Community 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…
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The 10th of May marks Tick Awareness Day and the HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has shared some practical…
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Free menopause workshops to support women across Inishowen
by Rachel McLaughlin 2 years agoA free menopause support workshop is being rolled across Inishowen to give more support to local women as they enter…
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Letterkenny Hospital waiting times are completely unacceptable – Doherty
by Staff Writer 2 years agoDeputy Pearse Doherty has called for urgent action regarding waiting times at Letterkenny University Hospital. His comments come after patients…
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Donegal nurses call for extra supports amid ‘crisis after crisis’
by Staff Writer 2 years agoDonegal members of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) are seeking urgent changes and extra support as the union…
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Donegal woman embraces her second chance to start a career in nursing with Donegal ETB
by Rachel McLaughlin 2 years agoSponsored Feature An ambitious Donegal woman who traded hairdressing for nursing is giving her new career path 100% effort. Catherine…
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Letterkenny hospital patients gifted ‘Menu of Poems’ for Poetry Day
by Rachel McLaughlin 2 years agoA Menu of Poems is being distributed throughout Letterkenny University Hospital wards, waiting rooms and other healthcare settings today to…