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GALWAY HOSPITAL APOLOGISES FOR CANCER MISDIAGNOSIS
Date Published: 06-Aug-2007
A Galway hospital has apologised to a woman with breast cancer after two sets of test results incorrectly gave her the all-clear.
Reports this morning say the woman – who lives in the midwest area – had her treatment delayed by eighteen months as a result of the mistake, which occurred in pathology services at University College Hospital in Galway.
UCHG says that contact was made with the woman, her family and her clinician and an unreserved apology has been issued.
An independent review is to carried out into the incident by the Health Information and Quality Authority.
The H-S-E says it’s also conducting an internal check of test results issued by the lab during the periods concerned.
UCHG has set up a telephone hotline for members of the public who may be concerned about their own test results.
THe number is 1800 252 016 and is in operation from 9am to 5pm daily.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
Galway has a population of young people which is more than twice the national average.
According to information gathered by the Central Statistics Office, Galway’s population of 20 to 24 year olds is more than twice the national average.
The number of 25-34 year olds in Galway is also more than the norm nationally, with the two main colleges thought to be the main reason.
However immigration in Galway is much higher than in other areas at 19.4 percent, compared to the national average of 12 percent.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A city councillor is encouraging people to donate goods directly to charity shops.
It follows allegations of thefts from clothes banks in Galway and across the country in recent months.
However, cameras are in place at some clothes banks and surveillance is carried out by local authorities.
Speaking on Galway Talks, Councillor Neil McNeilis said the problem of theft from clothes banks is widespread.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A park ‘n’ ride scheme from Carnmore into Galway city could become a permanent service if there is public demand.
That’s according to the Chief Executive of Galway Chamber of Commerce, Michael Coyle.
The pilot scheme will begin at 7.20 next Monday morning, May 13th.
Motorists will be able to park cars at the airport carpark in Carnmore and avail of a bus transfer to Forster Street in the city.
Buses will depart every 20 minutes at peak times and every 30 minutes at offpeak times throughout the day, at a cost of 2 euro per journey.
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