and long waiting times. A record number of 194 patients attended the Emergency Department in last 24 hours.

Sligo University Hospital opens new Intensive Care Unit Extension

Sligo University Hospital has opened a new 290 square metre extension to the Intensive Care Unit.  The extension consists of a single storey building adjacent to the existing Intensive Care Unit (ICU) comprising four ensuite isolation rooms with associated facilities. 

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