6 d. ago INMO records 919 patients without a bed at University Hospital Galway for month of May.

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM University Hospital Galway has been recorded to have the second highest number of patients admitted during May, according to figures released by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation. 919 patients were admitted in the period starting on the 1st of last month and finishing on the 30th, […] The post INMO records 919 patients without a bed at University Hospital Galway for month of May. appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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6 d. ago Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation records 919 patients without a bed at University Hospital Galway for month of May.

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM University Hospital Galway has been recorded to have the second highest number of patients admitted during May, according to figures released by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation. 919 patients were admitted in the period starting on the 1st of last month and finishing on the 30th, […] The post Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation records 919 patients without a bed at University Hospital Galway for month of May. appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 d. ago A man seriously injured after being hit by a car at Creggs Road in Glenamaddy

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A pedestrian has been brought to University Hospital Galway for treatment of serious injuries following a road traffic accident in Glenamaddy. A man in his 60’s was stuck by a car on Creggs Road shortly before 2am this morning. The road is currently closed pending technical examination […] The post A man seriously injured after being hit by a car at Creggs Road in Glenamaddy appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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8 d. ago €10 million contract awarded for cleaning services at Galway hospitals

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A €10 million contract has been awarded by the HSE for cleaning services at Galway hospitals ABM has a strong portfolio of healthcare clients across the UK & Ireland The contract covers critical environments such as operating theatres and intensive care units. The contract is across all […] The post €10 million contract awarded for cleaning services at Galway hospitals appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago UHG postpones some elective procedures as it experiences extreme pressure

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM University Hospital Galway has postponed some elective procedures as it experiences extreme pressure today. The hospital is urging the public to consider all care options as it deals with very high attendances. 248 people attended the Emergency Department yesterday and there are high numbers tracking again today. […] The post UHG postpones some elective procedures as it experiences extreme pressure appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago UHG has country's second highest number of patients on trolleys

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM University Hospital Galway has the country’s second highest number of patients on trolleys this morning. The INMO’s Trolley Watch shows there are 67 patients waiting for a bed. University Hospital Limerick accounts for the largest number of patients on trolleys at 110. Meanwhile, at Portiuncula Hospital in […] The post UHG has country's second highest number of patients on trolleys appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

1 week ago Speeding up process for elective hospitals will benefit Merlin Park timescale

The Health Minister has promised that a new process of designing elective hospitals will speed up delivery of the one earmarked for Merlin Park. During a visit to Galway, Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill visited University Hospital Galway (UHG), Merlin Park and the Lambe Institute at UHG where a donation of €4m from the National Breast […] The post Speeding up process for elective hospitals will benefit Merlin Park timescale appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Whistleblower midwife calls on Minister to sort out maternity safety

A whistleblower has appealed to the new Minister for Health to meet to discuss allegations of unsafe practices at the Maternity Department of University Hospital Galway (UHG). The midwife wrote to Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill to convey “deep concerns” about UHG’s Maternity Department, which she highlighted in several protected disclosures since 2018. The protected disclosures […] The post Whistleblower midwife calls on Minister to sort out maternity safety appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Man hospitalised after major fire at industrial estate in Galway City

The building is located on the east side of the city and contains both businesses and residential apartments.

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3 w. ago 10th review initiated at Portiuncula Hospital after death of baby

Ten reviews ongoing into maternity and baby care at Co Galway hospital

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