The HSE has launched a security review after an intruder entered the old St Conal’s psychiatric hospital in Letterkenny and…
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New 110-bed Letterkenny Nursing Unit scheduled to open in early 2026
by Staff Writer 2 years agoA new 110 bed nursing unit in Letterkenny is scheduled to open in early 2026. Work on the centre, located…
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HealthNews
Informative day on Crohn’s and Colitis to be held in Letterkenny
by Staff Writer 2 years agoCrohn’s & Colitis Ireland will be holding a patient day in Letterkenny this weekend. The event will be held in…
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HSE recruitment and education fair to showcase employment opportunities
by Staff Writer 2 years agoSponsored Post A HSE Health and Social Care Recruitment and Education Fair, the first of its kind, will be held…
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HealthNews
‘Only now I appreciate how lucky I was to have a quick diagnosis’
by Rachel McLaughlin 2 years agoA Donegal woman who survived breast cancer while pregnant has called on the local community to support the North West…
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HealthLead StoriesNews
Exclusive: Patient files reviewed at Letterkenny Hospital after SECOND consultant forced to leave
by Stephen Maguire 2 years agoFiles on a number of patients at Letterkenny University Hospital are being reviewed over concerns about the standard of a…
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Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty has criticised the Health Minister for not visiting Donegal yet to witness the issues at Letterkenny…
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HealthNews
Letterkenny hospital respiratory team to host COPD Patient Forum
by Staff Writer 2 years agoThe respiratory team at Letterkenny University Hospital are to host a COPD Patient forum on Thursday next, 16th November 2023…
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HealthNews
Public talk to discuss dealing with a family member’s breast cancer diagnosis
by Rachel McLaughlin 2 years agoA leading UK breast surgeon will give a free public talk in Letterkenny on understanding the impact of a family…
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HealthLead StoriesNews
Donegal GPs bring serious concerns before ‘frank and honest’ meeting with LUH chiefs
by Rachel McLaughlin 2 years agoFears for patient safety were highlighted to leading figures at Letterkenny University Hospital today during a meeting with local GPs.…
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HealthLead StoriesNews
Intensive review underway LUH amid warnings from medics
by Rachel McLaughlin 2 years agoHSE specialists have started a review at Letterkenny University Hospital on the back of serious warnings from consultants and GPs.…
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HealthNews
November Wellness: How to prevent eye dryness and ear problems in the cold
by Rachel McLaughlin 2 years agoSponsored Post The temperature has reduced in recent days and Specsavers are encouraging everyone to take care of themselves in…
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HealthNews
Down Syndrome Ireland advocates for change amid concerns over HSE attitudes
by Staff Writer 2 years agoDown Syndrome Ireland has called on the HSE to liaise with a Donegal family that is reeling from ‘demeaning’ remarks…
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Sponsored Post A number of clinics have been announced for Donegal as part of The Laura Brennan HPV Catch-up Vaccination…
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HealthNewsPolitics
Government-level action needed to avert catastrophe at LUH
by Rachel McLaughlin 2 years agoSinn Féin spokesperson on Health, David Cullinane TD, has called on the Minister for Health to meet with medical, nursing,…
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HealthNews
Cautious welcome for HSE fund to strengthen children’s disability services
by Rachel McLaughlin 2 years agoDonegal parents’ representatives have cautiously welcomed the announcement of a children’s disability service grant fund. The scheme aims to support…
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HealthNewsPolitics
Health Minister fails to show for Dáil discussion on LUH crisis
by Staff Writer 2 years agoMinister for Health Stephen Donnelly failed to show up again for a scheduled Dáil discussion about Letterkenny University Hospital last…
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HealthNews
Specialist unit deployed to Letterkenny Emergency Department this week
by Staff Writer 2 years agoA HSE Specialist Team will travel to Donegal this week to launch an immediate review of issues at the Letterkenny…
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HealthNews
Specialist emergency department team sought to tackle LUH crisis
by Staff Writer 2 years agoHealth Minister Stephen Donnelly has asked the HSE to assign a specialist emergency department team to Letterkenny University Hospital. The…
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HealthNews
Unfair reality of children’s disability services in Donegal laid bare to government
by Rachel McLaughlin 2 years agoChildren’s disability services have become so scarce in Donegal that only those who can afford it can access treatment –…