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It’s mid January and by now, after the excesses of Christmas, your thoughts may be turning to a healthier lifestyle. If you were one of the unlucky people to be struck down with the flu and are still wiping your fevered brow and coughing and spluttering or are slowing regaining your energy, then good health may well be a priority for you for the new year.

University Hospital Galway has been under significant pressure this week with high attendances in the ED, the hospital treating multiple patients with flu, and managing a Norovirus outbreak.

Visiting restrictions have been put in place at University Hospital Galway today (Tuesday ) in response to increased pressure on several wards, including the hospital's Emergency Department.

The Emergency Department at University Hospital Galway is extremely busy today with high numbers of people attending the department who need to be admitted to hospital for ongoing treatment. The increase in patients awaiting admission has also seen a number of elective procedures postponed.

Nurses are planning strike action at University Hospital Galway because of unsafe working conditions at its Emergency Department.

The Emergency Department at University Hospital Galway (UHG) has had an extremely busy week.

Winter brings cosy nights, festive celebrations, and, unfortunately, the usual wave of colds and flu.

University Hospital Galway is advising of long wait times in the Emergency Department (ED) ahead of the bank holiday weekend.

The HSE’s winter vaccination programme has begun, with both flu and Covid-19 vaccines available in many pharmacies and GP surgeries.

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