In the aftermath of Storm Éowyn, many communities in the west and north west remain extremely challenged by power outages and lack of access to water. The priority for our community health services at this time is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable people who may need extra support at this time.
HSE West and North West is advising that there will be significant disruptions to health services as a result of Storm Eowyn (Friday, 23 January).
The red weather warning will impact the entire region. During red warnings, people should stay indoors, avoid unnecessary travel, and take action to protect themselves and their properties.
Health services across the West and North West remain under significant pressure with very high rates of flu, we are treating 166 patients with flu across the region today. We are asking the public to please help to control the spread of flu within our communities and our health services by co-operating with visiting restrictions and infection control measures which have been introduced.
As winter takes hold and as we approach Christmas, Roscommon University Hospital is reminding people that their Injury Unit is open from 8am to 8pm, every day of the year including Christmas Day, St Stephen’s Day and New Year’s Day to treat a wide range of injuries which are non-life or non-limb threatening, as an alternative to visiting an emergency department. The Injury Unit is staffed by Doctors, Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Nurses.
The HSE is urging every eligible person to get vaccinated for COVID-19 and flu ahead of the festive season. Flu, COVID-19 and RSV continue to circulate in the community and it is expected to surge in the coming weeks.
Flu and COVID-19 can cause serious illness for many people. That’s why older people, those aged 2-17, healthcare workers and people who are pregnant or have a long term health condition are recommended to get their vaccine.
The HSE West and North West – University of Galway Cancer Network is delighted to announce that it has been accredited by the Organisation of European Cancer Institutes (OECI).
A Menu of Poems will be distributed this November throughout various Irish hospital wards, waiting rooms, and other healthcare settings for patients, staff, and visitors to enjoy.
