Diagnostic facilities at the Tuam Primary Care Centre are progressing with GP direct access Ultrasound re-commencing this week, the HSE has confirmed.
The full diagnostic suite, which will be located at the Tuam Primary Care Centre, is being developed in conjunction with Portiuncula Hospital, the Saolta Group, and HSE estates. The design for the X-ray diagnostics suite is expected to be completed shortly, after which it can proceed to tender. Construction is expected to be carried out in summer of 2022.
Independent Galway East TD, Seán Canney has welcomed the news, but said he is still concerned by the lack of progress on diagnostic services are “essential in delivery of community health care of the region, Funding is in place and the HSE need to fast track this project”.
He said he will continue to work on this matter to ensure delivery “at the earliest possible time”.
