UHG's Busiest Year Ever: Overcrowding & Surgeries Hit
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University Hospital Galways emergency department saw a record-breaking 86,381 visitors in 2025, a 14% increase from 2023. The surge in older patients, particularly those over 75, led to constant overcrowding and bed shortages, impacting routine surgeries and doubling waiting lists. Despite efforts to outsource to private facilities and add weekend slots, the hospital remains under heavy demand, highlighting the ongoing strain on west region care.
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