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Crowe seeks Government guarantee on UCHG model four development
Councillor MJ Crowe wrote to all the Fianna Fáil public representatives on the western seaboard and other parts of the country this past weekend to seek their support to put pressure on the Government to ensure that the planned upgrade of University Hospital Galway to a ‘Model Four’ hospital is included in the revised National Development Plan.
20th Annual Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim set for Saturday
This Saturday, July 19, more than 150 swimmers will take to the waters of Galway Bay to complete the 13km crossing in the 20th Annual Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim — all in aid of Cancer Care West.
UHG misses treatment target for prostate cancer patients by 93 per cent
Cancer patients in Galway are facing dangerous delays in diagnosis and treatment, contributing to avoidable deaths, the Irish Cancer Society has warned.
Talking to children about the death of a loved one
"Why did Mammy die?" or "Can Granny still see us?". These may be some of the questions that children ask after a loved one has passed away.
Helping children cope with grief
Imagine you are six-years-old. You live in a happy home with your parents and younger sister. The days pass in a blur of fun, laughter, and childish playfulness.
Irish psychologist receives international award
Cancer Care West would like to congratulate psychologist Dr Helen Greally who received the 2024 Noemi Fisman Award for Lifetime Clinical Excellence at the 25th World Congress of the International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS) in Maastricht. Dr. Greally is currently the Director of Psychology and Support Services at the Galway based charity where she has worked since 2007.
University of Galway Cancer Network receives gold standard for cancer care
The University of Galway Cancer Network, in partnership in the HSE West and North West has been accredited by the Organisation of European Cancer Institutes (OECI), making it the 20th such network to achieve cancer centre accreditation across Europe.
City's top jazz musicians to launch Martin Murray Foundation
This year saw the sad passing of a wonderfully talented musician from Galway, Martin Murray. Martin started his career as a young lad here in Galway in the Patrician Boys Band & the Galway Youth Orchestra before joining St Patricks Brass Band and also playing with a number of local jazz bands around town including The Moonlight Jazz Band and Black Magic Big Band.
