Two family rooms in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in University Hospital Galway (UHG) have recently been refurbished for use by families who have loved ones receiving treatment in the unit. The refurbishment of these rooms are credited to two Organ Donor families in memory of their loved ones. The Kenny family from Loughrea and the Ó Brádaigh family from Oranmore have supported these projects through their generous fundraising efforts in the past and present.
Letterkenny University Hospital is inviting parents and their families who have experienced bereavement through the death of a child or who have lost a baby through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, still birth or neo-natal death, to a remembrance service which will take place in Conwal Parish Church in Letterkenny on April 28th.
Portiuncula University Hospital is asking people to comply with visitor restrictions on St Joseph’s ward due to a number of cases of the vomiting bug (Norovirus) on the ward.
Visitors to the affected 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.
A UNIVERSITY student who was supported on her cancer journey with specialist services for teenagers and young adults has praised the supports on offer.
This week is Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Awareness week, April 5th – April 11th. AYA Services provide specialised care to patients aged between 16 and 24 year old who face unique challenges in their journey.
In 2022, nine cases of neonatal subgaleal haemorrhage occurred in University Hospital Galway and were reported to the Saolta Group Women’s and Children’s management team.
While this increase was well within the reported range in the international literature, the management team decided to undertake an audit of the cases in order to provide insights into trends, root causes, and potential areas of improvement.
The Roscommon Frailty Intervention Team (RFIT) have received the President’s Award for the Best Poster Presentation at the annual conference of the Irish Gerontological Society as well as Best Platform Presentation at the British Geriatric Society (BGS) Autumn meeting in Glasgow.
Sligo University Hospital (SUH) and Community Healthcare Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Monaghan, Sligo (CDLMS) are delighted to introduce the first Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) Led Parkinson’s Clinic at Sligo University Hospital.
Last month the Radiation Oncology team in Galway University Hospitals (GUH) marked a major milestone in the treatment of prostate cancer as the 1,000th patient underwent prostate seed implantation at the hospital.
Prostate seed implantation is a type of radiation therapy in which tiny radioactive metallic seeds are surgically placed inside the prostate gland. This treatment (also knowns as brachytherapy) delivers a high dose of radiation directly to the prostate.
Patients seeking treatment for the respiratory conditions COPD and asthma have seen their hospital waiting lists cut dramatically as a result of the new Integrated Care Hub in Galway.
Where once patients would face waits of up to three years to access services, the Integrated Care Hub, part of HSE Enhanced Community Care programme, is ensuring full access to services within a matter of weeks.
