News
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Feb
12
2021
Covid19 Vaccination Programme
12/02/2021Covid19 Vaccination Programme
The rollout of Covid19 vaccines for all patients over the age of 70, is due to begin the week of 15th February 2021.
The first group to be vaccinated will be age over 85, followed by age 80-84, then 75-79, then 70-74.
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Sep
28
2020
Influenza Vaccinations 2020
28/09/2020'Flu vaccination 2020/21
Flu season is here and we are encouraging everyone to get the vaccine.
Help reduce the potential burden on our hospitals this winter.
Get the 'Flu vaccine.
Drop us an email now to book in. The vaccine supplies are arriving tomorrow.
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Sep
08
2020
Some changes for Winter 20/21
08/09/2020Some changes for Winter 20/21
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and in keeping with public health guidance, we have had to make some changes to our appointment arrangements in Galway Bay Medical Centre with effect from 7th September 2020.
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Apr
28
2020
Covid19 - Testing Criteria Update
28/04/2020A quick update on the changes to Covid19 testing guidelines:
You can now be referred for testing if you are in one or more of the categories for priority testing and meet the testing criteria below.
If you are not in a priority group we cannot refer you for testing at this time........
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Mar
30
2020
What to do for mild Covid19 symptoms
30/03/2020What to do if you have symptoms that don't qualify you for Covid19 testing
As you will know, GPs can only refer patients for Covid19 tests who fit the current criteria for testing - meaning a fever plus either cough or shortness of breath, along with being in one of the at risk groups.
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Mar
30
2020
Can I attend as normal....
30/03/2020Don't feel that you need to stay away from us for Non-Covid19 related visits.
Our doors are locked to protect against spread of Covid-19, but we are still open from 0830 until 1700 and here for you.
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Mar
25
2020
Covid 19 - Update - Changes to testing
25/03/2020If you've heard the news this morning, you will already know that Public Health guidelines around testing for Covid19 have been changed overnight.........
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Mar
23
2020
Covid19 - What we know about testing..
23/03/2020There seems to be a lot of confusion around relating to the Covid19 testing programme, which is understandable when you consider the speed this programme was rolled out and the volume of people to be tested.
As GP's, we know very little of what happens after we refer you for the test except what we hear anecdotally.What we DO know....
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Mar
18
2020
Covid 19 - Update
18/03/2020Daily Update – 18 March 2020Since Monday 16th March, GPs can order a test for Covid-19 by electronic referral following a phone consultation with the patient..........
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Mar
02
2020
Covid-19 Coronavirus
02/03/2020
As we all know by now, we have seen the first cases of Covid-19 (Coronavirus) in Ireland over the past few days.
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Sep
23
2019
'Flu Vaccinations - Winter 2019 - NOW IN STOCK
23/09/2019'Flu Vaccinations - Winter 2019 - NOW IN STOCK
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Sep
11
2019
'Flu Vaccinations - Winter 2019
11/09/2019'Flu Vaccines
We have yet to receive confirmation of the delivery date for the 2019 'Flu vaccines but we hope to have them by end of September.
We will update once we know more...
Thank you
GBMC
- Jan 17 2019
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Dec
18
2018
Christmas Opening Hours 2018/19
18/12/2018Christmas Opening Hours
Wishing all our patients, colleagues and friends a very Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year.
- Sep 21 2018
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May
18
2018
What is a 'screening test' ....
18/05/2018This is a great article by David Robert Grimes in the Irish Times today. Explains in plain English the difference between 'screening tests' and 'diagnostic tests', the limitations of screening for disease, what 'false positive' means and more, in the context of the CervicalCheck scandal....
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Apr
25
2018
Anam Cara Galway
25/04/2018Anam Cara Galway, an organisation that supports bereaved parents, will hold its next monthly Parent Evening on Wednesday 2nd of May from 19:30 to 21:00 in the Clayton Hotel, Old Monivea Road, Ballybrit, Galway.
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Jan
11
2018
Flooding 2018 - Update
11/01/2018Finally, we are back up and running almost as normal.
We have no heating and no carpets but phones are back.
Thanks for your patience, patients.
We do have a bit of a backlog of appointments to get through but we're getting there.
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Jan
07
2018
Surgery closures following flooding - January 2018
07/01/2018Unfortunately the surgery will be providing a very limited service tomorrow. - Dec 18 2017
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Oct
10
2017
Vaccine availability update: Mid - October 2017
10/10/2017Vaccine availability update: Mid - October 2017
- Sep 28 2017
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May
22
2017
RIP Chris Cornell...
22/05/2017You might wonder why are we posting an article about the death of a rock star most people have never heard of?
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Mar
31
2017
Shingles Vaccine
31/03/2017We are please to announce that we can now offer vaccination against Shingles.
For more information and pricing, Click here
Phone reception for an appointment
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Feb
27
2017
Temporary Fax number
27/02/2017Thanks to a technical glitch..... our Fax number has changed to 091 454268....
...and no, this post is not a time traveller from the 80's... GP's still use faxes! :)
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Jan
31
2017
Dr Clare Kambamettu talks CBT
31/01/2017Our wonderful Clinical Psychologist and Director of Lighthouse Psychology.....
