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Galway University Hospitals to hold Interfaith Memorial Service

Galway University Hospitals (GUH) End of Life Care Committee will hold their 14th Interfaith Memorial Service for all deceased patients, on Tuesday 01 October at 7pm in The Clayton Hotel, Ballybrit, Galway (H91 D526).

The service aims to provide a space to support families in the grief they are experiencing, in a respectful and empathetic way.

Portiuncula University Hospital appoints first Advanced Nurse Practitioner in General Paediatric Integrated Care

Portiuncula University Hospital (PUH) is delighted to announce the appointment of Siobháin Kiernan to the role of Advanced Nurse Practitioner in General Paediatric Integrated Care.   

Sligo University Hospital welcomes inspirational Olympians and Paralympian

Staff and patients in Sligo University Hospital were thrilled to receive a visit from four local athletes who competed in the Olympics and Paralympics this summer.

Chris O'Donnell, Lauren Cadden, Dean Clancy and Martin Gordon visited the hospital on Monday to meet with patients and staff and were given a very warm welcome by our younger patients in the Paediatric Ward.

Taoiseach Simon Harris officially opens 50 Bedded Ward Block at Portiuncula University Hospital 

Taoiseach Simon Harris has today (Wednesday 11 September) officially opened a new 50 bedded ward block at Portiuncula University Hospital.  The project is a €35 million capital investment for the hospital site.   

This new development delivers in-patient single room accommodation in line with all current modern-day standards. The project consists of a two-storey building and is linked to the existing hospital by a corridor. 

Letterkenny University Hospital relaunch Patient and Family Experience Group

The newly formed voluntary group are working with staff to improve services for patients and their families and are developing a number of new initiatives in Letterkenny University Hospital.

An innovative procedure for treating elevated blood pressure is administered to the 50th patient at GUH

An innovative procedure for treating elevated blood pressure is administered to the 50th patient at GUH

Donegal patient Francis Hegarty became the 50th patient to undergo the Renal Denervation (RDN) procedure at Galway University Hospitals; a minimally invasive procedure to help treat high blood pressure in patients who have not responded to medications and lifestyle changes.

Galway University Hospitals pilot successful Emergency Department avoidance programme

Galway University Hospitals has successfully piloted an Emergency Department avoidance programme, which has the potential to significantly reduce ED attendances and save hospital bed days.

The programme sees GPs refer patients to a virtual navigational hub which in turn streams them to the most appropriate care pathways.

Galway University Hospitals introduce virtual healthcare for COPD patients

Patients in the West of Ireland are accessing medical care from home as part of a virtual healthcare initiative being rolled out by Galway University Hospitals in collaboration with Community Healthcare West.

While the patients remain under the care of their treating doctors and medical team this new programme allows them to receive monitoring of their ongoing care from home.

Mayo University Hospital Reinforces ‘Smoke Free Campus’ Policy

Mayo University Hospital would like to advise all patients, staff and visitors that from 19 August, it will further reinforce its 'Smoke Free Campus' policy to emphasise its dedication to a healthy environment and illustrate the hospital's ongoing journey to being a smoke and vape-free campus.

Regional Health Forum West Annual General Meeting

At the Annual General Meeting of the Regional Health Forum West on Tuesday 16 July, the following members were elected to the positions of Chair and Vice Chair of the Regional Health Forum West and Regional Health Forum Committee:

Regional Health Forum West
Chair - Cllr Ciaran Brogan (FF), Donegal County Council
Vice Chair - Cllr Michael Kilcoyne (NP), Mayo County Council

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