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Letterkenny University Hospital staff showcase their talents at variety performance

The very talented staff of Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) hosted a variety show at An Grianán Theatre over two nights on May 19th and 20th. The concert brought together the best of LUH’s actors, musicians, performers, singers and dancers for a night of entertainment and laughs. The famous LUH choir led by renowned choral director Veronica Mc Carron opened and closed the concert.

Is Ospidéal na hOllscoile Gaillimh an chéad ionad a thosaigh ag úsáid taiscéalaí réabhlóideach blocála néaróige

Tá Ospidéal na hOllscoile Gaillimh (OOG) ar an gcéad ionad in Éirinn a thug isteach taiscéalaí blocála néaróige a úsáideann nítrigin leachtach chun néaroga a reo agus chun pian tar éis máinliachta a laghdú.

Seachadann an taiscéalaí blocála CryoNerve nítrigin leachtach ag teocht timpeall -190 céim ó bharr an fhearais le linn máinliacht ionrach.

University Hospital Galway trials new innovative technology for patients with heart failure

University Hospital Galway (UHG) has completed the final phase of an innovative clinical trial which reduces the hospitalisation rate for patients living with heart failure.

UHG is first centre to introduce revolutionary nerve blocking probe

University Hospital Galway (UHG) has become the first centre in Ireland to introduce a nerve blocking probe which uses liquid nitrogen to freeze nerves and remove pain post surgery.

The CryoNerve blocking probe delivers liquid nitrogen at a temperature of around -190 degrees from the tip of the device during invasive surgery.

University Hospital Galway’s Children's Remembrance Day Committee invites Parents to include their Loved Ones in a Special Mass of Remembrance

The Children's Remembrance Day Committee, University Hospital Galway (UHG) is inviting parents and their families who have experienced the death of a child before birth, shortly after birth or at a later stage to remember their loved ones in a special Mass of Remembrance, which will take place on Sunday, 11 June at 2.30pm in Church of Mary Immaculate Queen, Barna, H91C7PK.

Galway University Hospitals to hold free Stoma Care Information Evening

Galway University Hospitals Stoma Care Unit is holding a free public information meeting for anyone who has had or is due to undergo stoma surgery. The event will take place on the 08 June in the Clayton Hotel, Galway from 5pm to 9pm with talks starting at 6pm to 7pm.  Family members, friends and carers are also welcome to attend. 

The event titled ‘A stoma in your life’ will focus on quality of life issues and looking towards positive influences on living with a stoma. 

HSE National Ambulance Service (NAS) expands service designed to reduce unnecessary ED attendances for older people to Galway

Today (Monday, 29 May 2023), a HSE National Ambulance Service (NAS) led service called Pathfinder, designed to safely keep older people who phone 112/999 in their own home rather than taking them to a hospital emergency department, goes live in Galway.

Specialist Nurses Shine the Spotlight on Heart Failure Awareness

European Heart Failure Awareness Week occurs between 01 to 07 May. “Let’s Bump up the Pump” is a new campaign devised by the Irish Association of Heart Failure Nurses (IAHFN) to raise awareness around heart failure, with a focus on prevention, early detection and also to provide education around how to live well with this condition.

Urology Department at University Hospital Galway picks up prestigious award in Milan

The Urology Department at University Hospital Galway has picked up a prestigious award at an international Urology Conference.

The European Association of Urology Nursing Conference took place in Milan, Italy last month. It saw the UHG Urology Department awarded second prize for setting up a clinical-academic partnered hybrid journal and research club.

University Hospital Galway remains extremely busy today with long wait times at the Emergency Department

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, with attendances ranging from 222 up to 251 this week.

As of 8am this morning there are 34 patients awaiting a bed in ED with high attendances continuing this morning.

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