Following a review of visiting times at University Hospital Galway and Merlin Park University Hospital, from today Tuesday 03 May, visitors will be able to access the hospitals during the following times:
The Neonatal Unit at University Hospital Galway has recently upgraded a room which is used by parents who have to travel long distances from home to see their babies who are undergoing intensive care treatment.
Staff working in University Hospital Galway and Merlin Park University Hospital have contributed to an evocative exhibition, sharing their thoughts and reflections on the COVID-19 pandemic. The exhibition is on display in the Arts Corridors in UHG and in Merlin Park until the end of April.
Booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine are now available for those eligible aged 12 years and over at Ballybrit Vaccination Centre by booking their own appointment in advance or by coming to a walk-in clinic.
Walk-in clinics for those aged 12 and older are taking place on:
Saturday 12 March - 8.30am to 5pm
Monday 14 March – 8am to 5pm
Advice for parents/guardians of 12 to 15 year olds
University Hospital Galway would like to apologise for the significant delays being experienced by patients who are waiting to be admitted to a bed on a ward. There are currently 70 patients on trolleys in the Emergency Department, Acute Surgical Assessment Unit and Acute Medical Unit.
Irish country singer and Galway native Mike Denver officially switched on the Christmas lights at University Hospital Galway on 12 December with the Conquerors kicking off the afternoon’s festivities.
The following walk-in clinics are taking place in the Ballybrit Vaccination Centre this week for anyone aged 40 and over who is eligible for a booster vaccine. There is no appointment needed:
This year staff working in Galway and Portiuncula University Hospitals are supporting UNICEF’s Childhood Immunisation Programme through the ‘Get a Vaccine, Give a Vaccine’ initiative.
Following a review of visiting times at University Hospital Galway and Merlin Park University Hospital, from Wednesday 01 December, visiting will now be permitted during the following times:
2pm – 3pm
6pm – 7pm
Access to visitors is limited to one person per patient each day. Visits must be pre-arranged by family members / visitors, who should contact the relevant ward or unit in advance.
