Galway University Hospital Acute Stroke Unit

[Galway University Hospital Acute Stroke Unit @GalStrokeUnit]

International Nurses Day - thank you to all the amazing nurses on the unit.

[HSEWestNorthWest @HSE_West_NWest]

Today on International Nurses Day, we celebrate and thank all nursing staff across HSE West and North West for their compassion, professionalism and unwavering dedication to patient care every day.
Thank you for all that you do. 💙
#InternationalNursesDay

[Prof. Ronan Collins @ronancollins7]

The importance of blood pressure for healthy hearts and brains and healthier ageing .
Prevention a key part of all national stroke, dementia , cardiovascular, kidney and eyesight strategies https://t.co/Xe4CFfvdpj

[ACNR - A journal of neurology & rehabilitation @ACNRjournal]

Managing oral & respiratory secretions after severe acquired brain injury requires a multidisciplinary approach. Read the new ACNR article by Bradley et al. on assessment, rehab & pharmacological treatments like botulinum toxin. https://t.co/rYyEJFy4wl
#ABI #NeuroRehab

[HSEWestNorthWest @HSE_West_NWest]

From stroke recovery to self-expression 🎨

Brendan McHugh’s exhibition Brush Strokes is now open at UHG, featuring artworks created during his time as a patient. A powerful reminder of how creativity can support healing.
On display until 11 June. #StrokeRecovery #ArtInHealthcare

[Galway University Hospital Acute Stroke Unit @GalStrokeUnit]

“Brush Strokes”, a new exhibition by self taught artist Brendan McHugh (LBionic). The exhibition features artworks made while Brendan was a patient in St. Anne’s, University Hospital Galway and Unit 4, Merlin Park University Hospital following a stroke.

[National Rehabilitation Hospital Ireland @NRH_Ireland]

This NRH Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness Study Day aims to share knowledge, skills and best practice guidelines with clinicians caring for patients with PDoC - with a focus also on how best to support the families and friends of patients with PDoC. https://t.co/THGYaxLPO6

[World Stroke Academy @WorldStrokeEd]

#MondayTip
Young Stroke: an update
☝️Stroke isn’t just an older-person disease
📈Ischemic stroke in 18–49y is⬆️,often driven by non-traditional risks
🔤Think ABC diagnostics
🎯Tailor 2ry prevention
🛑Don’t ignore long-term cognitive & psychosocial burden🧠
https://t.co/f98oOdvXL0

[Galway University Hospital Acute Stroke Unit @GalStrokeUnit]

Some examples of the art work completed by patients involved with @mendingHearts on the stroke unit. This initiative promotes healing through art

[Galway University Hospital Acute Stroke Unit @GalStrokeUnit]

Many thanks to @ConamaraLair who donated adult colouring books for patients on the stroke unit

[HSEWestNorthWest @HSE_West_NWest]

Saolta Arts proudly hosted the Annual Staff Art Exhibition on the Arts Corridor at University Hospital Galway today.

It's wonderful to celebrate the creativity and talent of our staff and to see so many people engaging with art in healthcare✨

#ArtsInHealth #UHG

[DocXus @docxusofficial]

Stroke Localization Made Simple 🧠

[National Rehabilitation Hospital Ireland @NRH_Ireland]

Minister for Health, Dr Jennifer Carroll MacNeill opened Friday's National Conference - 'Specialist Rehabilitation Services for Ireland, where healthcare leaders, clinicians, policy makers and researchers came together to discuss growing rehabilitation service demands in Ireland

[World Stroke Academy @WorldStrokeEd]

🔜Webinar on #StrokeSpasticity Management, Dec 11th, 3pm (CET)

👩‍💻Topics include global impact, optimizing #botulinumtoxin therapy & exploring #telerehabilitation to enhance recovery & patient outcomes

🖇️𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑: https://t.co/m3CCEvemLK

#StrokeEducation @Bayer

[Croí Heart & Stroke @CroiHeartStroke]

🎙️Croí Connects Podcast Episode - Uncovering the Silent Risks Shaping Your Heart Health❤️

To listen to this episode, please visit https://t.co/xGPo7jImiI

This podcast is supported by @Novartis.

[Sinéad Coleman @SineadAColeman]

Congrats @kirrabrean on the launch of the 2022/2023 ESD annual report. Wonderful work being done by all of the ESD teams nationally. Such an amazing service for stroke patients.

[Claire Prendergast @ClairePrenderg6]

Natonal HSCP lead for stroke, @kirrabrean talking about the impact of increased ESD teams nationally on bed days and cost savings @SineadAColeman @FionaConnaught3 @ronancollins7 @WeHSCPs

[Claire Prendergast @ClairePrenderg6]

This was a brilliant illustration of how a specialist stroke ESD team is making very real impact on patient recovery.

[Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Research Group @ProsperRehab]

🎄❄️☃️ @ProsperRehab is hosting a complimentary, Virtual Epworth Physiotherapy Christmas Lecture showcasing clinical research from our physiotherapy team. All are welcome to attend.

🗓️ Monday 01 December, 18:00pm (Melbourne, Aust time 🇦🇺)
💻 Email us (below) to receive the zoom