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UHG Emergency Department launches AI Research Study to improve GP correspondence

UHG Emergency Department launches AI Research Study to improve GP correspondence

University Hospital Galway Emergency Department launches AI Research Study to improve GP correspondence

University Hospital Galway’s (UHG) Emergency Department has announced the commencement of a pioneering study aimed at enhancing the efficiency and quality of GP discharge letters through artificial intelligence.

Galway University Hospitals Introduce Tattoo-Less Radiotherapy Treatment

Galway University Hospitals have recently adopted advanced high-precision radiotherapy technology, eliminating the need for permanent skin marks (tattoos) for radiotherapy patients.

Good News for Inishowen as Day Services for Older Persons and Respite Services for Children and Adults with Disabilities Reopen

The HSE is pleased to announce two significant developments in Inishowen that will greatly benefit the local community with the reopening of day services for older persons and also respite services for children and adults with disabilities at Riverwalk Respite House. 

Over the next two weeks, these two local health services will resume providing specialist support and care for people in Inishowen.

Galway University Hospitals seek Members for their Patient Council

Galway University Hospitals (GUH) are currently looking for people to volunteer to be part of the Patient Council. The aim of the Patient Council is to work closely with staff to improve the experience patients and families of patients’ have when using the services of the hospital. It gives patients and members of the public the opportunity to become involved as active partners in Galway University Hospitals and advise hospital management on improving patient experience.

Enhanced Community Care: Improving Health Outcomes in HSE West and North West

The Health Service Executive (HSE) is making significant progress in improving healthcare for older adults and individuals with chronic diseases through the Enhanced Community Care (ECC) Programme. A key pillar of Sláintecare, the ECC Programme is bringing services closer to home, reducing hospital admissions, and enhancing patient care.

Letterkenny University Hospital Announces Quality Improvement Plans for Enhanced Patient Care

At a recent meeting at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH), staff, managers and senior leaders from hospitals in the West and North West along with members of the National Care Experience Programme, HIQA, the Department of Health, and members of the LUH and National Patients Forums gathered to collaborate and share the ways they are improving services to their patients as a result of the National Inpatient Experience Programme.

Roscommon University Hospitals appoints Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Respiratory Care

Roscommon University Hospital (RUH) is delighted to announce the recent appointment of Sarah Daly to the role of Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) in Respiratory Care.

HSE West and North West rolls out Hereditary Haemochromatosis (HH) Education Programme for GP Practices in partnership with The Irish Haemochromatosis Association

Ireland has the highest reported prevalence of Hereditary Haemochromatosis (HH) in the world, and the prevalence is highest in the West of Ireland.

Tugann Ospidéal na hOllscoile, Gaillimh, aitheantas do Lá Domhanda an Mhurtaill

Ba é an 4 Márta, Lá Domhanda an Mhurtaill agus tá speisialtóirí sa tSeirbhís um Mhurtall in Ospidéal na hOllscoile Gaillimh i mbun feachtas feasachta ar théama na bliana seo  ‘Ag athrú córas ar mhaithe le saol níos folláine’.  Iarrann an feachtas ar dhaoine, páirt a ghlacadh sna hathruithe dearfacha a theastaíonn le dul i ngeic le murtall.

Galway University Hospitals show increase in attendance and reduction in waiting lists for 2024

Figures released by Galway University Hospitals (GUH) for 2024 demonstrate a sustained increase in activity and a reduction in waiting lists.

Despite an incredibly busy year GUH has made significant progress in reducing wait lists.

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