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Norovirus outbreak impacting three wards at University Hospital Galway
The Emergency Department at University Hospital Galway was under significant pressure this week with high attendances and long waiting times. As of Tuesday morning, there were 89 presentations to the emergency department with 53 patients on trolleys awaiting admission to an inpatient bed, with additional surge beds in use.
University Hospital Galway urges the public to consider all care pathways
University Hospital Galway (UHG) is urging the public to consider all care options as it deals with very high attendances. The Emergency Department in UHG was extremely busy with 583 people attending over the bank holiday weekend (184 Saturday, 166 Sunday and 233 Monday) and high numbers tracking again on Tuesday morning when there were 53 people on trolleys.
University Hospital Galway urges people to consider alternative healthcare services as Emergency Department numbers remain high
University Hospital Galway is urging people to consider all care options as it deals with very high attendances at its Emergency Department today. The announcement follows a very busy Bank Holiday weekend at the ED.
HSE launches new campaign to address HIV stigma in Ireland
A Galway nurse and her father are part of a new campaign to address the stigma of a HIV diagnosis in Ireland. The HSE in partnership with people living with HIV, this week launched ‘You, Me and HIV,’ a new nationwide campaign to address misconceptions around HIV and help reduce the stigma experienced by people living with HIV in Ireland.
HSE launches new campaign to address HIV stigma in Ireland
A Galway nurse and her father are part of a new campaign to address the stigma of a HIV diagnosis in Ireland. The HSE in partnership with people living with HIV, this week launched ‘You, Me and HIV,’ a new nationwide campaign to address misconceptions around HIV and help reduce the stigma experienced by people living with HIV in Ireland.
Public warned to protect themselves against flu as rising cases put pressure on hospitals
HSE West and North West is asking people to protect themselves and those most vulnerable this week as flu cases continue to rise in the community.
Foot Health Podiatry keeping your best foot forward on International Podiatry Day
While every human is individual and unique in their own way, a similarity most of us share is that we have two feet we heavily rely upon to get us from point A to point B. Therefore, ensuring our feet are healthy and well looked after is of utmost importance.
The virus that will not go away
You wake up one morning feeling hot and tired. You blame the weather, overdoing it at work, and staying up too late. You somehow get through the day but by evening you are beginning to wilt. By now, you have a full blown fever and feel exhausted.
