Donegal TD Thomas Pringle has suggested that Ireland should recruit Cuban doctors to the frontline to help tackle staffing and…
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New Primary Care Centre to open in Newtowncunningham ‘in coming months’
by Rachel McLaughlin 3 years agoThe newly developed Newtowncunningham Primary Care Centre is set to be officially opened soon. The new development will bring many…
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Emergency patients face average wait of 5.9 hours at Letterkenny Hospital
by Staff Writer 3 years agoThe emergency department at Letterkenny University Hospital has Ireland’s second shortest average wait time, according to new figures. Patients at…
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Dr Ronan Glynn has resigned from his role as Ireland’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer. The Department of Health has confirmed…
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Sorchas Healthy Living: Is snacking bad?
by Sorcha McElchar 3 years agoDonegal Nutritionist Sorcha McElchar from Sorchas Healthy Living shares her advice on how to snack the smart way. Snacking. We all…
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PCR-confirmed Covid case numbers fall further in Donegal
by Rachel McLaughlin 3 years agoThe Covid-19 rate in Donegal has fallen further in the past fortnight. The 14-day incidence rate for PCR-confirmed cases in…
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Donegal charity to buy Ireland’s first upper-body exoskeleton
by Rachel McLaughlin 3 years agoA Donegal-based charity is on course to provide a revolutionary treatment for people with upper body paralysis. The No Barriers…
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The Irish Hospital Consultants Association (IHCA) has today warned of delays for people waiting for planned Gynaecology procedures. Women in…
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A local campaign group is urging Donegal women to attend their BreastCheck appointments and not miss out on vital screening.…
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Why my heart says Donegal needs to keep its angiogram service
by Stephen Maguire 3 years agoI received my first heart stent four years ago in a Dublin hospital. I’m one of the lucky ones. Some…
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Is it harmful to have a ‘summer body’ goal? – Sorchas Healthy Living
by Sorcha McElchar 3 years agoDonegal Nutritionist Sorcha McElchar from Sorchas Healthy Living looks at the weight loss fads to watch out for this summer. With…
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Inishowen districts record Ireland’s lowest Covid-19 rates
by Rachel McLaughlin 3 years agoThe Buncrana and Carndonagh districts of Donegal have recorded Ireland’s lowest Covid-19 rates again this week. The two Inishowen local…
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Over €29.72 million in funding has been allocated to provide home support hours in Donegal 2022. The allocation will benefit…
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€750,000 cardiology lab lying idle at Letterkenny University Hospital
by Staff Writer 3 years agoA Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory, purchased at a cost of €750,000 is sitting idle in Letterkenny University Hospital, it has emerged.…
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Cross-border initiatives a key topic during Taoiseach’s Altnagelvin visit
by Rachel McLaughlin 3 years agoThe importance of continuing cross-border healthcare was stressed during a recent visit by An Taoiseach Micheál Martin to Altnagelvin Hospital…
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Visiting re-introduced at Letterkenny University Hospital
by Rachel McLaughlin 3 years agoLimited visiting has been re-introduced at Letterkenny University Hospital. Patients will be allowed one visit per day, by appointment only.…
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Letterkenny hospital patients to receive specially-selected poetry for Poetry Day Ireland
by Rachel McLaughlin 3 years agoPoetry is on the menu at Letterkenny University Hospital this week for Poetry Day Ireland. On Thursday 28 April, a…
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Covid-19 rates fall below average in all local areas of Donegal
by Rachel McLaughlin 3 years agoDonegal once again has Ireland’s second lowest Covid-19 incidence rate, according to new figures. The 14 day incidence rate for…
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Marty Whelan turns up the volume on hearing loss with Specsavers
by Staff Writer 3 years agoSponsored Post – Specsavers.ie RADIO and television personality Marty Whelan has teamed up with Specsavers to encourage the nation to…
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Covid-19 rate remains above average in Letterkenny area
by Rachel McLaughlin 3 years agoThe Covid-19 incidence rate in the Letterkenny area remains the highest in Donegal, according to new figures. The Letterkenny local…