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Portiuncula University Hospital issues visiting update in light of rising RSV cases

Portiuncula University Hospital (PUH) is asking the public to not visit patients at the hospital if they are feeling unwell. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is circulating in our communities and the hospital is currently treating patients, including infants, who are very sick with RSV.

Galway University Hospitals to host Interfaith Memorial Service to remember those who died in 2022

Galway University Hospitals, End of Life Committee are holding their 14th Interfaith Memorial Service in memory of our patients who have died, in The Ardilaun Hotel, Taylors Hill, Galway.

The service is being held on the 30th November 2023 at 7pm. 

Galway University Hospitals care for patients from a wide geographical area and the End of Life Committee want to reach out and acknowledge the loss felt by all families and friends who have been bereaved. 

Portiuncula University Hospital’s Echocardiography Department receives European Accreditation

Portiuncula University Hospital (PUH) has recently received European accreditation for the Echocardiography Department by the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) following a process of quality standards and improvements.

University Hospital Galway launch their annual ‘Sponsor a Christmas Tree Light’

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

Roscommon Injury Unit appoints New Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Emergency Nursing

Roscommon University Hospital is delighted to announce that Eoin McGinn has recently been appointed as Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner (RANP) in Emergency Nursing at Roscommon Injury Unit. 

RANPs are the highest level of clinical experts in the nursing profession in Ireland today and are transforming services for patients through an expanded scope of practice, greater clinical autonomy and decision-making.

Sligo University Hospital to hold Remembrance Service for families who have experienced the loss of a baby or child

Sligo University Hospital (SUH) 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 remember their loved ones in a special Mass of Remembrance, which will take place on Wednesday, 15 November at 8pm in St Anne’s Small Chapel, Cranmore, Sligo, F91 R250.
 

GUH Frailty at the Front Door Service helps 2,200 older people to avoid lengthy hospital stays

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.

“My Stroke Journey” book launched in Mayo University Hospital

Mayo University Hospital marked World Stroke Day this week by launching a book containing resources and supports for stroke patients and their families. The book, called “My Stroke Journey”, is a 67-page guide to all aspects of this life-threating condition, developed by the multi-disciplinary stroke team in MUH in collaboration with patients.

National Ambulance Service and Roscommon University Hospital agree new pathway to Injury Unit 

The National Ambulance Service (NAS) and Roscommon University Hospital (RUH) have agreed a programme that will allow for some patients to be transferred directly to RUH Injury Unit if they meet strict criteria.

The programme which involves strict clinical and geographical criteria will see a small cohort of patients with minor injuries transferred by NAS to the injury unit for treatment.

Children's Remembrance Committee to hold Annual Golden Enrolment Mass

The Children's Remembrance Committee at University Hospital Galway will hold their annual Golden Enrolment Mass in memory of deceased colleagues on Saturday, 11 November at 7pm in the Chapel of all Saints, Merlin Park University Hospital.

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