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HSE West and North West Cancer Network receives OECI Cancer Centre Certificate of Accreditation and Designation during conference in Athens

HSE West and North West Cancer Network receives OECI Cancer Centre Certificate of Accreditation and Designation during conference in Athens

The HSE West and North West Cancer Network, in partnership with the University of Galway, has taken a significant step forward in advancing cancer services across the region by achieving formal accreditation from the Organisation of European Cancer Institutes (OECI).

Success of Bariatric Service at Galway University Hospitals

Success of Bariatric Service at Galway University Hospitals

Living with obesity is very challenging to our physical, emotional, mental, and social wellbeing. Obesity is a complex, progressive, and relapsing chronic disease that impairs our physical and mental health.

Ireland has one of the highest levels of obesity in Europe, with 60% of adults and over one in five children and young people living with overweight and obesity. 

Day Care Services for Older Persons opens in the Joe & Helen O'Toole, Community Nursing Unit, Tuam

On 3rd June, 2025 the Joe & Helen O'Toole, Community Nursing Unit (CNU), Tuam opened its doors for the first time to Day Care Services. 

Meet Ollie the Therapy Dog that brings joy to the Paediatric Unit at University Hospital Galway

Ollie is an 8 year old Malshi, he is the first four legged team member in the Paediatric Unit at University Hospital Galway (UHG).  Every Thursday after a thorough brushing and grooming Ollie puts on his Irish Therapy Dog uniform and trots through the doors of the Paediatric Unit at UHG, where his calming and comforting influence is instantly felt by patients, staff and visitors. Excitement and smiles fill the corridors!

Galway Team Honoured for Virtual COPD Care Initiative at Irish Healthcare Centre Awards

The Respiratory Integrated Care Team, Galway City Integrated Care Hub, and the HIVE Laboratory at the University of Galway were honoured at the Irish Healthcare Centre Awards recently, for their virtual care initiative for COPD patients. The initiative, which leverages remote patient monitoring technology, was recognised with the award for ‘Best Use of Information Technology’.

HSE West and North West Announces Major Expansion of Cardiac Rehabilitation Services Under National Cardiovascular Plan 2025

HSE West and North West Announces Major Expansion of Cardiac Rehabilitation Services Under National Cardiovascular Plan 2025

HSE West and North West is pleased to announce a significant new development in cardiac rehabilitation services as part of the National Cardiovascular Plan 2025. This initiative marks a major investment in the health and well-being of patients across the Galway-Roscommon and Mayo Regional Health Areas (RHAs).

The Heart of the Matter – Siblings Undergo Same Life-Saving Heart Procedure

The Heart of the Matter – Siblings Undergo Same Life-Saving Heart Procedure

University Hospital Galway (UHG) achieved a significant milestone in cardiac care last October by becoming the first hospital in Ireland and the UK to implant the Avalus Ultra biological aortic valve, a major advancement in the field of valvular heart surgery.

Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill welcomes progress in University Hospital Galway (UHG) infrastructure Masterplan

During her visit to Galway University Hospitals (GUH) today, Thursday 15th May, Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill welcomed progress in the development of an ambitious masterplan for the campus which will deliver safe, person-centred healthcare into the coming decades.  

UHG Emergency Department launches AI Research Study to improve GP correspondence

UHG Emergency Department launches AI Research Study to improve GP correspondence

University Hospital Galway Emergency Department launches AI Research Study to improve GP correspondence

University Hospital Galway’s (UHG) Emergency Department has announced the commencement of a pioneering study aimed at enhancing the efficiency and quality of GP discharge letters through artificial intelligence.

Galway University Hospitals Introduce Tattoo-Less Radiotherapy Treatment

Galway University Hospitals have recently adopted advanced high-precision radiotherapy technology, eliminating the need for permanent skin marks (tattoos) for radiotherapy patients.

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