The launch of ‘An Bhean Ghlúine’ ebook and project took place at Portiuncula University Hospital yesterday as part of National Heritage Week. The project was funded by the Heritage Council and Galway County Council.
‘An Bhean Ghlúine’ or woman of the knee (midwife, handywoman) was researched and developed by Emma Laffey, a volunteer with the Skehana & District Heritage Group and a valued team member working as a healthcare assistant in Portiuncula Maternity Unit.
In order to facilitate ongoing construction at University Hospital Galway a section of the through road in the hospital will be closed from 7pm this evening Thursday August 18 to 6am on Friday August 19.
Access to Emergency Department
During this time vehicular access to the Emergency Department is as follows:
As the August bank holiday approaches the HSE is encouraging the public to consider all care options before attending Emergency Departments (EDs) or calling 112/999 for an ambulance as we need to protect these services for those patients who need urgent and emergency care.
The Maternity Department in Sligo University Hospital (SUH) is inviting women who have recently attended the unit or who are currently accessing maternity services to get involved with an upcoming patient engagement forum.
Welcome to the Summer 2022 edition of the Saolta University Health Care Group newsletter featuring some of the developments and achievements that have been taking place in hospitals throughout the Group.
Click here to download a copy of the Saolta e-Newsletter Issue 50 Summer 2022.
Sligo University Hospital continues to be severely impacted by COVID-19. As of 8pm Monday night there were 29 patients with COVID-19 being treated in the hospital and three medical wards in the hospital are currently affected by COVID-19 outbreaks with a further two wards are being used as Covid wards.
Staff from Galway University Hospitals gathered together to showcase their academic achievements in research and innovation during the hospitals research and awards day.
The event included over 120 submissions from staff across all disciplines, including doctors, HSCPs, nursing, midwifery and QI.
Mayo University Hospital is dealing with a significant increase in COVID-19 positive patients, while also seeing very high numbers of attendances through the Emergency Department.
In addition to the ED pressures, the hospital is treating over 40 patients with COVID-19 and the high community transmission rate in the region is having an impact on staffing levels.
A new Cardiothoracic ward has opened at University Hospital Galway. The 13 bedded state-of-the-art ward is dedicated to cardiothoracic surgery.
The ward is built to the highest standard and accommodates three isolation rooms, 3 two-bedded wards and a four-bedded ward depending on the needs of the patients.