- Jan 10 2017
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Oct
12
2016
Floating Doctors - Life Saving rescue
12/10/2016Floating Doctors
Floating Doctors are a non-profit medical relief team who operate from an expedition vessel called The Southern Wind which they use to deliver medical aid and relief to the isolated people who are their patients.
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Oct
07
2016
Chickenpox vaccines back in stock
07/10/2016We have managed to get a limited supply of the chickenpox vaccine. There is still no certainty of supply in to the future so if you were thinking of vaccinating your child, give us a call to reserve your vaccine today. - Sep 05 2016
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Aug
23
2016
Joining the dots in our Health Service
23/08/2016A huge step forward in modernising our Health service has been taken.....Individual Patient Identifiers are up and running.
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Aug
04
2016
No change to the Primary Childhood Immunisation Schedule
04/08/2016Contrary to previous reports, Meningitis B and Rotavirus vaccinations will not be added to the Primary Childhood Immunisation Schedule in October..... -
Jun
13
2016
Meningitis B vaccine unavailable again
13/06/2016Meningitis B vaccine is unavailable to order again...... -
Jun
08
2016
Hepatitis A & typhoid vaccines in short supply
08/06/2016Appointments with our Travel Vaccination clinic are in huge demand.
Along with this, there is a worldwide shortage of Hepatitis A vaccine & Typhoid vaccine with no re-supply date available from our domestic suppliers...... -
May
17
2016
Irish Cancer Society - SunSmart campaign
17/05/2016Did you know that Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Ireland?..... -
May
06
2016
Confirmation that MenB & Rotavirus will be added to the Primary Childhood Immunisation Schedule
06/05/2016We have recieved official confirmation that vaccination against Meningitis B & Rotavirus will be added to the Primary Childhood Immunisation Schedule for all babies born on or after October 1st 2016. -
Mar
21
2016
MenB and Rotavirus to be added to the Childhood Vaccination schedule
21/03/2016With further details to be announced in the coming weeks.....
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Feb
18
2016
The reality of Mental Health Services in Ireland
18/02/2016This is a particularily sad and frustrating story that happens to involve Galway University Hospital but is replicated in one form or another up and down the country. We see the fall-out from it every single day in surgery......
- Jan 12 2016
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Aug
28
2015
Price Drop - Harmony Non-Invasive Pre-Natal testing
28/08/2015Price Reduction - Harmony Pre-Natal testing
We are pleased to announce that following a review of our costs we are able to reduce the price of this cutting edge DNA test by almost 20% to €495 euro..
Full details can be found by clicking here
Give our reception team a call to book your appointment now.
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Jul
16
2015
Galway 2020 - Towards becoming City of Culture
16/07/2015Our friends at Galway2020.ie have made a fantastic video in which the people of this amazing city talk about what they are doing to help Galway be chosen for this most prestigious title...
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Jun
19
2015
Free Care for Under 6 scheme. Update:
19/06/2015Following advice from our union, the NAGP, Galway Bay Medical Centre have agreed to participate in the Free Care for Under 6's........ -
Jun
16
2015
Dangerous Cancer charlatan visits Galway
16/06/2015Great news from Galway this morning. Pressure from concerned locals has seen both The Clayton Hotel and The Connacht Hotel cancelling events featuring Brian Clement..... -
Jun
14
2015
Free GP Care for Under 6's - An Update.
14/06/2015Dear Parents of our Under-6 year old patients,
The HSE website which allows you to register your child or children for Free GP Care is live from Monday 15th June 2015.
You will notice when you try to register that Dr Murphy, Dr Wilson and Dr Quirke do not appear on the list of registered GPs.........
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Jun
02
2015
Clever products for diabetic children
02/06/2015Innovative products for Diabetics
Quippe Medical are a new start-up Australian company..........
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May
18
2015
Dr Sinead Murphy discusses the crisis in General Practice
18/05/2015Dr Sinead Murphy of Galway Bay Medical Centre was interviewed by The Connacht Tribune at the recent ICGP AGM in the Radission Galway.....
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Feb
09
2015
Latest on Free GP care for Under 6's
09/02/2015The first shots have been fired in what looks like being a very devisive dispute between GP's unions and the Department of Health....
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Feb
09
2015
New Rules for Laser Eye Surgery...
09/02/2015Talk to us. Your GP is always available to discuss any form of surgery and your referral options.......
- Dec 16 2014
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Oct
10
2014
Naturopathy and Infertility
10/10/2014A very interesting article from Scott at Science-Based Pharmacy........
- Jun 30 2014
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May
30
2014
Patients promised return of discretionary medical cards in Government climbdown
30/05/2014The Government has insisted its plans to introduce free GP care for all are still on track, despite an embarrassing climbdown yesterday over discretionary medical cards.
Patients who lost discretionary cards over the past year have been promised their early return once legislation promised by the Government to allow for cards to be granted on the basis of designated medical conditions is implemented...........
