The Murphy Family from Kiltoom, County Roscommon recently presented a cheque in memory of their late father Mr Gerry Murphy, RIP to Palliative Care Services, Roscommon University Hospital. The donation of €1,500 was in recognition of the support and care Mr Murphy received during his time in Roscommon University Hospital.
Kiltoom Drama Group also made a donation of €2,000 in memory of the late Mr Gerry Murphy, who was a founding member of Kiltoom Drama Group.
Following the upgrade of the weather warning last night by Met Eireann to Status Red for the entire country today (Thursday March 1st), Roscommon University Hospital (RUH) is now cancelling all patient appointments and clinics today and tomorrow (Friday 2nd).
All appointments cancelled during the period will be rescheduled and patients will be advised of their new appointment by the hospital.
RUH is working closely with colleagues in the Community Health Organisations.
The Radiology Department at Roscommon University Hospital is seeking a nomination for the 2018 MEDRAY Award, and need your votes. The Irish Institute of Radiography and Radiation Therapy (IIRRT) once again have teamed up with MEDRAY Imaging Systems to the MEDRAY Award to a Radiographer / Radiation Therapist / Radiology Department who deals with many difficult and challenging tasks while in practice.
The Catering department at Roscommon University Hospital were recently presented with the Silver Award at the Irish Heart Foundation’s Happy Heart Awards in recognition of the adoption of several healthy eating initiatives undertaken by the catering team in the Hospital restaurant. The aim of the awards program is to assist workplace restaurants to adopt healthier cooking practices and provide healthier food choices.
Ms. Madeline Carthy, Strokestown, County Roscommon recently presented a cheque in memory of her late brother, Mr. John Treacy, RIP to both the Plastic Surgery Department and Pallative Care Services at Roscommon University Hospital.
Ms Carthy made a donation of €2000 in recognition of the support and care her late brother John received during his time in Roscommon University Hospital.
Mr. Vincent Pierce on behalf of St. Dominic's GAA club, Knockcroghery today presented a cheque of €2,000 to Palliative Care Services, Roscommon University Hospital (RUH). The monies raised were from the Alan Gately Memorial Tournament from the club's annual Hurling and Camogie blitz.
The 3rd Saolta University Health Care Group Staff Recognition Awards took place recently in the Ardilaun Hotel Galway and Roscommon University Hospital was shortlisted for awards in two categories.
Over 145 projects or initiatives from services and departments across all of the hospitals in the Saolta Group were nominated in seven different categories. Winners were presented with their awards by Saolta Group CEO Maurice Power and Group Director of Nursing and Midwifery Jean Kelly.
Roscommon University Hospital is currently looking for people to volunteer to be part of a patient council. The aim of the patient council is to work closely with staff in RUH to improve the experience patients have when using the services of the hospital.
Former President of Ireland, Professor Mary McAleese visited Roscommon University Hospital yesterday, Monday, 25 September to officially open the Design and Dignity Family Room and Refurbished Mortuary Viewing Room.
Franco Magliocco of Lodge 248 Roscommon and Nigel Foley-Fisher, Provincial Grand Master-South Connaught (Freemasons of Ireland) donating teddies to the Urgent Care Centre, Roscommon University Hospital for staff to give to children who are anxious about being in hospital.
