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Minister turns sod on new Waterford Surgical Hub

“The Waterford Surgical Hub will provide much needed capacity to the patients of Waterford and the South East,” according to Ben O’Sullivan, General Manager, University Hospital Waterford (UHW), speaking as Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill turned the sod on the new development in recent weeks.

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New community of friends formed at new Tuam day services

“I have made lots of new friends and I really enjoy crafts, exercise and the company. I am new to the Day Centre, and before this, I might not have seen anybody for days. So it’s a great outing,” according to Mary Mahon, an attendee at the new Day Care Services at the Joe & Helen O’Toole Community Nursing Unit, Tuam, Co Galway.

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New Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital cataract unit to reduce waiting times

“This theatre will help us to meet rising demand while ensuring our patients continue to receive the highest standards of surgical excellence,” according to Mr Donal Brosnahan, Head Consultant Ophthalmologist, Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, Dublin, speaking in recent weeks as the new Dr Kathleen Lynn Cataract Unit was officially opened by Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill.

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Galway team honoured for virtual COPD care initiative

“This pathway has been transformative in how we care for patients with COPD – it allows us to detect deterioration earlier, provide timely interventions, and support patients to recover safely in their own homes,” according to Professor Sinead Walsh, Consultant Respiratory Physician, University Hospital Galway and Respiratory Lead for the Galway City Integrated Care Hub, speaking as the Respiratory Integrated Care Team, Galway City Integrated Care Hub, and the HIVE Laboratory at the University of Galway were honoured at the recent Irish Healthcare Centre Awards.

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Tallaght University Hospital celebrates Staff Hero Awards

“These exceptional individuals were nominated by their colleagues for showing outstanding dedication and truly embodying our core vision of 'People Caring for People to Live Better Lives,” according to John Kelly, Tallaght University Hospital (TUH) Interim CEO, speaking as he announced the winners of the hospital’s Annual Heroes Awards 2025. “I want to commend each of them sincerely for the very significant impact they have had on our hospital, our patients, and their colleagues."

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Ollie the therapy dog brings joy at University Hospital Galway

“His little presence has made such a huge difference to the children, cheering them up and assisting in calming those who are anxious about being in hospital - he’s an amazing dog,” according to Tracey Torpey, Clinical Skills Facilitator, Paediatric Unit, University Hospital Galway (UHG) explaining the impact their therapy dog has had.

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