Search Results for 'Health'

Galway Hospice’s Christmas cards and gifts are now available to purchase in shops across Galway and online, with all proceeds helping to support specialist palliative care for patients and families throughout the local community.

When Gardaí responded to an apparently abandoned car at Addergoole, Headford Road, they found a man so deeply asleep in the vehicle that they called for an ambulance to assist.

A special evening of football, friendship and community spirit will take place at Mervue United on Friday, December 4, when former players, club members, friends and current coaches come together for a charity match in aid of Inis Aoibhinn, the residential lodge operated by Cancer Care West on the grounds of University Hospital Galway.

World Diabetes Day is on November 14. For people with diabetes, long-term health can often be protected by managing common complications.

Neck and shoulder pain are common complaints. Some people experience only neck pain, or only shoulder pain, while others experience pain in both areas. Other associated symptoms can be headaches, numbness, tingling, poor sleep patterns, or more severe symptoms such as anxiety or depression. Symptoms vary from person to person. While some lead relatively normal lives, others are unable to work and are limited in their capabilities, which can particularly disrupt their quality of life.

Living with diabetes means keeping a close eye on your feet. A small cut or blister can quickly turn into a wound that is difficult to treat and can have serious health consequences.

Neck and shoulder pain are common complaints. Some people experience only neck pain, or only shoulder pain, while others experience pain in both areas. Other associated symptoms can be headaches, numbness, tingling, poor sleep patterns, or more severe symptoms such as anxiety or depression. Symptoms vary from person to person. While some lead relatively normal lives, others are unable to work and are limited in their capabilities, which can particularly disrupt their quality of life.

Completing breast cancer treatment is a huge milestone — a moment to celebrate moving forward. But sometimes, months or even years later, side effects from radiotherapy can appear. These may include skin changes, pain, swelling, or wounds that are slow to heal. They can be frustrating and worrying, especially when you’ve already come through so much.

Quantum Polyclinic has reached a significant milestone in its development, securing approved provider status with Vhi Healthcare, Level Health and Garda Medical Aid - an important endorsement of the clinic as it continues to expand access to high-quality diagnostic care in Galway and the wider Western region.

The Emergency Department at University Hospital Galway continues to be extremely busy today (Monday) with high numbers of people attending the department who need to be admitted to hospital for ongoing treatment.