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Oranmore man cycles across Ireland in memory of brother who died from leukaemia
Oranmore man Niall Bishop will take to the road with 17 friends on Saturday to cycle 213 kilometres across Ireland in one day in a tribute to his late brother David.
Croi to give lifesaving makeovers to hundreds of people in the west
A new initiative by local heart charity Croi aims to change the lifestyles of 450 people in the west considered to be most at risk from heart disease, Ireland’s biggest killer.
Harney has to go — TD calls for resignation as fears grow for cancer ‘centre of excellence’
A local city councillor is calling for the resignation of Health Minister Mary Harney in the wake of recent reports that further budgetary cutbacks would result in the loss of 60 beds, 126 staff and two theatres at University Hospital Galway.
Trampoline injury cases on the rise at UHG’s A&E department
The number of children attending University Hospital Galway’s emergency department due to injuries from using trampolines is on the rise.
HSE says centre of excellence not under threat
The HSE has dismissed rumours that cancer services at University Hospital Galway are under threat because of budget pressures. The suggestions were made after a leaked internal letter was quoted in a newspaper but this letter was only meant as a discussion paper, the HSE has explained.
Patients availing of breast care services at UHG almost doubled in last four years
The number of patients availing of breast care services annually at University Hospital Galway has almost doubled in the past four years.
Bounce away without injury!
Trampolines may be great fun and children love them, but they are also a major cause of injury. The chances of having an accident increase greatly if more than one person uses a trampoline, regardless of size, shape, or make. This is something that the emergency department at University Hospital Galway is only too aware of, as the numbers of children attending due to injuries from trampolines has increased.
City mourns prominent businessman with spirited ‘can-do’ attitude
The late prominent city businessman Raymond Rooney was remembered this week as a man of energy and enthusiasm who possessed a “remarkable” can-do attitude.
New health forum chairperson aims to slash hospital waiting lists
One of the most outspoken critics of the local health service was this week selected as the chairperson of the HSE West’s regional health forum at its meeting in Merlin Park Hospital.
Ealaíon At Lunasa - a feast of art exhibitions for August
ONCE THE Galway Arts Festival is over it is time for the Galway Races, which means betting, drinking, fashion, and gee-gees, but for every Galwegian who loves the races, there is a Galwegian who would prefer to do something else.