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May
30
2014
Men's Health Week 2014
30/05/2014Men's Health Week 2014 runs from Monday 9th until Sunday 15th June 2014 and is celebrated in most European countries, as well as in the USA, Australia, New Zealand and a number of other places worldwide. The theme for Men's Health Week 2014 on the island of Ireland is: 'Challenges, Choices and Celebrations'. -
May
22
2014
Bilharzia Alert - May 2014
22/05/2014European Centre for Disease Prevention is advising of 11 cases of uro-genital schistosomiasis in Southern Corsica.....
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May
22
2014
WHO Polio Alert - May 2014
22/05/2014The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued an alert regarding the risk of polio spread internationally....
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May
21
2014
Our Childrens Health Campaign
21/05/2014OUR CHILDRENS HEALTH is a multi faceted, peaceful and dignified national campaign. Our primary aim is to realise an amendment to the Health Act of 1970 that will legally entitle any child diagnosed with a serious illness or congenital condition to a full medical card for the duration of their illness.....
- Mar 07 2014
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Feb
03
2014
Suicide Crisis Assessment Nurse Service
03/02/2014Do you know anyone who you feel may be a suicide risk? Having any thoughts yourself that life is not worth living, and that the escape of suicide may be attractive? This is way more common than you think....... -
Feb
03
2014
DVT risk in contraceptive pill users
03/02/2014It was widely (and somewhat hysterically) reported this morning that the UK drug watchdog, the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has warned that users of some contraceptive pills may be at double the risk of potentially fatal venous thromboembolism (VTE) than other users..........
- Dec 16 2013
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Dec
11
2013
Christmas is here...
11/12/2013Our very first Xmas window is here. What started as a 'Lets just cover some stuff in cotton-wool....' kind of idea very quickly turned into carpentry and spray-painting fences on the footpath outside.. Andy the Elf was very busy with drills and saws for 2 days.
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Nov
22
2013
European Antibiotic Awareness Day
22/11/2013Today is European Antibiotic Awareness Day and while that may seem like an insignificant enough event to devote an entire day to, the truth is more worrying...
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Nov
13
2013
IMO launch GP campaign
13/11/2013The Irish Medical Organisation have launched a national campaign calling on the Government to resource General Practice properly to allow us to care for you and your family safely.....
- Oct 23 2013
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Oct
17
2013
The big boys made him do it....
17/10/2013Fine Gael claim that Minister Reilly was 'screwed over' by labour. No doubt, he'll be able to sympathise with our medical card patients so....
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Oct
17
2013
Progress for NCHDs or more empty promises?
17/10/2013Via TheJournal.ie:
The Irish Medical Organisation recommended yesterday that junior doctors say 'yes' to the Labour Relations Court proposal......
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Oct
17
2013
'Just keep repeating the lie, Brendan'
17/10/2013Via irishexaminer.com today...
'....it was less clear why Stella from Galway had the medical cards for her sons snatched away after years of state help. Referring to Mr Noonan’s lofty claim that all the children of nation should be “cherished equally”....'
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Sep
17
2013
'Flu Vaccine Season
17/09/2013It's that time of year again, 2013 'Flu vaccines will be delivered to us on 24 September.. -
Sep
16
2013
Price Reductions
16/09/2013Here at Galway Bay Medical Centre we pride ourselves on listening to what our patients want...
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Jul
14
2013
Emergency Contraception in Galway
14/07/2013We now offer a reduced price consultation (€30) for those who only require an assessment and prescription for emergency contraception (the 'morning after pill').
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Jul
09
2013
Chickenpox Vaccine Galway
09/07/2013We are happy to offer chickenpox (Varicella) vaccination to children aged 14 months or older.
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May
10
2013
Students' Doctor Galway
10/05/2013We are pleased to announce that we have extended our range of Student Services and introduced a range of new student discounts across our full menu of services. -
Apr
03
2013
Garda Medical Scheme Galway
03/04/2013We are pleased to announce that Galway Bay Medical Centre have recently been accepted as a member of the Garda Siochana Doctor of Choice Scheme in Galway. -
Mar
27
2013
Cervicalcheck Update
27/03/2013CervicalCheck (The National Cervical Screening Programme) provides free smear tests to women aged 25 to 60.
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Feb
15
2013
Chiropody & Podiatry service at Galway Bay Medical Centre
15/02/2013From next Friday 15th February and every Friday thereafter by appointment, Leonie Hegerty O'Brien BSc. Pod Med., Pg. Dip Podiatric Surgery, MSCP(EIRE & UK) will be providing a Chiropody & Podiatry service here at Galway Bay Medical Centre. -
Feb
05
2013
Consultant Paediatrician & Neonatologist Galway
05/02/2013Dr Ethel Ryan (MB, DCH, FJFICMI, FRACP, FRCPI, MSc) is a Consultant Paediatrician and Neonatologist with over 12 years experience, currently working in UHG. -
Jan
20
2013
Longer opening hours
20/01/2013We are happy to announce that we now offer lunchtime doctor appointments on Mondays and Thursdays. We are also open late on Thursdays until 6.30pm. In addition we have extended our nurse appointments - now available Tuesday afternoons, Wednesday afternoons, Thursday mornings and Friday mornings.