A Donegal County Councillor has criticised management at Letterkenny Unversity Hospital for a lack of clarity on the empty community-funded…
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‘Very low’ risk of monkeypox spreading in community – watchdog
by Staff Writer 3 years agoThe Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has said there is a very low chance of monkeypox spreading in communities. However…
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Major conference on rare ‘Donegal Amy’ disease to be held in Gweedore
by Rachel McLaughlin 3 years agoA major international conference on amyloidosis – a rare and serious condition – is set to take place in Gweedore. …
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Three areas of Donegal record Ireland’s lowest Covid-19 rates
by Rachel McLaughlin 3 years agoThree local areas of Donegal currently have the lowest rates of Covid-19 in Ireland, new figures show. Buncrana, Carndonagh and…
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Work ongoing to save angiogram service at Letterkenny Hospital
by Staff Writer 3 years agoWork is underway to find a solution to save the angiogram service at Letterkenny University Hospital. The cardiology service is…
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Donegal TD suggests Ireland recruit Cuban doctors to ease hospital pressures
by Staff Writer 3 years agoDonegal TD Thomas Pringle has suggested that Ireland should recruit Cuban doctors to the frontline to help tackle staffing and…
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New Primary Care Centre to open in Newtowncunningham ‘in coming months’
by Rachel McLaughlin 3 years agoThe newly developed Newtowncunningham Primary Care Centre is set to be officially opened soon. The new development will bring many…
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Emergency patients face average wait of 5.9 hours at Letterkenny Hospital
by Staff Writer 3 years agoThe emergency department at Letterkenny University Hospital has Ireland’s second shortest average wait time, according to new figures. Patients at…
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Dr Ronan Glynn has resigned from his role as Ireland’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer. The Department of Health has confirmed…
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Sorchas Healthy Living: Is snacking bad?
by Sorcha McElchar 3 years agoDonegal Nutritionist Sorcha McElchar from Sorchas Healthy Living shares her advice on how to snack the smart way. Snacking. We all…
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PCR-confirmed Covid case numbers fall further in Donegal
by Rachel McLaughlin 3 years agoThe Covid-19 rate in Donegal has fallen further in the past fortnight. The 14-day incidence rate for PCR-confirmed cases in…
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Donegal charity to buy Ireland’s first upper-body exoskeleton
by Rachel McLaughlin 3 years agoA Donegal-based charity is on course to provide a revolutionary treatment for people with upper body paralysis. The No Barriers…
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The Irish Hospital Consultants Association (IHCA) has today warned of delays for people waiting for planned Gynaecology procedures. Women in…
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A local campaign group is urging Donegal women to attend their BreastCheck appointments and not miss out on vital screening.…
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Why my heart says Donegal needs to keep its angiogram service
by Stephen Maguire 3 years agoI received my first heart stent four years ago in a Dublin hospital. I’m one of the lucky ones. Some…
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Is it harmful to have a ‘summer body’ goal? – Sorchas Healthy Living
by Sorcha McElchar 3 years agoDonegal Nutritionist Sorcha McElchar from Sorchas Healthy Living looks at the weight loss fads to watch out for this summer. With…
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Inishowen districts record Ireland’s lowest Covid-19 rates
by Rachel McLaughlin 3 years agoThe Buncrana and Carndonagh districts of Donegal have recorded Ireland’s lowest Covid-19 rates again this week. The two Inishowen local…
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Over €29.72 million in funding has been allocated to provide home support hours in Donegal 2022. The allocation will benefit…
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€750,000 cardiology lab lying idle at Letterkenny University Hospital
by Staff Writer 3 years agoA Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory, purchased at a cost of €750,000 is sitting idle in Letterkenny University Hospital, it has emerged.…