Two family rooms in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in University Hospital Galway (UHG) have recently been refurbished for use by families who have loved ones receiving treatment in the unit. The refurbishment of these rooms are credited to two Organ Donor families in memory of their loved ones. The Kenny family from Loughrea and the Ó Brádaigh family from Oranmore have supported these projects through their generous fundraising efforts in the past and present.
A UNIVERSITY student who was supported on her cancer journey with specialist services for teenagers and young adults has praised the supports on offer.
In 2022, nine cases of neonatal subgaleal haemorrhage occurred in University Hospital Galway and were reported to the Saolta Group Women’s and Children’s management team.
While this increase was well within the reported range in the international literature, the management team decided to undertake an audit of the cases in order to provide insights into trends, root causes, and potential areas of improvement.
Last month the Radiation Oncology team in Galway University Hospitals (GUH) marked a major milestone in the treatment of prostate cancer as the 1,000th patient underwent prostate seed implantation at the hospital.
Prostate seed implantation is a type of radiation therapy in which tiny radioactive metallic seeds are surgically placed inside the prostate gland. This treatment (also knowns as brachytherapy) delivers a high dose of radiation directly to the prostate.
Patients seeking treatment for the respiratory conditions COPD and asthma have seen their hospital waiting lists cut dramatically as a result of the new Integrated Care Hub in Galway.
Where once patients would face waits of up to three years to access services, the Integrated Care Hub, part of HSE Enhanced Community Care programme, is ensuring full access to services within a matter of weeks.
Waiting times for paediatric patients requiring eye tests have been reduced dramatically from 2 years to 6 weeks in Galway under the new Ophthalmology Modernised Care Pathway.
Over 3,500 children have been treated from the waiting list, including 2,633 who had been waiting for more than a year.
Currently there are no waiting lists for paediatric eye care in Galway for new or review patients, with children being seen within the HSE Urgent and Routine category timelines.
The Saolta-University of Galway Cancer Seminar Series takes place Monday March 4th, at 1pm with Rachel Macken and Martina Kinnane, Senior Medical Social Workers GUH, presenting "Oncology Social Work: A Systemic Focus - Ar Scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine"
All hospital and university staff, trainees, and students are welcome to join in person or online.
University Hospital Galway is appealing to the public to consider all care options before attending the Emergency Department. The ED at UHG has experienced high levels of attendances this week and there is significant pressure on bed availability. As of this morning there were 42 patients on trolleys awaiting admission to in-patient beds.
The Children’s Remembrance Day Committee at University Hospital Galway (UHG) has launched their annual ‘Sponsor a Christmas tree light’ 2023.
A light can be sponsored on the Christmas tree at University Hospital Galway in memory of the deceased or as a gift to a loved one. These lights give families an opportunity to remember their loved ones in a special way over the festive season.
A triduum of Masses will be offered for all those for whom lights are sponsored
The Frailty at the Front Door Service (FFD) in Galway University Hospitals commenced in 2021 and since then over 2,200 older patients have benefitted from targeted assessment and interventions to help them remain well at home.
