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Nurses threaten UHG strike
Nurses are planning strike action at University Hospital Galway because of unsafe working conditions at its Emergency Department.
Winter vaccines for flu and Covid now available
The HSE’s winter vaccination programme has begun, with both flu and Covid-19 vaccines available in many pharmacies and GP surgeries.
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.
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.
HSE West, Winter Vaccination Programme starts this week
The HSE Winter vaccination programme is underway in the West and North West this week with the roll out of the free flu and COVID-19 vaccines to recommended groups.
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.
Economic impact of long Covid could be similar to 2008 global financial crisis, says Naughten
New research into long Covid reveals that the economic losses are on par with the 2008 global financial crisis, according to Roscommon/Galway TD Denis Naughten.
HSE warns of increase in flu and COVID in coming weeks
The HSE is seeing an increase in people with respiratory illnesses attending emergency departments - 538 people with flu and 282 with COVID attended its EDs this week, an increase from 312 (flu) and 144 (COVID) the previous week. While our system is responding well, this increasing pressure requires all to play their part in using the right options for care.
Midland hospitals urging you to protect yourself from Covid-19 and flu this winter
The Department of Public Health, HSE Dublin & Midlands and Midlands Hospital at Tullamore and Portlaoise Hospitals have come together to support healthcare workers to protect themselves and the public from Covid-19 and influenza this winter.
