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GUH Interventional Radiology broadcast live procedures for LINC conference

GUH Interventional Radiology broadcast live procedures for LINC conference

Galway University Hospitals (GUH), a leader in interventional radiology once again recently showcased the expertise of the Interventional Radiology Department when they hosted “live cases” for the LINC international interventional radiology conference which took place in Germany recently.  

Alzheimer Society of Ireland Mobile Information Service visits University Hospital Galway

Alzheimer Society of Ireland Mobile Information Service visits University Hospital Galway

On Wednesday, 15 February 2017, Galway University Hospitals in conjunction with the Alzheimer Society of Ireland will host on site for the first time the “Alzheimer Society Mobile Information Service Bus”.

Twenty Seven Heart Attack Patients from County Donegal Benefit from Cross Border Service in Northern Ireland

A cross border cardiology service at Altnagelvin Hospital in Derry/Londonderry has enabled 27 patients (to date) from County Donegal with a diagnosed ST-Elevation Myocardial infarction condition (heart attack) to receive lifesaving  primary Percutaneous Coronary Invention (pPCI Services) treatment.

 

Cheque presentation to Roscommon University Hospital

Cheque presentation to Roscommon University Hospital

Mr. Vincent Pierse on behalf of St. Dominic's GAA club recently presented the sum of €1,918 to Roscommon University Hospital Patient Comfort Fund. The monies raised were from the Alan Gately Memorial Tournament held last October from the club's annual Hurling and Camogie blitz.

Launch of Stress Control Programme

Launch of Stress Control Programme

"Launch of Stress Control Programme" in 2017. Supporting and Empowering staff, service users and community members through health behaviour change and lifestyle modification.

Photo caption: Left to right sitting; Brid Gavin O’Connell and Pamela Normoyle; Left to right standing; Rachel Macken and Marie Tierney.

Saolta e-Newsletter issue 29

Saolta e-Newsletter issue 29

 

Please click here to view the latest Saolta e-Newsletter, issue 29, Winter 2016.  

#hellomynameis launched at UHG

 #hellomynameis launched at UHG

University Hospital Galway today launched the #hellomynameis campaign. The aim of the campaign is to enhance compassionate care by reminding healthcare professionals to introduce themselves to patients in all healthcare interactions. And the main message is to promote high quality communication in order to treat patients with dignity and respect.

Minister opens new developments at Letterkenny University Hospital

Minister opens new developments at Letterkenny University Hospital

The Minister for Health Simon Harris TD visited Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) on Monday December 12th. During the visit the Minister met with management and staff at the hospital and formally opened the Integrated Blood Sciences Department and the Postgraduate Medical Learning Centre.

University Hospital Galway lights up for Christmas

University Hospital Galway lights up for Christmas

Irish writer, actor, playwright and broadcaster Joe Steve Ó Neachtain also well known for his portrayal of Peadar Ó Conghaile in the long-running soap Ros na Rún officially switched on the Christmas lights at University Hospital Galway last Sunday, 11 December.

The Conquerors kicked of the afternoon’s festivities and the boys and girls from Scoil Cathríona Renmore performed Christmas Carols.

Cheque presentation to ‘Patient Comfort Fund’, St Pius Ward, UHG

Cheque presentation to ‘Patient Comfort Fund’, St Pius Ward, UHG

"Mrs. Edith Catterson from Lifford, County Donegal pictured with her husband Robert. daughter Rachelle and staff from St Pius Ward presenting a cheque of €2,070 to Ms. Catherine Dowling, Consultant Urologist for the ‘Patient Comfort Fund’, St Pius Ward.

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