As part of Heart Failure Awareness Week (02 to 08 May), staff from Roscommon University Hospital’s Heart Failure Service organised an information stand for people visiting the hospital to provide advice on the signs of heart failure and how it can be treated.
Galway University Hospitals (GUH) is the first hospital in the country to introduce a new minimally invasive day case procedure to reduce blood pressure in patients. This means that patients arrive in the hospital in the morning, have the procedure and are able to return home the same day.
Each year International Nurses Day is celebrated on May 12th, the birthday of Florence Nightingale.
Mayo University Hospital is marking the day by acknowledging the tireless work and dedication that nursing staff show each and every day.
Pádraig O Luanaigh, Director of Nursing at Mayo University Hospital took the opportunity to thank the incredible nursing teams who have worked tirelessly throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
On International Nurses Day (Thursday 12 May) two Sligo based nurses, who are also cousins, reflect on their experience of nursing as a profession.
Marion Ryder, Director of Nursing in Sligo University Hospital is preparing for retirement next month after 42 years’ service, while her cousin Emily Ryder is just starting her nursing journey in the Emergency Department at the hospital.
Each year we celebrate International Day of the Nurse on May 12th, the birthday of Florence Nightingale.
As we mark the day we wish to acknowledge the tireless work and dedication nursing staff across the Saolta University Health Care Group show each and every day.
Chief Director of Nursing for the group, Paul Hooton, also took the opportunity to thank our incredible nursing teams who have worked tirelessly throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Paediatric Unit at University Hospital Galway is delighted to receive a donation of a Cubbie Sensory Hub from Galway Sick Kids Foundation with the support of Galway Atlantaquaria. The Cubbie Sensory Hub was developed by an Irish company with input from Occupational Therapists to create a unique sensory experience to meet the needs of the child using it.
As we look forward to the International Day of the Midwife on Thursday May 5, the Saolta University Health Care Group is urging all nurses interested in a move into Midwifery to make the change.
Registered nurses interested in training to be a Midwife can now apply for the Higher Diploma in Midwifery, HSE Sponsorship and Recruitment Programme.
Following a review of visiting times at University Hospital Galway and Merlin Park University Hospital, from today Tuesday 03 May, visitors will be able to access the hospitals during the following times:
Visiting by appointment has been re-introduced at Letterkenny University Hospital, patients may have one visit per day lasting up to 30 minutes.
To make an appointment to visit a patient in a ward area, family members / visitors are asked to contact the ward or unit in advance (before 3pm). Appointments will be staggered across all ward areas each day at 6.30pm, 7.15pm and 8pm.
