The HSE says that more targeted therapeutic services are now being offered to people affected by the Creeslough tragedy. While…
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Health Minister Stephen Donnelly is set to travel to Donegal this Friday for three official openings of new health centres.…
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Letterkenny is Ireland’s fifth worst hospital for overcrowding
by Rachel McLaughlin 2 years agoLetterkenny University Hospital has been branded as the fifth-worst hospital for overcrowding in Ireland in 2022. The hospital has so…
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Questions over hospital staff still waiting for Covid-19 special payments
by Rachel McLaughlin 2 years agoThe Saolta Health Care Group has been called on to clarify how many staff at Letterkenny Unversity Hospital are still…
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Councillor calls for health care changes to meet needs of people
by Staff Writer 2 years agoCalls for changes to be made to meet the health care needs of the people of Donegal have been made…
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‘Cancer patients are praying for their lives, we deserve better in Donegal’
by Rachel McLaughlin 2 years agoA Donegal cancer patient has decided to ‘stand up and scream’ for more services at Letterkenny University Hospital. Roseena Doherty…
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Four extra emergency consultants to be recruited in Letterkenny this winter
by Staff Writer 2 years agoThe Minister for Health has sanctioned the recruitment of four additional Emergency Medicine Consultants for Letterkenny University Hospital this winter.…
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The Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital is under “significant pressure” today with high attendances and long waiting times. There…
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Prof Breda Smyth appointed Ireland’s new Chief Medical Officer
by Rachel McLaughlin 2 years agoProfessor Breda Smyth has been appointed the Chief Medical Officer at the Department of Health. The Mayo native has been…
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Two pop up COVID-19 clinics will be held in Dungloe this week offering both primary and booster vaccinations. The clinics…
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Almost 3,500 patients awaiting ortho consultations at LUH
by Rachel McLaughlin 2 years agoAlmost 3,500 people are waiting for an Orthopaedic consultation at Letterkenny University Hospital, new figures show. A shocking 1,119 of…
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Gardaí called to 21 security incidents at Letterkenny Hospital since January
by Rachel McLaughlin 2 years agoTWENTY-ONE security incidents at Letterkenny University Hospital required a garda presence this year, it has been revealed. “That is 21…
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A new nurse-led wax clinic has been opened in the Outpatients Department at Letterkenny University Hospital. Staff nurse, Bridgene Bonner…
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Older Persons Services project used in Donegal shortlisted for national award
by Rachel McLaughlin 2 years agoAn electronic patient recording system being used in Older Persons Services in Donegal has led to the service being shortlisted…
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Respite extension at Seaview House is welcome news for families
by Rachel McLaughlin 2 years agoFunding has been approved to extend respite services at Seaview House, Mountcharles for one year. This will extend respite care…
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Letterkenny workshop to examine impact of alcohol on women’s health
by Rachel McLaughlin 2 years agoA public discussion will be taking place in Letterkenny this week on alcohol and the lesser known effects it has…
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Families from across Donegal joined a protest outside government buildings today campaigning for a life-changing drug for children with Cystic…
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Two pop up COVID-19 clinics will be held in Donegal Primary Care Centre this week offering both primary and booster vaccination doses.…
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Donegal GP practices begin free contraception scheme for women aged 17-25
by Rachel McLaughlin 2 years agoMedical practices in Donegal are to begin providing free contraception to females aged between 17-25 from today. The Government scheme…
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The local electoral area of Buncrana has Ireland’s lowest rate of Covid-19 booster 1 uptake. The CSO reports that 36%…