New findings from INTERSTROKE global research studies co-led by University of Galway, in collaboration with McMaster University : Frequent drinking of fizzy drinks or fruit juice and high coffee consumption linked to increased risk of stroke ow.ly/68eB50TyHFB @HSElive University of Galway CMNHS

To mark 'International Older Persons Day' today staff in UHG and representative’s from older persons services were raising awareness to portray all the wonderful and significant services available to older people.

In this Viewpoint, now out in JAMA Cardiology, John William McEvoy Kazem Rahimi and I argue that risk thresholds to allocated CV prevention therapies should not be stratified by age. Link: jamanetwork.com/journals/jamac… Thread/

Missed the recent 2024 ESC guidelines on elevated BP and Hypertension? Not to worry - now available at European Society of Cardiology Journals, John William McEvoy The Touyz Lab and I summarize the ‘ten commandments’ of the new guideline. European Society of Cardiology European Society of Cardiology News academic.oup.com/eurheartj/arti…

More investment in #homecare is welcome but this will not address the deep rooted structural issues of access, equality + the crisis in our homecare workforce. This must be accompanied by fundamental reform of pay, working conditions and the value placed on this important work.

Fantastic news Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | University of Galway on the new graduate entry medicine and pharmacy programs. These graduates will have a real impact on sustainable healthcare delivery and patient care here in the West/North West region and beyond! @HSEWestNorthWes Dr Colm Henry, CCO HSE Ireland REO HSE West North West University of Galway CMNHS

Funding secured for new #Doctor & #Pharmacist courses at the Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | University of Galway announced by Minister Patrick O'Donovan. This initiative includes a #graduate entry medicine course focused on rural healthcare & the establishment of the 1st School of Pharmacy in the West. #deliveringforthewest

Today Minister Patrick O'Donovan and Department of Further and Higher Education announced the launch of our two new degree programmes—Pharmacy and Graduate Entry Medicine. Pictured (L-R) Professor Laurence Egan, Dr. Martina Ní Chúlain, Interim President of University of Galway Professor Peter McHugh , Minister

Our 2025 Postgraduate Prospectus is now available. 👉 Browse it online or request to have a copy posted to you. We offer full-time & part-time postgraduate programmes, including taught & research masters, as well as doctoral research options. ow.ly/bapT50TMGBS

Super to see Dr. Martha Gulati ♥️🫀❤️‍🩹🇨🇦 at National Prevention Conference NIPC, brilliant talk on CCS with emphasis women and CVD, she is also an excellent dinner companion! 💃

Prof. Deb Lowe talking with inspiring personal insights about leadership & 'how to find your inner Ikagai' at a packed British and Irish Association of Stroke Physicians Trainees meeting at our fabulous Dublin Castle British & Irish Association of Stroke Physicians #BIASPTrainees2025 Royal College of Physicians of Ireland HSE Ireland

1 in 4 women dies from heart disease and stroke, yet it’s under-researched and under-treated. This International Women’s Day, let's #AccelerateAction to empower women with heart health knowledge because #HerHeartMatters.💖 irishheart.ie/campaigns/her-… #IWD2025

Delighted to welcome Prof Robert Scully to Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | University of Galway where he will lead the new Graduate entry medical program University of Galway CMNHS He brings a wealth of experience in rural GP practice and in leadership of the ScotGem program to Galway. Exciting times ahead! facebook.com/share/17nFhN4E…

Great to see the Scottish Government is putting frailty teams in every A&E department to direct patients to the most appropriate service to reduce wait times in A&E by this summer - gov.scot/news/strengthe…

The latest issue of ACNR is out now. Explore expert insights and clinical updates in neurology and rehabilitation. Whether you're in clinical practice, research, or training, this issue is packed with content to support your work. Download your copy now: acnr.co.uk/our-journal/

Welcome Robert Scully. This apointment is so timely with regard to workforce deficits and sustaining rural communities. Looking forward to working with you, our college, our clinical colleagues and our HSE partners on establishing this program HSEWestNorthWest University of Galway CMNHS

University Hospital Galway’s (UHG) Emergency Department has announced the commencement of a pioneering study aimed at enhancing the efficiency and quality of GP discharge letters through artificial intelligence. Read more here bit.ly/4iiGytC

Ní féidir linn gach cineál néaltraithe a chosc, ach tá méadú ag teacht ar an bhfianaise gur féidir sláinte na hinchinne a chothú ach saol sláintiúil a chaitheamh. Tuilleadh eolais: bit.ly/4i16UQA

Wonderful to see the phenomenal work done by colleagues working to improve dementia services and dementia education throughout the region. Great learning today and wonderful to have the support of RHA and National Dementia Program HSEWestNorthWest Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | University of Galway National Dementia Services

Agree- small investment now and key stakeholders working together to develop GEM Ollscoil na Gaillimhe | University of Galway will really help future workforce retention particularly in rural areas to build sustainable rural communities HSEWestNorthWest Deputy John Connolly Dept Rural & Community Development & the Gaeltacht Dara Calleary #OurRuralFuture