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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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New patient identification initiative launched at Tallaght Hospital
Tallaght University Hospital (TUH) have launched an innovative animated short film to help with patient care. Called ‘Expect to be Checked’ the production is the outcome of what they consider to be the first Positive Patient IDentification (PPID) committee nationally.
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Patients to benefit from cardiac rehabilitation in West and North West
“As someone who has directly benefited from cardiac rehabilitation, I know how vital these services are. Expanding and improving access means more patients will get the support they need to recover and stay well,” according to Denis Goggin, welcomed the recently announced expansion of Cardiac Rehabilitation Services in the HSE West and North West.
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New Tallaght hospital research supports men who have had testicular cancer
“This new research paper provides a practical solution to issues faced by men who have been treated for testicular cancer,” according to Ray McDermott, Clinical Professor of Medical Oncology at Tallaght University Hospital (TUH) and Clinical Lead at Cancer Trials Ireland.
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Galway brothers undergo same life-saving heart procedure
University Hospital Galway (UHG) achieved a significant milestone in cardiac care in recent months by becoming the first hospital in Ireland and the UK to implant the Avalus Ultra biological aortic valve, a major advancement in the field of valvular heart surgery.