World Kidney Day which takes place on 13 March marks a global campaign aimed at raising awareness around kidney disease. This year’s theme, “Are Your Kidneys OK? Detect Early, Protect Kidney Health,” highlights the importance of recognising kidney disease risk factors as well as early detection and intervention in preventing and managing the disease.
Tuesday 4th March is World Obesity Day and specialists in the Obesity Service, Galway University Hospitals (GUH) are raising awareness of this year’s theme; ‘Changing systems for healthier lives’. This campaign calls upon everyone to be a part of positive change needed to deal with obesity.
Sligo University Hospital (SUH) has launched a two-way SMS text messaging reminder service for patients who have outpatient appointments at the hospital. The new service will enhance patient engagement and reduce missed appointments by engaging with patients via text, allowing them cancel appointments/ reschedule directly.
The relocation of certain Outpatient Department (OPD) services from University Hospital Galway (UHG) to Merlin Park will commence next week on Monday, 10 February. Some patients will from the 10th February have their outpatient clinic appointment in Merlin Park instead of UHG and this will be clearly stated on their appointment letter or the text message they receive.
Tá foireann bainistíochta lán taithí ceaptha ag FSS an Iarthair agus an Iarthuaiscirt le maoirsiú agus bainistíocht a dhéanamh ar na seirbhísí máithreachais in Ospidéal na hOllscoile Portiuncula as seo go ceann cúpla mí.
In the aftermath of Storm Éowyn, many communities in the west and north west remain extremely challenged by power outages and lack of access to water. The priority for our community health services at this time is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable people who may need extra support at this time.
