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Medical Matters: The sun, its dangers and how to treat sunburn
by Scally McDaid Roarty 7 years agoContinuing his hugely popular column, Medical Matters, this week Dr Ciaran Roarty writes about the dangers of the sun, sunburn…
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HealthNews
Cleary Centre Project funding application to be considered in July
by Rachel McLaughlin 7 years agoSinn Féin Finance Spokesperson Deputy Pearse Doherty has welcomed confirmation that an application for capital funding for the redevelopment of…
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HealthNews
Hayfever and asthma sufferers facing a ‘perfect storm’ of extreme pollen counts
by Rachel McLaughlin 7 years agoThe heatwave forecast will not come as good news for many of Ireland’s hayfever sufferers, who will have to endure…
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HealthLead StoriesNews
Elderly man died in Letterkenny Hospital after 12 day transfer delay
by Rachel McLaughlin 7 years agoAn elderly man died after waiting more than 12 days for a transfer from Letterkenny University Hospital to University Hospital…
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Would you like to learn more about Varicose Veins and the latest innovative treatments available? All are welcome to come…
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HealthNews
New Consultant Paediatrician post approved for north west diabetes care
by Rachel McLaughlin 7 years agoThe HSE has this week confirmed that a new Sligo Consultant Paediatrician post with a lead role for CSII/Insulin Pump…
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HealthLead StoriesNews
People with disabilities unfairly prevented from Transport Supports for 5 years – Doherty TD
by Staff Writer 7 years agoSinn Féin Finance Spokesperson Deputy Pearse Doherty has today heavily criticised the Government over its ongoing failure to replace both…
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HealthLifestyleNews
Finn Valley shows a healthy interest in fourth annual wellbeing event
by Rachel McLaughlin 7 years agoOver 350 people attended Thursday night’s Health & Wellbeing Event, hosted by the Finn Valley Community Health Forum (FVCHF), which…
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HealthNews
Medical Matters: What is Impetigo and how can it be treated?
by Scally McDaid Roarty 7 years agoThis week Dr Ciaran Roarty of Scally McDaid Medical Practice Letterkenny explains what Impetigo is and how it can be…
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Donegal County Council NewsHealthLead StoriesNews
Fresh calls for short-stay ward at LUH to be reopened as Council to write to Minister
by Chris McNulty 7 years agoCouncillors have called on the Minister for Health, Simon Harris, to step in and make available funding to ensure that…
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HealthNews
Three wards closed as vomiting bug strikes Altnagelvin Hospital
by Rachel McLaughlin 7 years agoThree wards have been closed at Altnagelvin Hospital in Derry since yesterday afternoon as a result of an outbreak of Norovirus (vomiting…
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HealthNewsWatch
WATCH: Donegal Youthreach Centre’s Video Shortlisted in X-Hale Awards
by Rachel McLaughlin 7 years agoA Donegal Youthreach centre is calling on its local community for support ahead of the Irish Cancer Society’s national X-HALE…
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Donegal County Council NewsHealthNews
Children with diabetes are treated as ‘second hand citizens’ in Donegal
by Rachel McLaughlin 7 years agoCouncillor Adrian Glackin has said that children with diabetes in Donegal are being treated unfairly due to the lack of…
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HealthLead Stories
‘The women and children of Donegal deserve better’ – calls to open Maternity Unit at LUH
by Rachel McLaughlin 7 years agoMinisterial intervention is being sought to open the Maternity Unit at Letterkenny University Hospital that has been lying idle for…
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GP Dr Ciaran Roarty continues his hugely-popular medical column on all aspects of everyday health. This week he addresses the…
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HealthNews
No funding for second Renal Dialysis service is ‘not good enough for Donegal’ – Pringle
by Rachel McLaughlin 7 years agoDonegal Deputy Thomas Pringle has today called on the Minister to fund expansion of renal dialysis services in LUH after…
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HealthLifestyleNews
‘Biggest Ever’ free Health and Well-being evening to be held at Finn Valley
by Rachel McLaughlin 7 years agoFinn Valley Community Health Forum (FVCHF) are holding their 2nd Annual ‘Health & Wellbeing Event’ on Thursday 14 June in…
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HealthLead Stories
Meet Heidi – the Donegal baby given a ‘zero per cent’ chance
by Chris McNulty 7 years ago“I’m sorry. You’re baby will not survive.” Even now, as she grips tightly to 11-week old Heidi, the words still…
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FeaturesHealthNews
Local mother with Lyme Disease calls for action on devastating illness
by Rachel McLaughlin 7 years agoA Donegal woman with Lyme Disease has taken on a mission to spread awareness of the illness among local doctors.…