Galway Bay FM News Archives
PLANS TO INCREASE CAPACITY AT UHG WEIGHT LOSS CLINIC
Date Published: 03-Nov-2011
The HSE West is making moves to increase the capacity of its weight loss clinic at University Hospital Galway to deal with increased patient numbers.
The clinic, which is the only one in the HSE West region, currently deals with around 20 new patients and 80 repeat patients every month.
However, with an estimated 1 to 2 percent of the adult population in the region clinically obese, 10 thousand adults could be referred to the clinic.
A person with a body mass index, which is a calculation based on height relative to weight, of over 30 is defined as ‘clinically obese’.
Consultant endocrinologist at UHG, Dr.Francis Finucane, says their department is working to meet the needs of the population.
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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