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Sligo University Hospital short listed for Excellence in Waste Management and Recycling Award

Sligo University Hospital has been shortlisted for two Pakman Awards under the ‘Professional Services Award’ and ‘Waste Prevention Business Award’ categories.

The Pakman Awards - previously the Repak Recycling Awards - are national awards that recognise excellence in waste management and recycling among businesses, organisations and community groups in Ireland.

Cancer Care West funds new Family Room at University Hospital Galway

Cancer Care West recently funded the furnishing of a new family room for the Corrib Ward in University Hospital Galway. The Corrib Ward is the dedicated oncology ward which opened in the new hospital block last year and the family room provides a peaceful haven where families of patients with cancer can rest, relax, meet with friends and medical staff and if necessary, stay overnight.

Radiotherapy Department, UHG supports Christmas Shoebox Appeal 2018

The Radiotherapy Department at University Hospital Galway in conjunction with TEAM HOPE are supporting the Christmas Shoebox Appeal 2018.

TEAM HOPE is an Irish Charity working with children and through them, into their families and communities mainly across Eastern Europe, former Soviet Union and Africa.

Sligo University Hospital shortlisted for the Irish Healthcare Awards

The Cardiac Rehabilitation Team at Sligo University Hospital has been shortlisted for the Irish Healthcare Awards under the ‘Sustainable Healthcare Project of the Year’ category.

GUH Arts Trust Winter Raffle to raise funds for arts programme

This November sees the beginning of the inaugural Galway University Hospitals Arts Trust Winter Raffle to raise funds for the work of the organisation. The draw will run over a period of 4 consecutive weeks beginning with week 1 on Friday November 16, week 2 on Friday November 23, week 3 on Friday November 30th and the Grand Finale on Friday December 7. Each draw will be held in the main foyer of University Hospital Galway on the above dates at 1pm lunchtime.

Saolta University Health Care Group publishes its 2017 Annual Report

Saolta University Health Care Group publishes its 2017 Annual Report

The second public meeting of the Board of the Saolta University Health Care Group took place this week in University Hospital Galway. At the meeting the Saolta Group launched its 2017 Annual Report.

Mayo University Hospital hosts fourth Quality and Patient Safety Symposium

Mayo University Hospital hosts fourth Quality and Patient Safety Symposium

Mayo University Hospital (MUH) will be hosting its fourth Quality and Patient Safety Symposium on Thursday, 11 October 2018 in St. Mary’s Hall, GMIT, Castlebar. MUH have been working with the Quality Improvement Division in the HSE as one of the pilot sites for the implementation of the ‘Framework for Improving Quality in our Health Services’.

UHG to hold candle light ceremony to mark International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day

UHG to hold candle light ceremony to mark International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day

In recognition of International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Day, the Perinatal Bereavement Group at Galway University Hospitals will hold a candle lighting ceremony on Sunday, 14 October at 3.30pm in the staff canteen of the nurses home, University Hospital Galway (UHG). 

Galway University Hospitals Arts Trust celebrate Halloween with event at University Hospital Galway

As part of the many Halloween festivities happening around Galway City and County, Galway University Hospitals Arts Trust are excited to hold a special event to celebrate the spooky season for all staff and their children. A family friendly Halloween event will be held in the staff Canteen in the Old Nurses Home at University Hospital Galway on Sunday October 28th running from 3-5pm.

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