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Minister defends UHG over tuberculosis cases
Health Minister Simon Harris has said he is satisfied that correct protocol was followed following the outbreak of tuberculosis at University Hospital Galway.
He was...
Galway hospitals are ‘fully covered’ for Christmas
The head of hospitals in the region has assured the public there will be full cover in place over the Christmas festive period despite...
UHG Family Room provides precious respite for relatives
The mother of a young Galway man currently undergoing treatment for cancer has spoken of how the newly opened Family Room at UHG had...
Nurse jailed for syringe assault on colleague
A psychiatric nurse has been sentenced to twelve months in prison for assaulting another nurse with a syringe filled with sedating, anti-psychotic medication.
Kofi Kankam...
Plans for new Emergency Dept to be lodged by end of...
The planning application for a long-awaited new Emergency Department at UHG is to be lodged by the end of the year.
Progress on the design...
Top doc slams hospital facilities as ‘Third World’
President of the National Association of General Practitioners has labelled facilities at University Hospital Galway (UHG) “Third World” and said if it’s not prioritised,...