It has been confirmed that the HSE will fund a new drug used to treat a rare condition known as…
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Letterkenny Mental Health Unit faces six high-risk compliance issues
by Staff Writer 1 year agoA 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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LUH consultants warn outdated ICU facilities threaten patient care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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year agoAn unannounced HIQA inspection at Letterkenny University Hospital found emergency wait times well below national targets and the highest absenteeism…
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The 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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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There 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year agoStranorlar GP Dr Denis McCauley, who is the new President of the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO), has warned that Ireland…