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University of Galway unveils new 5km health and wellbeing river route
University of Galway has unveiled a new 5km river route which aims to enhance physical and mental wellbeing for students, staff and the wider community.
Plans for 200-bed Merlin Park facility shelved
The Department of Health has downgraded plans for a new, fully resourced, 200-bed elective hospital building at Merlin Park.
State data leaves no credible case for downgrading Portiuncula maternity services
Independent Councillor Dr Evelyn Parsons has said that the State’s own maternity data leaves no credible, evidence-based case for the proposed downgrading of maternity services at Portiuncula University Hospital (PUH), and that national scrutiny is now unavoidable.
Planning to be lodged within months for new Galway Hospice in Ballybane
Minister Hildegarde Naughton has confirmed with the HSE that planning should be lodged for the new Galway Hospice next year. This comes after engagement between Minister Naughton and the CEO of the HSE, Bernard Gloster. The new building will be based in the Brothers of Charity facility in Ballybane.
Virtual healthcare initiative brings cardiac care home for patients with atrial fibrillation
An innovative virtual healthcare initiative which was pioneered through the collaboration of staff at University Hospital Galway and local HSE Integrated Care Hubs means patients diagnosed with atrial fibrillation can now access advanced cardiac care from the comfort of their own homes. Atrial fibrillation is a common but potentially serious heart rhythm disorder that affects 1 in 3 adults over their lifetime.
Cancer centre for children on Lough Corrib
Construction will begin soon on a new €20 million short-stay, west of Ireland facility for children with cancer.
National review of Down syndrome regression must happen, says Roche
Action must be taken to support people with Down syndrome who are experiencing regression, a Galway East Fine Gael TD has said.
Coffey spills the beans
Lieutenant Colonel Máirtín Coffey is only one month into his new role as Barracks Commander of Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa, in Renmore, but he is no stranger to Galway city. He wants to improve the relationship between the military, and the wider city its members and families live in.
507 abortions in Galway last year — a ‘truly shocking’ stat says Pro Life spokesperson
The revelation that almost ten abortions a week were carried out in Galway last year has been described as ‘truly shocking’ by a well known Pro Life campaigner.
Disability team needs specialist staff, says Connolly
This is the message from Galway West TD, John Connolly, who raised the issue in the Dáil and in correspondence with the HSE.
