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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.

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

Following a very busy bank holiday weekend, the Emergency Department at University Hospital Galway remains under significant pressure today. 251 people attended the ED at UHG yesterday, Monday March 20th.

The hospital is advising that patients who attend ED for routine and non-urgent treatment will experience very long waiting times.

As always, people who do require emergency care are encouraged to attend EDs where they will be prioritised.

Saolta Group hosts Neonatal Study Day Conference

The Saolta University Health Care Group recently held its 8th Neonatal Study Day Conference at the Clayton Hotel in Galway. Over 100 delegates from the Saolta Group and other hospitals attended.

Kenny Family presents cheque for €40,500 to University Hospital Galway

A very generous donation of €40,500 was recently presented to the Intensive Care Unit and the Patient Comfort Fund at University Hospital Galway (UHG) in memory of the late Mary Kenny from Loughrea, Co Galway. In addition, €5,000 was donated to Strange Boat Donor Foundation – The National Organ Donor Commemorative Garden (Circle of Life) located in Galway, and €2,000 to Quest Brain Injury Services, Galway.

Galway University Hospitals to hold Interfaith Memorial Service

Galway University Hospitals (GUH) End of Life Care Committee will hold their annual Interfaith Memorial Service on Thursday 02 March at 7pm in The Ardilaun House Hotel, Taylors Hill, Galway.

Galway University Hospitals performs first ‘Incisionless’ surgery for Achalasia in Ireland

Galway University Hospitals (GUH) has become the first hospital in Ireland to introduce an ‘incisionless’ minimally invasive surgery to help correct blockages of the oesophagus.Achalasia is a rare condition which causes a blockage in the muscles of the lower oesophagus causing dysphagia or difficulty in swallowing, including in pronounced cases, liquids.

Galway University Hospitals carries out first Robotic Guided Coronary Intervention in Ireland and the UK

Galway University Hospitals has carried out the first Robotic Guided Coronary Intervention in Ireland and the UK.

The innovative procedure combines the benefits of coronary intervention with the precision of robotics, offering a range of benefits to patients.

Long COVID patient education programme in Galway University Hospitals wins National Healthcare Award

A group patient support programme developed by team members from the Long COVID and post COVID clinics in Galway University Hospitals has won the Irish Medical Times Irish Healthcare Award in the patient education category.

Norovirus outbreak at University Hospital Galway

Due to an outbreak of the winter vomiting bug (Norovirus) in the hospital and a high level of COVID-19 and flu cases, University Hospital Galway is appealing to the public not to visit the hospital if they are feeling unwell or have respiratory symptoms.

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