A very generous donation of €7,330 was recently made to the Oncology Patient Comfort Fund in University Hospital Galway (UHG) in memory of Rory McNulty from Droim Chaoin, Galway, who had been a patient in St Joseph’s ward.
The cheque was presented to the Oncology Patient Comfort Fund, by Rory’s partner Laura and Rory’s mother Lynda. The money was raised by family and friends who made donations and took part in the Galway Bay Run 2022 for Rory.
‘Bikers Ride Out for Prems’, a voluntary charity organisation that raises money to purchase medical equipment for neonatal units and hospitals for sick children recently donated €1000 worth of hotel vouchers to the Neonatal Unit (NICU) at University Hospital Galway.
The ‘Bikers Ride Out For Prems’ was set up by the Blue Daos Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club Banner and to date have provided hospitals around the country with almost €600,000 worth of equipment.
University Hospital Galway was delighted to welcome world pioneering surgeon, Professor Diego González Rivas to the hospital last week. During his visit Professor González Rivas, delivered a lecture to colleagues across the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery entitled “The Journey of Uniportal Thoracic Surgery from VATS to Robotics”. He also performed two complex cases alongside the cardiothoracic team in UHG.
Sligo University Hospital is inviting parents and their families who have experienced bereavement through the death of a baby or child or who have experienced pregnancy loss to a Remembrance Service which will take place in St Anne’s Small Chapel, Cranmore on Monday, 21 November at 8pm.
The Children's Remembrance Committee at University Hospital Galway will hold their annual Golden Enrolment Mass in memory of deceased colleagues on Saturday, 12 November at 7pm in the Chapel of all Saints, Merlin Park University Hospital.
For anyone that is unable to attend in person, the mass will be streamed live on ‘The Children’s Remembrance Committee UHG’ YouTube Channel via www.bit.ly/remembrancemass
Mayo University Hospital remains under significant pressure with high attendances in recent days.
All available beds are in use. Every effort is being made to discharge patients who are ready to go home so that beds will become available for patients who need to be admitted, at the earliest opportunity.
A new Wellness Walkway at Mayo University Hospital was officially launched last week by Prof Brian Dolan OBE.
The walkway, which is located on the first floor of the hospital, aims to promote the health and wellbeing of patients during their recovery from illness and injury. The walkway is 130m long with exercise stations and seated areas to allow patients get away from the busy ward environment.
Roscommon University Hospital is delighted to announce the appointment of Christine Rohan to the role of Patient Advocacy and Liaison Service (PALS) Coordinator.
The Patient Advice and Liaison Service Co-ordinator acts as the main contact between patients, their families, carers and the hospital. They ensure that the patient voice is heard either through the patient directly or through a nominated representative.
University Hospital Galway welcomed Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD to the hospital today, Friday 21 October, to meet with frontline staff and get an update on recent hospital developments.
Staff from the Gastroenterology Department at Letterkenny University Hospital are organising a free information evening for patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease, their families and carers, on Thursday 20 October from 7pm to 8pm in the Radisson Hotel, Letterkenny.
Cathy Walsh, Advanced Nurse Practitioner said, “There are approximately 60,000 people diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Ireland and around 2,000 of these patients live in County Donegal.
