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The Emergency Department at Portiuncula University Hospital is extremely busy this week

The Emergency Department at Portiuncula University Hospital is extremely busy with higher than average numbers of people attending.

There is ongoing pressure on bed availability in the hospital and we regret that many patients are currently experiencing long waiting times to be admitted from the ED to an acute bed in the hospital.

The Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital is extremely busy this week

The Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital has been extremely busy this week with higher than average numbers of people attending.

There is ongoing pressure on bed availability in the hospital and we regret that many patients are currently experiencing long waiting times to be admitted from the ED to an acute bed in the hospital.

The Emergency Department at University Hospital Galway is extremely busy this week

The Emergency Department at University Hospital Galway has been extremely busy this week with higher than average numbers of people attending.

There is ongoing pressure on bed availability in the hospital and we regret that many patients are currently experiencing long waiting times to be admitted from the ED to an acute bed in the hospital.

We ask people to contact their GP or the Westdoc Out Of Hours Service in the first instance if their health problem is not urgent.

Health Services in Sligo/Leitrim Advise on the Importance of Public Health Measures in Light of Increase in Cases

Health Services in Counties Sligo and Leitrim are advising on the importance of practising public health behaviours in light of the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in the North West.

Dr Anthony Breslin, Director of Public Health, HSE North West said, “Numbers are at an upward trend at the moment. People know what they have to do in terms of public health measures. They just need to keep doing it. I’d ask everyone to stay safe and be sensible.

Health Services in Donegal Advise on the Importance of Public Health Measures in Light of Dramatic Increase in Cases

Health Services in County Donegal are advising on the importance of practising public health behaviours in light of the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in the North West.

Dr Anthony Breslin, Director of Public Health, HSE North West said, “Numbers are at an upward trend at the moment. People know what they have to do in terms of public health measures. They just need to keep doing it. I’d ask everyone to stay safe and be sensible.

Saolta e-Newsletter Issue 46 Summer 2021

Welcome to the Summer 2021 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 46 Summer 2021

Health Services in Mayo Advise on the Importance of Public Health Measures in Light of Dramatic Increase in Cases

Health Services in County Mayo are advising on the importance of practising public health behaviours in light of the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in the West.

Health Services in Galway Advise on the Importance of Public Health Measures in Light of Dramatic Increase in Cases

Health Services in County Galway are advising on the importance of practising public health behaviours in light of the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in the West.

Clinics at Clifden Vaccination Centre to include Dose 2 Vaccines

The vaccination centre at Clifden Community School commenced operations on Tuesday 06 July to support the delivery of the vaccination programme and to supplement the vaccination work being carried out by staff in the Ballybrit vaccination centre, by GPs and by community pharmacies.

Updated Maternity Visiting Guidance for Partners at University Hospital Galway

Updated Maternity Visiting Guidance for Partners at University Hospital Galway

In line with recent national guidance on visiting (published on hpsc.ie), the Maternity Department at University Hospital Galway is facilitating the following access for birthing partners/parents since Monday 05 July:

·       Birthing partners of women in labour are welcome to attend and partners can attend a caesarean section done under regional anaesthesia. Partners will be subject to screening questions and wearing PPE.

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