The Children’s Ombudsman officially opened the new premises for Tusla – Child and Family Agency in Buncrana this week. This…
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Donegal pharmacists welcome support for fair funding campaign
by Rachel McLaughlin 2 years agoPharmacists in Donegal have welcomed the support of Thomas Pringle TD in their campaign to secure fair funding for the…
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The truth about golf injuries and how to avoid them with strength training
by Staff Writer 2 years agoAdvertisement Fit20 has arrived in Donegal! The international fitness studio has expanded into Ireland for the first time, with free…
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National award for Letterkenny Hospital health and safety team
by Katie Gillen 2 years agoThe Health and Safety team in Letterkenny University Hospital have won a national Health and Safety Excellence Award for their…
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Dr McDaid writes his last prescription after more than 50 years as a GP
by Staff Writer 2 years agoOne of Donegal best-known doctors has retired after more than 50 years of service. Dr James McDaid finished his last…
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The life-changing Severe Asthma Clinic in Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) has featured on a RTE television show into hospital innovations.…
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Success for Donegal at HSE Tobacco Free Campus Bursary awards
by Katie Gillen 2 years agoCommunity Healthcare Donegal were successful at the recent Tobacco Free Campus Bursary awards ceremony in Dublin on 1st June, where…
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Letterkenny and Sligo hospitals prepare for influx this weekend
by Staff Writer 2 years agoLetterkenny and Sligo University Hospitals are preparing for an increase in emergency cases this weekend as two major events take…
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A nurse has been temporarily appointed to Tory Island this week to ensure islanders are not left without essential services.…
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Future of community pharmacies under threat, warns Donegal Pharmacist
by Rachel McLaughlin 2 years agoA Donegal-based Pharmacist says patience is wearing thin among his colleagues as a 14-year pharmacy pay freeze impacts patient care.…
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No nurse on Tory Island for two weeks is ‘totally unacceptable’
by Rachel McLaughlin 2 years agoDonegal Deputy Pearse Doherty has criticised a lack of contingency planning which will leave Tory Island without a nurse for…
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Donegal mum who survived cancer while pregnant tells story of hope
by Rachel McLaughlin 2 years agoDonegal cancer survivor Caitríona Greene from Gortahork is set to feature in a powerful new documentary exploring innovative breakthroughs in…
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Donegal Sinn Féin TDs Pádraig Mac Lochlainn and Pearse Doherty have called on government TDs to reinstate and expand vital…
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Donegal Hospice and Dialysis Unit extensions to be funded under €20m plan
by Rachel McLaughlin 2 years agoDonegal will receive almost €20m in funding under the 2023 Health Capital Plan, it has been announced. The funding will…
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Pringle slams some Donegal GPs for charging medical card holders for blood tests
by Staff Writer 2 years agoDeputy Thomas Pringle says he has received complaints regarding some GPs charging elderly medical card patients for routine blood tests.…
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LUH ‘haemorrhaging staff’ as nurses take other opportunities
by Rachel McLaughlin 2 years agoFresh concern has been raised over nursing vacancies at Letterkenny University Hospital, where ‘at least’ 60 extra nurses are said…
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Steady progress is being made on the restoration of Community Hospital services to Lifford, the HSE has confirmed. A full…
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Saolta gives ‘total commitment’ to critical diabetes services in Letterkenny
by Rachel McLaughlin 2 years agoThe Saolta Group has committed to putting a focused effort into the diabetes care service at Letterkenny University Hospital following…
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Over 1,000 cancellations at Letterkenny Hospital in four months
by Staff Writer 2 years agoOver 1,000 appointments were cancelled at Letterkenny University Hospital in the first four months of this year, new figures show.…
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Letterkenny-based nurse Manjumol Thomas has been recognised for her leadership, knowledge and patience in the Saolta Preceptor Recognition Awards. Ms…