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 1 week 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 1 week 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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%…
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People with sight loss, families and friends invited to NCBI Open Day
by Rachel McLaughlin 1 month agoNCBI (National Council for the Blind of Ireland) has announced an Advocacy Roadshow open day on Thursday September 8th at…
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Inspection finds areas of improvement at Donegal disability centre
by Rachel McLaughlin 1 month agoThe HSE has formed an immediate action plan after an unannounced inspection at the Ballytrim House care centre in Raphoe. The…
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Healthcare staff and people with health conditions offered second booster
by Rachel McLaughlin 1 month agoThe HSE is inviting people aged 12 to 49 years with long term health conditions and healthcare workers to get…
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Letterkenny Hospital warns of long queues as 115 people attend A&E
by Staff Writer 1 month agoA total of 115 people presented at Letterkenny University Hospital emergency department yesterday leading to long queues today. Management at…
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272 Covid-19 deaths recorded in Donegal since pandemic began
by Staff Writer 2 months agoThere have been 272 Covid-19 deaths in Donegal up to July 23rd, the Health Protection Surveillance Centre reports. The death…
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HSE responds to inspection report on Donegal disabilities centre
by Staff Writer 2 months agoThe HSE has announced steps to improve practices at a Donegal centre for people with Intellectual Disabilities. A HIQA report…
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The newly developed Newtowncunningham Primary Care Centre has opened its doors today. The new facility brings local health care services…
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The World Health Organization has activated its highest alert level for the monkeypox outbreak as cases surge worldwide. So far…
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Letterkenny Hospital ‘extremely busy’ with long wait at Emergency Department
by Staff Writer 3 months agoThe Emergency Department (ED) at Letterkenny University Hospital continues to be extremely busy with high numbers of people attending the…
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