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Worst year on record for hospital overcrowding

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) has revealed that more than 118,662 patients have been without a hospital bed so far in 2022,...

Green light for new cancer centre in Galway city

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has announced that a new Cancer Care Centre at University Hospital Galway is to be included in the HSE’s...

Galway scientists identify Parkinson’s biomarkers

Scientists at University of Galway have identified a set of biomarkers which can distinguish patients with Parkinson’s disease from those not affected. Biomarkers are biological...

70 patients on trolleys at Galway hospitals today

Seventy people are without a bed today at University Hospital Galway and Portiuncula University Hospital according to figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives...

Portiuncula Hospital hires Patient Advocacy Coordinator

Portiuncula Hospital has appointed a new Patient Advocacy Coordinator to work with families. Sharon Donoghue will serve as the primary link between the hospital and...

70 patients on trolleys in Galway hospitals today

Overcrowding is continuing to affect patients in University Hospital Galway and Portiuncula University Hospital after the worst November on record for hospitals nationally. There were...

Progression of plans for new elective hospital for Galway welcomed

The announcement that the government has signed off on a site for a new elective hospital in Galway has been welcomed by the Saolta...

Government approves new Elective Hospital and surgical hub for Galway

The government has this morning signed off on the site for a new elective hospital in Galway, along with developing a surgical hub. Minister for...

Over 1,000 patients on trolleys in Galway during record breaking November

There were more than 1,000 patients on trolleys in Galway's hospitals last month, in the worst November the country has seen for hospital overcrowding. Portiuncula...

Damian Browne launches inaugural Galway Sick Kids Foundation Gala Ball

Record-breaking rower Damian Browne has officially launched a new event to raise vital funds for the paediatric unit at University Hospital Galway. The adventurer, who...

Large number of patients on trolleys at Portiuncula Hospital today

Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe continues to be very overcrowded today, with a large number of patients on trolleys. There are 31 patients in Portiuncula without...

Flu outbreak at UHG as hospital issues appeal to public

University Hospital Galway has appealed to the public not to visit the hospital if they are feeling unwell or have respiratory symptoms following a...

Joint winter plan announced by Galway hospitals

Galway University Hospital, Portiuncula University Hospital and Community Healthcare West are implementing further initiatives this winter to promote patient flow. They will maximise the use...

Study finds zero-hour contracts lead to burnout for hospitality workers

A new study has found that hospitality employees who perceive they are on a ‘zero-hour’ contract, where their hours are unspecified, are particularly vulnerable...

Atlantic Technological University Galway holding Open Day

Atlantic Technological University Galway is holding an Open Day this Saturday for school students, parents, teachers and mature applicants. The Open Day will highlight the...

University of Galway prepares for postgrad Open Day

University of Galway's autumn open day for postgraduate students next Tuesday will focus on the affordability of postgrad studies and the funding opportunities that...

University of Galway study identifies alcohol risk factors for acute stroke

A global study, co-led by University of Galway, has found that high and moderate alcohol consumption was associated with increased odds of stroke. The study...

Hospital overcrowding record broken for 2022

The number of patients on trolleys in Irish hospitals yesterday was higher than any other day this year, INMO figures show. There were 669 people...

Business tourism bringing at least €7.6 million to Galway in 2022

Business driven tourism will contribute at least €7.6 million to the economy in Galway this year, extending the tourist season outside of the summer. The...

70 people on trolleys in Galway hospitals today

UHG is the second most overcrowded hospital in the country again today, with 56 patients on trolleys. There are 70 people in total who have...

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