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People with serious illnesses not getting priority under vaccination roll-out, warns McDonnell
People with serious illnesses and carers are not being given the priority they need under the current vaccination roll-out, which should be focussed on "the most vulnerable people and those most at risk".
Altering alcohol drinking habits will reduce risk of certain cancers
Drinkaware, the national charity working to prevent and reduce alcohol misuse in Ireland, is urging consumers to be aware of the link between alcohol and the risk of developing certain cancers, and how changes to drinking habits can help reduce that risk.
Rising infection and 800 staff on sick leave puts Galway hospitals under pressure
The escalating number of Covid-19 patients in intensive care units (ICUs), combined with high levels of staff absenteeism due to the virus, is putting severe pressure on local hospitals.
UHG needs better infrastructure, clinical director tells council meeting
Professor Pat Nash, Saolta Group chief clinical director, told a briefing before Monday’s Galway City Council meeting that the pandemic has underlined ‘the need for better infrastructure’ in UHG.
Face-to-face outpatient clinics deferred at Mayo University Hospitals
Mayo University Hospital (MUH) is reverting to virtual outpatient clinics for the next two weeks and most elective procedures at the hospital have also been deferred, apart from time-critical procedures and cancer cases, which are still going ahead. Patients are being notified directly of cancellations.
Covid cases continue to rise in Mayo — more than 1,000 new cases in two weeks
The upward curve in positive Covid-19 tests continued in Mayo this week, with the total number of Covid-19 infections in the county passing the 2,600 mark - with over 1,000 of those coming in the past two weeks.
Channel Mechanics staff clock up the distance for Cancer Care West
Oranmore software company, Channel Mechanics were delighted to have Cancer Care West visit the office for a presentation to the charity of €10,801. The presentation cheque being the result of a Channel Mechanics Charity fundraiser which saw the company clock up just over 4,050 kms along with their “Donate a Day” event.
Cancer survivors working in the food industry sought for new initiative
Breakthrough Cancer Research, Ireland’s leading cancer research charity, is embarking on an exciting new awareness campaign that will launch early in The New Year.
Cancer Care West appeal to keep Mayo bus on the road
Earlier last year, Cancer Care West, the West of Ireland cancer charity, launched a new bus service for Mayo Cancer patients, who must travel to University Hospital Galway (UHG) to receive treatment for cancer.
Corrandulla Church to host special concert in aid of Cancer Care
A special one hour concert of beautiful songs to bring hope and heart to everyone during current Covid-19 level five restrictions will be broadcast live from Corrandulla Church on Sunday November 11 from 7pm to 8pm.
