The Department of Plastic Surgery in Roscommon University Hospital recently hosted a very successful Safe Sun and Awareness Campaign. The aim of the campaign was to increase knowledge among patients, visitors and members of the public regarding the dangers of sun exposure, the benefits of sun protection and how to adopt safe sun practices prior to the holiday season.
Roscommon University Hospital (RUH) recently launched the #hellomynameis campaign. The aim of the campaign is to enhance compassionate care by reminding healthcare professionals to introduce themselves to patients in all healthcare interactions. And the main message is to promote high quality communication in order to treat patients with dignity and respect.
Mr. Vincent Pierse on behalf of St. Dominic's GAA club recently presented the sum of €1,918 to Roscommon University Hospital Patient Comfort Fund. The monies raised were from the Alan Gately Memorial Tournament held last October from the club's annual Hurling and Camogie blitz.
Roscommon Injury Unit is the new name for the Minor Injuries Unit located in the Urgent Care centre of Roscommon University Hospital.
The Roscommon Injuries Unit is one of 11 Injury Units now in place across the country.
The Roscommon Injuries Unit is located in the urgent care centre and is open 7 days a week from 8am to 8pm and can treat both adults and children aged 5 and over.
Roscommon’s first ever weekly support group for stroke survivors will be launched by the Irish Heart Foundation and members of the Roscommon University Hospital stroke team at a public information evening in Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon on September 29th.
The new Endoscopy Unit at Roscommon University Hospital (RUH) was officially opened on Wednesday, 07 September by Mr Simon Harris TD, Minister for Health. The new unit which opened its doors on 01 June, 2016 is a modern, patient-centred facility with two procedure rooms, a first stage and second stage recovery room and a reception area.
‘Head in the Hedgerow’ by artist Hugh Barr opened at Roscommon University Hospital on Tuesday August 9th and will continue until Wednesday August 31st. The exhibition features a series of paintings showing the diversity of plants and flowers found within the hedgerow.
Roscommon University Hospital is delighted to announce that patients will be attending the new endoscopy unit for procedures from today, 1st June 2016.
The suite, located above the Urgent Care Centre, was built at a cost of over 5.5 million euro.
