Staff in Sligo University Hospital recently began implementing the HSE Calorie Posting policy in the hospital’s canteen and the calorie content of all food served at breakfast is now displayed. Both staff and visitors got involved in the launch.
On Monday next, 21 December, the ChorSoc from University Hospital Galway will be in Mayo University Hospital singing carols from 11:30 to 11:45am in conjunction with the organised events being broadcast from Mayo University Hospital by Community Radio Castlebar. After that they will travel on to Sligo University Hospital where they will sing their full carol programme from 3pm approximately.
On 14 December, An Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD officially launched the Mayo Medical Academy, an NUI Galway partnership with Saolta University Health Care Group and Mayo University Hospital for the training of doctors. The Academy is housed in a purpose-designed facility located in the former chapel on the grounds of Mayo University Hospital.
Saolta University Health Care Group/ University Hospital Galway is again appealing to the public to keep the Emergency Department for emergencies ONLY and to contact their GP or GP Out of Hours services where possible as the hospital prepares for INMO industrial action in its Emergency Department from 2pm to 4pm tomorrow (Tuesday December 15).
Roscommon University Hospital held a Caring Behaviours Assurance System – Ireland (CBAS – I) Awareness Day this week in the hospital. The event was attended by nursing staff from the Hospital.
The Irish Cancer Society today, 10 December, 2015 officially launched its Daffodil Centre at University Hospital Galway with an event celebrating the volunteers, the hospital and supporters. The Daffodil Centre, which is run by an Irish Cancer Society Cancer Nurse and 18 trained volunteers, is an information service on-site in the hospital, where people affected by or concerned about cancer can receive information and support.
Staff in Merlin Park University Hospital launched the HSE Calorie Posting policy in the restaurant for staff and visitors on Wednesday 02 December. Calorie information is now displayed clearly on menus and display boards. This policy is being implemented on a phased basis and has started with breakfast menus. In addition, restaurant staff are encouraging healthy eating by promoting healthy swap options from the menu.
Aramark Staff in Mayo University Hospital launched the HSE Calorie Posting policy in the restaurant for staff and visitors recently. Calorie information is now displayed clearly on menus and display boards. This policy is being implemented on a phased basis with breakfast menus. In addition, restaurant staff are encouraging healthy eating by promoting healthy swap options from the menu.
A Minor Injuries Study day was held recently in Roscommon University Hospital. Doctors and nurses working in the Minor Injuries Departments across the Saolta University Health Care Group attended. The study day was designed around the learning requirements of the multi-disciplinary team treating minor injuries in a Minor Injuries Unit or an Emergency Department.