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Podcast answers questions about intestinal illnesses
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, is a condition that involves chronic inflammation of the intestines. It is estimated that IBD impacts 40,000 people in Ireland, affecting all genders equally.1 It can be diagnosed at any age, with peak incidences between ages 15-35 and 50-70.
Recruitment crisis in cancer services staff resulting in lifesaving machines lying idle
SIPTU representatives have highlighted that a lack of recruitment by the HSE of radiation therapists has resulted in lifesaving machines for treating cancer patients being left idle in hospitals in Dublin, Cork and Galway.
2023 is ‘worst year on record’ for hospital overcrowding
More than 8,914 patients of University Hospital Galway (UHG) and 121,000 patients nationally were without a bed in 2023, making it the worst year for hospital overcrowding on record according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives organisation (INMO).
Filipino style sees Best Dressed Lady title go to cardio-thoracic theatre nurse
The stylish winner of the ‘Best Dressed Lady’ on Ladies Day of the Galway Races was today announced as Maritess McCarthy from Douglas in Cork, who works as a Cardio-Thoracic Theatre Nurse in Cork University Hospital. Noted for her exquisite style Maritess has walked away with a cash bonanza of €10,000.
Urgent steps needed at UHG to avoid post-Easter trolley surge, says INMO
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) last evening urged the HSE to take immediate action to avoid a post-Easter trolley surge.
Government action needed as five thousand people leave local EDs without being assessed
A total of 5,327 people walked out of emergency departments in Galway's public hospitals last year without being assessed.
All for the tip of a finger….
On a wet and windy night off the coast of Mayo, the big Search and Rescue 116, Sikorsky S92 helicopter, was preparing to land at Blacksod lighthouse to refuel. It was Monday evening March 13 2017.
Long waiting lists in emergency department due to bed pressure
Patients attending the emergency department (ED) of University Hospital Galway are facing long waiting times to be admitted to wards for treatment due to the ongoing pressure on bed availability.
Long waiting lists in ED due to bed pressure
Patients attending the emergency department (ED) of University Hospital Galway are facing long waiting times to be admitted to wards for treatment due to the ongoing pressure on bed availability.
Support survivor Robbie’s walk from Galway to Cork
Robert O’Leary is a Kinsale native, who after 30 years of service in Eli Lilly was looking forward to his retirement and further pursuing his love of GAA and walking.
