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Sligo University Hospital shows increase in attendance and reduction in waiting lists for 2024

Figures released by Sligo University Hospital (SUH) for 2024 demonstrate a sustained increase in activity and a reduction in waiting lists.

Despite an incredibly busy year SUH has made significant progress in reducing wait lists.

Relocation of Outpatient Appointments from University Hospital Galway to Merlin Park Campus

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.

Nuashonraí ar Sheirbhísí Máithreachais in Ospidéal na hOllscoile Portiuncula

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.

HSE West North West response to communities impacted by Storm Éowyn

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.

Update on Maternity Services in Portiuncula University Hospital

HSE West and North West has appointed a highly experienced management team to oversee and manage maternity services in Portiuncula University Hospital (PUH) over the coming months.

Red weather warning will significantly disrupt HSE Services

HSE West and North West is advising that there will be significant disruptions to health services as a result of Storm Eowyn (Friday, 23 January).

The red weather warning will impact the entire region. During red warnings, people should stay indoors, avoid unnecessary travel, and take action to protect themselves and their properties.

Roscommon University Hospital appoints Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Diabetes

Roscommon University Hospital appoints Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Diabetes

Roscommon University Hospital is delighted to announce the appointment of Brid Ni Chlochartaigh to the role of Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) in Diabetes.

University Hospital Galway becomes first public hospital to employ innovative cardiac procedure

University Hospital Galway becomes first public hospital to employ innovative cardiac procedure

University Hospital Galway has become the first public hospital in the country to employ the 'Convergent Procedure', a ground-breaking approach for treating atrial fibrillation (Afib), putting it at the pinnacle of heart surgery.

Atrial fibrillation affects more than 1-2% of the population with increasing incidence in the over 65s, and if left untreated, can lead to blood clots, stoke, heart failure and other heart-relation complications.

Sligo University Hospital opens new 26-bed ward

Sligo University Hospital is delighted to announce the opening of the Medical Offsite Ward, a new 26-bed ward comprising of six four-bed rooms and two single en-suite rooms, located at St John’s Community Hospital, Sligo.

HSE is urging the public to help control the spread of flu

Health services across the West and North West remain under significant pressure with very high rates of flu, we are treating 166 patients with flu across the region today. We are asking the public to please help to control the spread of flu within our communities and our health services by co-operating with visiting restrictions and infection control measures which have been introduced.

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