News - Saolta
Pregnant women at 'high risk' at Portiuncula to have care transferred to Galway University Hospital
According to Saolta, an implementation team with key stakeholders is now being set up to further progress the recommendations and any changes required over the coming months.
Jul 9, 2025 14:13
'Totally inadequate' interim solutions proposed for lack of parking at RUH
Councillor Gareth Scahill raised the issue with the HSE West Regional Health Forum.
Dec 16, 2024 13:12
Efforts continue to dispose of lands at St Brigid's hospital in Ballinasloe
Last year HSE Estates appointed an external advisor to support the disposal of surplus lands and buildings on the site.
Jul 28, 2024 14:38
Over 400 patients left in local hospital beds after treatment last year
In many cases the delay in physical discharge was the result of a lack of step down beds or care facility openings.
Mar 12, 2024 17:22
Local hospitals urge caution ahead of bank holiday weekend
Saolta has released a statement to remind the public to stay safe this weekend.
Aug 5, 2023 12:21
Local Deputy says patients in west face long wait lists for treatment
The issue was raised in the Dail this evening.
May 11, 2023 17:37
Over 300 million in compensation paid out to patients by Saolta
Last year, the group paid out around 76 million in damages.
Apr 12, 2023 13:27
Over 18 thousand people in Shannonside region on hospital waiting list for more than a year and a half
The report breaks down the number of people waiting for CT, MRI, Ultrasound, and VUS scans across various hospital groups in quarter 2 of this year
Oct 24, 2022 13:23
Rise in hospital claims caused by government inaction explains Sligo solicitor
Roger Murray, of Callan Tansey, says the government failed to accept a 2010 recommendation on periodic payments.
Sep 26, 2022 13:48
New high level appointment for Roscommon Minor Injury Unit
Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioners are the highest level of clinical experts in the nursing profession.
Sep 26, 2022 11:42
Local hospitals highlighted in organ retention investigation
In some cases organs from autopsies carried out on children were kept for several years before being disposed of.
Jul 13, 2022 13:25
Over 75,000 people attend Roscommon injury unit since 2011
The figures were released this week.
Jul 6, 2022 11:43
275 children waiting for therapies in Roscommon/East Galway
Many of the children are on the waiting lists for almost a year
Jul 1, 2022 07:44
Visiting restrictions eased at Sligo hospital
Up to 2 people can attend during the visit.
May 16, 2022 14:26Shannonside Newsletter
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