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A virtual pathway for patients with AFib is transforming cardiac care - minimizing hospital visits while ensuring continuous specialist oversight at home. ➡️Follow Paula's journey through this pathway and hear how remote monitoring empowered her to recover with confidence.

To celebrate #WorldContinenceWeek the HSE Integrated Specialised Continence Care Galway team will be in the Galway Shopping Centre (outside Tesco) on Tues 24th June from 10am-12noon. Come along, speak with the team. Nobody should have to deal with incontinence alone. @HSELive

Donegal CDNT in Dungloe have been busy making some AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) supports in both English and Irish ahead of the big game on Sunday so everyone can join in the fun.

A new virtual healthcare initiative is transforming cardiac care - patients can now access advanced treatment and real-time monitoring, all from the comfort of home. For more: bit.ly/46kWh9b #AFib #Cardiology #DigitalHealth

Best of luck to the Irish Cancer Society on their Relay for Life event in Sligo on September 13th and 14th. Participation details are below.

There was fun indoors and outdoors on Sunday June 22nd at St John’s Community Hospital Sligo, as the second Wise Roots Age Friendly Festival took place. Read the full story here- bit.ly/3GwTAXF

As the hot weather continues, it’s important to watch out for signs of heatstroke. Those most at risk are: ✅ Over 65s ✅ Infants ✅ People with underlying health conditions ✅ People with dementia Check in on elderly neighbours and relatives and keep children safe in the…

Galway University Hospitals and the Academic Office would like to extend a heartfelt thank you and best wishes to all the #NCHDs finishing up with us today. We wish you every success in the next chapter of your journey.

Dog therapy volunteers Alfie and George are offering comfort and support to patients at North West Hospice in Sligo. Read their story here bit.ly/4kqA6l7

Congratulations to Donegal Mental Health Services on becoming the first Mental Health Service in Ireland offering a dedicated suicide crisis nurse service for teenagers within Primary Care following referral from General Practitioners (GPs).

Great turnout this morning at the Galway Virtual Hospital Digital Health Meeting! Inspiring to see such strong collaboration across teams, all working together to drive digital transformation in healthcare. Delighted to have Dr Colm Henry @CcoHse & Richard Greene in attendance.

LUH celebrates excellence in clinical mentorship at preceptorship awards. Hospital and community based preceptors support the education of undergraduate nursing dtudents from ATU during their clinical placements . @HSELive

Celebrating excellence at the 10th Annual Research & Academic Awards Day at Galway University Hospital! Over 100 posters, 26 presentations & new honours like the Florence Nightingale Medal marked a day of innovation, collaboration & clinical impact. 🏅

Congratulations to HSE Mental Health Services Ascain Training and Support Services (Letterkenny, Carndonagh and Dungloe) on winning an international Gold Forum Award for their Tobacco Free Campus work.@HSELive

The HSE West and North West Cancer Network, in partnership with the University of Galway, has taken a significant step forward in advancing cancer services across the region by achieving formal accreditation from the Organisation of European Cancer Institutes (OECI). @HSELive

The Bariatric Service operating in GUH is only of one of two specialist services in the country providing specialist multi-disciplinary care for people living with obesity. Patients are referred to the service by their GP from counties all across the western seaboard @HSELive

The Joe & Helen O'Toole, Community Nursing Unit in Tuam has opened its doors for the first time to Day Care Services operating 4days a week. Referrals can be made through your local Public Health Nurse & GP. Full story bit.ly/4jYaM5R @HSELive

The law on organ donation in Ireland has changed. If you’re aged 18 or over, you’ll be considered a potential organ donor, unless you opt out or are part of an excluded group. If you do not wish to become a donor, you can choose to opt out by adding your name to the opt-out…

As anticipation builds for one of Ireland’s most popular motorsport events, reps from DCC, An Garda Siochana, #Donegal Motor Club & local agencies have come together to launch the “Keep the Race in its Place” road safety message Read more: ow.ly/hSl950W9Vu6 #YourCouncil