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Portiuncula University Hospital

Portiuncula University Hospital is a Model 3 hospital providing 24/7 acute surgery, acute medicine and critical care along with Emergency Department and maternity services to adults and children in the catchment areas of East Galway, Westmeath, North Tipperary, Roscommon and Offaly. The hospital has natural referral pathways to the Midlands, particularly in respect of patients that are referred in via the Emergency Department and discharged back for appropriate care i.e. orthopaedics, elderly care services etc. In addition, the hospital’s paediatric service has linkages with Crumlin Children’s Hospital for shared care arrangement in relation to oncology.

Portiuncula has academic links with the University of Limerick post-graduate training, Medical Training Schemes for Interns, SHO’s and Registrars and an Overseas Medical Student Programme. In January 2013 a new medical academy opened on site in conjunction with NUI Galway.

Main Phone Number: (090) 964 8200

Long wait times at the Emergency Department in Portiuncula University Hospital

The Emergency Department (ED) at Portiuncula University Hospital (PUH) is extremely busy today and the hospital is advising that patients who attend ED for routine and non-urgent treatment will experience very long waiting times.

Donation to Maternity Bereavement Services, Portiuncula University Hospital

Tee19 Bar and Restaurant at Ballinasloe Golf Club recently donated a cheque for €3,570 to the Maternity Bereavement Services at Portiuncula University Hospital (PUH).

On the 02 December Tee19 Bar and Restaurant played host to Santa Claus as well as holding a raffle to raise the funds.

Visiting update for Portiuncula University Hospital

Due to outbreaks of Flu and COVID-19 in the hospital, Portiuncula University Hospital is appealing to the public not to visit the hospital if they are feeling unwell or have respiratory symptoms.

The hospital is currently dealing with a flu and Covid outbreak on St John’s Ward and visiting to that ward will be facilitated on compassionate grounds, on an exceptional basis only. To arrange a visit on compassionate grounds, please contact the ward manager in advance.

Portiuncula University Hospital issues visiting update in light of rising RSV cases

Portiuncula University Hospital (PUH) is asking the public to not visit patients at the hospital if they are feeling unwell. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is circulating in our communities and the hospital is currently treating patients, including infants, who are very sick with RSV.

Galway University Hospitals to host Interfaith Memorial Service to remember those who died in 2022

Galway University Hospitals, End of Life Committee are holding their 14th Interfaith Memorial Service in memory of our patients who have died, in The Ardilaun Hotel, Taylors Hill, Galway.

The service is being held on the 30th November 2023 at 7pm. 

Galway University Hospitals care for patients from a wide geographical area and the End of Life Committee want to reach out and acknowledge the loss felt by all families and friends who have been bereaved. 

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Photo Title Hospital Location Telephone
Accident and Emergency Portiuncula University Hospital 090 9648248
Acute Medical Assessment Unit Portiuncula University Hospital 090 9625127
Admissions Office Portiuncula University Hospital 090 9624569
Cardiac Investigations Portiuncula University Hospital 090 9648318
Cardiac Rehabilitation Portiuncula University Hospital 090 9624545
Day Care Portiuncula University Hospital 090 9648211
Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit Portiuncula University Hospital 090 9625128
Finance Department Portiuncula University Hospital 090 9648395
Human Resources Portiuncula University Hospital 090 9648254
ICU/CCU Portiuncula University Hospital 090 9648204

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