HEALTH
38 COVID-19 patients receiving care at Galway hospitals
A total of 38 people with COVID-19 are receiving care in Galway hospitals today, according to the latest HSE figures.The data, taken at 8pm...
Anger as local CBD business has Kilkenny store raided by Gardaí
There has been an outpouring of support from across Ireland for a Galway-owned CBD dispensary which had its store in Kilkenny raided by gardaí.Little...
Epilepsy is more than seizures – Self care through self compassion with Dr. Emily Pathe
International Epilepsy Day is today, Monday 8th February and this year's theme is that Epilepsy is 'more than seizures'.Epilepsy is the most common neurological...
NUIG makes gentic breakthrough on breast cancer survival rates
Scientists at NUI Galway have made an important development in the genetics of breast cancer, identifying traits that are associated with long term survival.The...
3,000 children and teenagers awaiting eye treatment in Galway
Statistics released by the Department of Health show an increase in the number of children and teenagers awaiting ophthalmology services in the Galway region.Figures...
Ability West awarded €200k to strengthen disability services
Galway's Ability West has been awarded over €200,000 in two one-off grants to help improve the disability services it offers across the city and...
Wellbeing booklet for older people launched as part of Keep Well campaign
Galway City Council and HSE Community Services in Galway have joined together to support older people to take care of their health and wellbeing...
Child Psychology services to resume in Headford
The HSE is progressing with plans to reinstate child psychology services for the Headford and Lackagh primary care service area.Galway East TD Seán Canney...
CBD products: European legal situation
CBD products are flooding the market: CBD oil, CBD flowers, CBD tea and many more. The hype surrounding the non-psychoactive cannabinoid cannabidiol (CBD) can...
Renowned dementia care expert joins Nursing faculty at NUIG
A world renowned expert in care for people with dementia, Professor Roger Watson, has taken up the role as Adjunct Professor of Nursing at...
Farrell calls on Minister for Health to pay student nurses and midwives
Galway West TD Mairéad Farrell has called on the Minister for Health to 'quit delaying' and immediately pay student nurses and midwives.
Speaking ahead of...
Galway Hospice to share in over €10m recurring annual funding
Galway Hospice will share in more than €10 million in recurring annual funding announced for the voluntary hospice sector starting from this year.Minister for...