Tá Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte (FSS) ag leathnú cúram do dhaoine atá ina gcónaí i bpobail iargúlta agus ar na hoileáin le sraith clinicí for-rochtana atá ar siúl i gceantair thuaithe i nGaillimh agus ar na hoileáin amach ón gcósta i rith an tsamhraidh.
HSE services are expanding care for people living in remote and island communities with a number of outreach clinics taking place in rural Galway and the offshore islands over the summer.
A team of specialist geriatric practitioners are bringing care closer to home by visiting older people in their community, including outreach clinics on the Aran Islands. An important part of this service, in a Gaeltacht area, is the delivery of healthcare through the Irish language.
The Endoscopy Unit at Roscommon University Hospital has once again been awarded JAG accreditation through the UK-based accreditation programme for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
A powerful new art exhibition, Healing in Colour, was officially launched on Wednesday, September 10 at University Hospital Galway by Mayor of Galway City, Cllr. Mike Cubbard. The exhibition showcases a deeply moving collection of artworks created through a series of participatory art workshops held in hospital and community settings across Galway City. Patients and visitors can view the artwork on the Arts Corridor in UHG until November 28th.
Tá fearas cinn réaltachta fíorúla (VR) do pháistí, ar a dtugtar Smileyscope tugtha isteach ag ionad péidiatrach Ospidéal Choláiste na hÉireann, Gaillimh le gairid. Tugann an teicneolaiocht nua seo tús áite d’ionbhá, nuálaíocht agus do bharr feabhais sa chúram sláinte péidiatrach.
University Hospital Galway has reinforced its commitment to innovation and excellence in patient care with the introduction of a pioneering surgical procedure for the treatment of rib fractures.
The Paediatric Unit at University Hospital Galway (UHG) recently introduced Smileyscope, a virtual reality (VR) headset for children. This technology prioritises empathy, innovation, and excellence in paediatric healthcare.
Hospital visits can be a source of anxiety and fear for young patients. Smileyscopes use immersive virtual reality to guide children through calm and engaging visual journeys timed with medical procedures. The technology is particularly effective in managing:
Sligo University Hospital (SUH) is delighted to announce the appointment of Lorraine Cooney to the role of Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) Coordinator. Lorraine, a native of County Roscommon, has over 15 years clinical experience as a Radiation Therapist, and for the past two years, she worked as the PALS Coordinator at Mayo University Hospital, prior to her recent appointment.
The Murphy family recently presented a cheque for €19,617.08 to the Maternity Bereavement Services at University Hospital Galway (UHG).
Laura Murphy from Tuam gave birth to twins Sophie and Rían in UHG in February 2024. Throughout her pregnancy, Laura attended the High Risk Clinic at UHG, where she received specialist care. Tragically, baby Sophie passed away shortly after birth.
A 25 year old Sligo Mental Health Services nurse will be promoting the importance of mental health in her role as Longford Rose at this year’s Rose of Tralee contest.
Originally from Edgeworthstown in County Longford, Sara-Lee Greene has been living and working in Sligo for the past two years, after accepting a position as a nurse in Sligo Mental Health Services.
