Patients and staff at the Radiation Oncology Centre at University Hospital Galway have welcomed a very special new team member. Khai, an Irish Therapy Dog, who has already left a lasting impression following his debut visit to the centre earlier this month.
Once a week, Khai proudly dons his Irish Therapy Dog uniform and trots through the doors of the Radiation Oncology Centre with a simple mission: to bring comfort, calm and connection to patients undergoing cancer treatment.
Sligo University Hospital (SUH) is promoting the health benefits of physical activity with the launch of their ‘Take the Stairs’ campaign, coinciding with the start of the HSE Steps to Health Challenge. The initiative aims to encourage increased stair use across the hospital campus and emphasises the key messages from the National Physical Activity Guidelines - Every Move Counts.
The HSE Age Strong, Live Long Islands Event, was successfully delivered across four offshore island communities last week, with support from partner organisations including University of Galway, National Broadband Ireland (NBI), RISE, and local community stakeholders.
In recognition of Skin Cancer Awareness month which runs throughout May, Sligo University Hospital (SUH) has launched its Sun Safety Campaign, reinforcing the importance of protecting skin from harmful UV exposure and introducing free sunscreen dispensers throughout the hospital.
The first Barnahus study day to take place nationally was held on Thursday 14 May, in Galway. The event, opened by President Catherine Connolly was a collaboration between the four principal agencies involved in Barnahus; HSE, Tusla, An Garda Síochána and Children’s Health Ireland and brought together leading practitioners involved in responding to child sexual violence.
Throughout the month of May the extraordinary dedication of nurses and midwifes is celebrated around the world, with International day of the Midwife taking place on 5th May and International Nurses Day on 12th May.
In Galway University Hospitals (GUH) we are proud to acknowledge the compassion, professionalism and unwavering dedication shown by nurses and midwives every day and night.
Throughout the month of May, the extraordinary dedication of nurses and midwifes is celebrated around the world, with International day of the Midwife taking place on 05 May and International Nurses Day on 12 May.
The HSE together with Boots Ireland invites the community to come together in Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim for an evening of information and inspiration.
Boots located at Carrick on Shannon Shopping Centre, Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim is set to host a free brain health and dementia awareness event on May 20th at 6.30pm, as part of a nationwide series in partnership with the HSE’s Dementia: Understand Together campaign.
Communities across Mayo and Galway’s islands are set to benefit from the upcoming HSE Age Strong, Live Long Islands Event, a dedicated community wellbeing initiative taking place on 14th May 2026 across Clare Island, Inishturk, Inis Meáin, and Inishbofin.
Residents of Ballyshannon Community Hospital are being celebrated for their remarkable talent and generosity, having come together to support both their own community and families with newborn babies through a series of knitting initiatives.
