4 h. ago Location chosen as design team to begin works on Merlin Park elective hospital

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A location has been chosen for the new elective hospital at Merlin Park. Galway West Fianna Fáil TD John Connolly has confirmed the Cystic Fibrosis zone at the existing hospital will host the new build. The design team has been put in place, and site investigation works […] The post Location chosen as design team to begin works on Merlin Park elective hospital appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 d. ago 8 thousand appointments cancelled at Galway's public hospitals last year

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Almost 8 thousand appointments were cancelled at Galway’s public hospitals last year. 6,882 were cancelled at UHG or Merlin Park, while a further 1,746 were cancelled at Portiuncula Hospital Ballinasloe. In both cases, it represents an increase of around ten percent on figures for 2023. Nationally, almost […] The post 8 thousand appointments cancelled at Galway's public hospitals last year appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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6 d. ago Surgeries cancelled at Letterkenny Hospital as overcrowding continues

The HSE is being forced to contact patients waiting for elective surgery at Letterkenny University Hospital and cancel procedures because… The post Surgeries cancelled at Letterkenny Hospital as overcrowding continues appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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2 w. ago Gaza humanitarian situation ‘hell on Earth’, Red Cross president says

Water, electricity, food scarce and field hospital will run out of supplies within two weeks, Red Cross says

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2 w. ago Almost €90m for Galway projects under HSE Capital Plan for 2025

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Almost €90m in funding has been allocated to Galway projects under the HSE Capital Plan for 2025. The lions share of that – around €60m – will go towards ongoing capital works at Merlin Park. They include a new surgical hub, which will take pressure off UHG, […] The post Almost €90m for Galway projects under HSE Capital Plan for 2025 appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago How Arklow turned a major sewage problem into an opportunity to build something spectacular

Arklow Wastewater Treatment Plant, designed by Clancy Moore, is the first in the world with an architect as an integrated part of the design team

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3 w. ago UHG and Merlin Park seeking members for council to improve patient experience

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM UHG and Merlin Park are seeking volunteers to join a council to help improve patient experience. The Patient Council will help assess and make recommendations on the services provided by the hospitals, along with reviewing policies and procedures. Members can also take part in hospital committees, and […] The post UHG and Merlin Park seeking members for council to improve patient experience appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Latest collision at Merlin Park Hospital entrance prompts appeal to Transport Minister

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The latest collision at the entrance to Merlin Park Hospital has prompted an appeal to the Transport Minister. The two-car collision happened last evening during rush hour traffic. Previously, it was indicated that traffic lights would be installed as part of plans to create a new public […] The post Latest collision at Merlin Park Hospital entrance prompts appeal to Transport Minister appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 w. ago Orthopaedic theatres running well below capacity at Merlin Park due to staffing issues

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Orthopaedic theatres are running well below capacity at Merlin Park due to staffing issues. The matter was raised at this week’s meeting of the HSE Health Forum West. The orthopaedic theatres at Merlin Park are funded for 20 sessions per week. But, following a question from Councillor […] The post Orthopaedic theatres running well below capacity at Merlin Park due to staffing issues appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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