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Sabina Higgins launches Saolta Arts at UHG

Sabina Higgins, wife of the President Michael D. Higgins, has this week launched the new Saolta Arts programme at UHG. Saolta Arts is the new...

Over the Edge presents an international poetry extravaganza

The Over the Edge writers' gathering will present an international poetry extravaganza this month in association with the Yehuda Amichai International Poetry Festival. The July event...

Red Tray initiative at UHG helping patients who next extra support at mealtimes

University Hospital Galway has launched a new 'Red Tray' initiative to make sure patients who need extra assistance at mealtimes get the best possible...

NUIG Prof leads global debate on using aspirin to fight heart disease

Bill McEvoy, an expert in heart disease prevention and Professor of Preventive Cardiology at NUIG is facing off with another international expert on the...

‘Friendly and helpful’ Tuam native honoured after 38 years of service to UHG and HSE

A Staff Recognition Award has been presented to Tuam native Joe Kelly this week by Galway University Hospitals (GUH) ahead of his retirement after 38...

New surgical robot at UHG to treat up to 150 cancer patients next year

A new surgical robot at University Hospital Galway is expected to treat up to 150 men with prostate cancer next year. The robotic tool is...

UHG first public hospital to use pioneering cancer treatment

University Hospital Galway is the first public hospital in Ireland to make use of a new treatment for prostate cancer. UHG recently began using high dose-rate...

Two UHG departments honoured for extraordinary service

University Hospital Galway was doubly recognised for its extraordinary service recently, taking home two prizes at the 2018 Medray awards. UHG won X-Ray Department and...

Portiuncula Hospital adds bereavement support for those who’ve lost their baby

Portiuncula Hospital is adding to the bereavement services it offers with the appointment of a new Bereavement Support Midwife. Emma McArt will bring her extensive clinical...

UHG unveils new art installations to improve hospital atmosphere

University Hospital Galway has unveiled multiple new artworks meant to improve the atmosphere for patients and staff. Six bronze sculptures, two wall-mounted and four free-standing...

Ecumenical memorial service at UHG to remember those lost to sickness

Galway University Hospitals will be holding their annual Ecumenical Memorial Service at UHG in September to give grieving families a shared space to mourn. Anne...

Glenamaddy couple raise €2,285 for UHG cancer patients fund

Mrs Gail Clarke and her husband Peter from Glenamaddy recently presented a cheque for €2,285 to the Oncology Patient Comfort Fund at UHG. This donation...

Self-taught artist’s work goes on display at UHG

Local woman Catherine Cooley, who taught herself to paint to help her recovery from mental illness, is having her work displayed at UHG this...

Art comes to UHG for a month

An unusual place for an art exhibition... An art exhibition titled ‘Head in the Hedgerow’ by artist Hugh Barr opened at University Hospital Galway last...

Four paws, one big heart – Therapy Dog Khai helps cancer patients at UHG

Patients and staff at the Radiation Oncology Centre at University Hospital Galway have welcomed a very special new team member. Khai, an Irish Therapy...

Connemara family raises €10,000 for UHG Patient Comfort Fund in memory of beloved father

A generous donation of €10,000 was recently presented to the Patient Comfort Fund at University Hospitals Galway in memory of the late Richard McDonagh...

Long wait time at UHG Emergency Department amid high pressure and flu outbreaks

The Emergency Department at University Hospital Galway is extremely busy today with high numbers of people attending the department who need to be admitted...

Visiting restrictions from Vomiting Bug outbreak at UHG

Visiting restrictions have been imposed at University Hospital Galway due to an outbreak of the vomiting bug (norovirus) in two wards. Norovirus outbreaks in St...

Concerns about ‘postcode lottery’ in neurological care

The Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI), the national umbrella body for over 30 neurological organisations, met with Roscommon-Galway Oireachtas members at a pre-Budget event held last...

Over 1,000 patients on trolleys at UHG in June

There were more than 1,000 patients on trolleys in University Hospital Galway last month amid serious overcrowding. Over 9,437 patients, including 70 children were admitted...

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