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Merlin Park University Hospital has introduced a new pathway offering some dialysis patients an alternative to surgery for the insertion of catheters.

Health Forum West member and Mayo County Councillor, Michael Kilcoyne, is to raise a number of local health issues at the upcoming forum meeting due to take place in Galway on September 26 next, including the provision of certain services such as Emergency and mobile X-ray services, at Mayo University Hospital.

The Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore has donated thirty-five kidney dialysis machines for humanitarian aid to Turkey following recent earthquakes.

The Board, Officers and Members of the Irish Kidney Association were deeply saddened to hear the news of the sudden passing of Angeline Cooke, from Maunsells Road, Galway, last week and they have extended their deepest sympathies to her family and friends. A founding member of the Association, Angeline underwent a kidney transplant in 1996. She enjoyed the successful longevity of this transplant for over 25 years before returning to dialysis treatment. Her gratitude to her deceased kidney donor was immense.

The Irish Kidney Association (IKA) has joined forces with a local heart and stroke charity to highlight the link between heart and kidney health.

The Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore marked World Kidney Day this year by raising public awareness about Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).

University of Galway, in collaboration with the EU Horizon 2020-funded NEPHSTROM Consortium, has announced promising results from a new cell therapy trial for people living with diabetes.

A Midlands couple exchanged wedding vows during the recent August bank holiday weekend, grateful for their shared good health, made possible by the groom donating a kidney to his bride two years ago.