A new report has found the Department of Psychiatry at Letterkenny University Hospital fell short of compliance standards last year.…
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Monthly consultant visit ‘not good enough’ for Donegal diabetic patients
by Rachel McLaughlin 8 months agoDiabetes care for patients in Donegal has been slammed as ‘not good enough’. Letterkenny-based Councillor Gerry McMonagle brought the matter…
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Letterkenny student honoured for Excellence in Emergency Medicine
by Staff Writer 8 months agoA Letterkenny-based Medical student has been awarded the esteemed ‘Vinnie Krishnan Award for Excellence in Emergency Medicine’. Liam Orr, who…
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Don’t let hayfever steal your summer! – Expert tips for protecting eyes and ears
by Staff Writer 8 months agoSponsored Feature Hay fever sufferers are being warned to watch out as the pollen count starts to increase with the…
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LUH consultants warn outdated ICU facilities threaten patient care
by Rachel McLaughlin 8 months agoA group of senior consultants at Letterkenny University Hospital have called on the Health Minister to speed up the proposed…
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Endometriosis in the spotlight at Letterkenny documentary screening
by Rachel McLaughlin 9 months agoThere was a large turnout for a documentary screening on endometriosis in Letterkenny on Monday, where what happens ‘below the…
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Inspection at LUH finds emergency patients waiting up to 24 hours
by Staff Writer 9 months agoAn unannounced HIQA inspection at Letterkenny University Hospital found emergency wait times well below national targets and the highest absenteeism…
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One month closure for Dental Clinic at Lifford Hospital
by Rachel McLaughlin 9 months agoThe Dental Clinic at Lifford Hospital is closed temporarily due to maintenance works, the HSE has announced. The temporary closure…
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Urgent meeting sought on adult diabetes care crisis in Donegal
by Staff Writer 9 months agoDiabetes campaigners in Donegal are calling for a meeting Minister for Health and the HSE over critical delays in adult…
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A packed Biddys O’Barnes hosted a retirement party for Donegal Town-based GP Alfie Mannion on Friday last. The event celebrated…
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Donegal Pharmacist elected new President of Irish Pharmacy Union
by Staff Writer 9 months agoThe Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) has announced the appointment of Tom Murray as its new President. Mr Murray, who runs…
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Free Healthy Strong Together Programme launches for people with disabilities in Donegal
by Rachel McLaughlin 9 months agoNo Barriers Foundation in Letterkenny is inviting people to apply for the new Healthy Strong Together Programme, a free 10-week…
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Ballyshannon Community Hospital to be officially opened this week
by Rachel McLaughlin 9 months agoMinister of State for Mental Health and Older People Mary Butler TD will visit Donegal this Friday to open the Ballyshannon Community Hospital. The €36.7 million facility…
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Over 4,300 LUH cancellations last year ‘not acceptable’ – SF
by Staff Writer 9 months agoThere were more than 4,300 cancellations at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) last year, according to Sinn Fein. Referring to the…
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Letterkenny consultant sounds alarm on critical state of cancer care
by Staff Writer 9 months agoA Letterkenny oncologist has joined a group ‘wake-up call’ to the Taoiseach, warning that cancer survival rates will decrease without…
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Donegal family charity inundated with referrals is neglected by HSE – Cllr
by Rachel McLaughlin 9 months agoA Donegal councillor has said it is ‘ridiculous’ that the HSE does not co-fund a local family support charity with…
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Letterkenny screening for documentary exposing endometriosis’ hidden pain
by Rachel McLaughlin 9 months agoAn award-winning documentary on women’s hidden struggles with endometriosis will be screened in Letterkenny this April. ‘Below the Belt’, executive…
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Donegal GP calls for action on ‘frighteningly long’ waiting lists
by Staff Writer 9 months agoThe new President of the Irish Medical Organisation, Dr. Denis McCauley, has called for a substantial increase in the number…
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New IMO President warns doctor shortage not being addressed quickly enough
by Staff Writer 10 months agoStranorlar GP Dr Denis McCauley, who is the new President of the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO), has warned that Ireland…
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Donegal Coroner and Stranorlar GP Dr. Denis McCauley will be appointed as the new President of the Irish Medical Organisation…