Donegal County Council is set to write to the HSE pleading that no more Primary Care Centres be closed in…
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Letterkenny University Hospital outsourcing bloodwork to avoid backlog
by Staff Writer 1 week agoLetterkenny University Hospital has begun outsourcing blood samples due to a lack of capacity in the Blood Science Department. The…
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Letterkenny nurse shares her breast cancer journey to inspire others
by Staff Writer 2 weeks agoDonegal woman and breast cancer patient, Edel Curran from Letterkenny is calling on her local community to go all in…
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‘Dirty little secrets’ of alcohol industry to be exposed at International Women’s Day event
by Staff Writer 2 weeks agoThe impact of alcohol on women’s health is to be unveiled at an International Women’s Day event in Letterkenny this…
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The HSE has said there are no plans to cut public health nursing services from Fahan Health Centre. It follows…
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Government accused of broken promises as children wait years for scoliosis surgery
by Rachel McLaughlin 3 weeks agoParents of children with scoliosis are losing faith in the government due to lengthy delays in vital spinal surgery, the…
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HSE working to restore Finn Valley physio service ‘as soon as possible’
by Staff Writer 4 weeks agoThe HSE has stressed it is working to restore physiotherapy services in east Donegal ‘as soon as possible.’ The health…
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New Ballyshannon hospital welcomed but Donegal has ‘long way to go’
by Staff Writer 4 weeks agoIndependent TD Thomas Pringle has welcomed the opening of the new Ballyshannon Community Hospital. However, he says, there is still…
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One case of measles has been diagnosed in Northern Ireland – the first in seven years. The Public Health Agency…
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Concern over St Joseph’s future as Physio services to end this week
by Staff Writer 4 weeks agoSerious concerns have been expressed over the future of day services at St Joseph’s Community Hospital in Stranorlar. Families were…
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Free tools and supports to help Donegal people quit smoking for good
by Staff Writer 1 month ago‘Love Yourself’ is the message from the HSE Stop Smoking Service this Valentine’s Day. Today is also National No Smoking…
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Donegal sportswomen sharing cancer stories of hope and strength
by Staff Writer 1 month agoTwo Donegal sportswomen, Rita Casey and Amelia McFarland, will tell their cancer story at the final event of the ‘Let’s…
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Health officials urge action before mid-term as measles risk looms
by Staff Writer 1 month agoHealth chiefs have warned that mid-term travel could lead to measles infection reaching Ireland. The measles outbreak is growing rapidly…
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St Johnston family boosted by caring community during cancer journey
by Staff Writer 1 month agoThe husband of a young St. Johnston woman battling leukaemia has issued heartfelt thanks to the community for their surge…
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Young Donegal mum battling leukaemia receives huge outpouring of support
by Staff Writer 2 months agoA raffle to help a popular St. Johnston woman following a shock cancer diagnosis has raised an amazing €13,500 overnight.…
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Hospitals preparing for increased demand over Bank Holiday weekend
by Rachel McLaughlin 2 months agoThe emergency department at Letterkenny University Hospital is preparing for another rise in patients this Bank Holiday weekend. People are…
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Free awareness webinar in Letterkenny library for World Cancer Day
by Staff Writer 2 months agoCentral Library Letterkenny are hosting a free public webinar for World Cancer Day on Thursday 1st February from 1.00-2.15pm. The…
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Exploring your Nursing Degree options at Atlantic Technological University (ATU)
by Rachel McLaughlin 2 months agoSponsored Post Choosing a career in Nursing can be a deeply rewarding and meaningful decision for various reasons. A career…
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Saolta CEO appointed Regional Executive Officer for new HSE West and North West region
by Rachel McLaughlin 2 months agoThe CEO of the Saolta University Health Care Group Saolta Tony Canavan has been appointed the new Regional Executive Officer to lead HSE West and North…
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INMO threatens industrial action over Ballyshannon Community Hospital opening
by Staff Writer 2 months agoThe INMO is considering taking industrial action in a dispute around the opening of Ballyshannon Community Hospital. Talks between the…