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GUH Frailty at the Front Door Service helps 2,200 older people avoid lengthy hospital stays
The Frailty at the Front Door Service (FFD) in Galway University Hospitals commenced in 2021 and since then over 2,200 older patients have benefitted from targeted assessment and interventions to help them remain well at home.
Portiuncula Hospital enhancing care for persons with frailty at front door service
Portiuncula Hospital’s Frailty at the Front Door Service was introduced to provide a holistic assessment and intervention to patients over 75 presenting with frailty to the Emergency Department (ED).
Service designed to reduce unnecessary ED attendances for older people extended to Galway
THE HSE National Ambulance Service (NAS)-led service Pathfinder, designed to safely keep older people who phone 112/999 in their own home rather than taking them to a hospital emergency department, went live this week in Galway.
End of an era as Naughten decides to step away from national politics
Local Independent Deputy, Denis Naughten, has confirmed that he will not contest the next General Election, due to take place in 2025.
Replacement MRI scanner for University Hospital Galway
A replacement MRI scanner, which cost €1.9m to upgrade and install, has come into operation at University Hospital Galway. The first patients to use the MRI scanner had their scans carried out just before Christmas.
Mayo University Hospital’s new text message reminder service
Mayo University Hospital (MUH) is advising the public that it has introduced a text message reminder service for patients who have appointments in the Outpatient and Ambulatory Gynaecology Departments in the hospital.
Fourth wave will put great pressure on hospitals, says Saolta chief, as numbers presenting are changing
The chief executive of the Saolta University Health Care group, which runs the local public hospitals, warned this week that the country is heading towards a fourth wave of Covid-19 with case numbers rising and expected to increase further in the coming weeks.
Women in healthcare urged to apply for McGinty Scholarship for NUI Galway MBA
Female health professionals are being encouraged to apply for a women-only scholarship for NUI Galway’s MBA programme.
Significant delays for patients at University Hospital Galway
Patients attending the Emergency Department, outpatient and other appointments at University Hospital Galway are facing significant delays as the impact of the ransomware attack on the HSE IT systems continues to affect the delivery of hospital services.
Ongoing disruption to services at Portiuncula University Hospital
Hospital services in Portiuncula University Hospital continue to face ongoing disruptions as a result of the ransomware attack on the HSE IT systems.
