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Masterplan for 2045 UHG campus to be completed soon
A Development Control Plan for the use of the University Hospital Galway campus from now until 2045 will be completed by the end of March, the HSE revealed this week at the Regional Health Forum.
The close link between alcohol and cancer
Most people are aware of the cancer risks associated with smoking. We see warnings on tobacco products and packaging, hear regularly about quit smoking campaigns, and are constantly reminded about how bad cigarettes are for our health. However, much less is spoken about the dangers of alcohol and how it is a risk factor for cancer.
Ogbu outlines Labour’s vision for transformative mental health reform
Labour is committed to building a health service that prioritises robust mental health supports and services, says Councillor Helen Ogbu, Labour Party General Election candidate.
Hospital masterplan a gamechanger for healthcare in the west, says Naughton
Fine Gael Election Candidate, Minister Hildegarde Naughton, has welcomed the completion of the masterplan for the University Hospital Galway (UHG) complex on Newcastle Road. Minister Naughton has long advocated for the relocation of elective care away from this site to Merlin Park Hospital and this plan is a vindication of that view.
Department of Health must make funding available for adult ADHD teams in Galway — Connolly
Adults with ADHD are a forgotten and neglected community, especially in Galway, Mayo, and Roscommon, with no Department of Health funded services for those aged over 18 with ADHD.
Galway soccer and rugby clubs to benefit from walking tracks initiative – Naughton
Local TD and Government Chief Whip, Hildegarde Naughton, has revealed that three clubs in Galway are to receive €25,000 each under the Governments Walking Tracks Initiative.
Advice on slush ice drinks for young children
The Food Safety Authority Ireland (FSAI) today provides advice for parents, guardians and caregivers to limit young children’s consumption of slush ice drinks that contain glycerol, due to potential side effects including headaches, nausea and vomiting.
Building a healthier food environment: Safefood launches five-year public health campaign
A new five-year public health campaign to build a healthier food environment and protect children’s health has been launched today by the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Colm Burke, TD. The campaign from Safefood aims to raise awareness of the unhealthy food environment, how this is harmful to children’s health, and why it needs to change.
Rabbitte welcomes new housing data
Planning rules aimed at preventing investors bulk-buying multiple houses have led to more than 1,000 homes being ring-fenced for owner-occupiers across Galway.
Grealish hails ‘breakthrough’ in campaign for minor injury unit for Galway
Galway West TD Noel Grealish has welcomed what he described as ‘a breakthrough’ in his long-running campaign for a minor injury unit to be opened in Galway.
