Sinn Féin Donegal TD Pearse Doherty has called for more support for respite services in Donegal in the run up to Christmas.…
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Former Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has lost his seat in the Wicklow consistency. The Fianna Fáil candidate lost out on…
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A virtual ward initiative for patients with COPD in Donegal has won a HSE Excellence Award in the category of…
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Murray’s Pharmacy celebrating expansion in Castlefinn with grand opening this Friday
by Staff Writer 5 months agoSponsored Post Murray’s Pharmacy in Castlefinn is gearing up to celebrate the grand opening of its newly expanded premises this…
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HSE urged to ‘wake up’ to respite demand and extend Ballymacool House
by Staff Writer 5 months agoThe HSE has been asked to consider an extension at Ballymacool Respite House in Letterkenny to meet the demand for…
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‘Scandalous’ number of Donegal children overdue for disability and autism assessments
by Staff Writer 6 months agoSome 272 Donegal children with disabilities and autism are currently overdue their assessment of need, that’s according to HSE data…
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Protest at Letterkenny University Hospital demands safe staffing now
by Staff Writer 6 months agoHealth unions staged a protest at Letterkenny University Hospital today over staff shortages caused by the HSE Pay and Numbers…
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COPD admissions to Letterkenny Hospital down 22% due to new care plan
by Staff Writer 6 months agoA newly developed alternative care pathway for patients in Donegal with COPD has resulted in a 22% decrease in overall…
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The relocation date for the NoWDOC GP service has finally been confirmed. The out of hours service will move from…
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‘Dementia Inclusive Community’ info event for Ballybofey next week
by Staff Writer 6 months agoMain pic: Mary Toland and her husband, Dermot, who was diagnosed with dementia four years ago. Members of the public…
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Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) is grappling with a surge in patients presenting to the emergency department. 173 people attended the…
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Nursing scholar Mia finds her calling at ATU
by Rachel McLaughlin 6 months agoSponsored Post Arranmore student Mia Baikie always wanted to care for people when they needed it most, which is why…
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Dunfanaghy could be without a health centre until the New Year
by Staff Writer 6 months agoConcerns have arisen over health services in Dunfanaghy after it emerged that residents are facing at least two months without…
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The HSE has announced that 13 short stay care beds have reopened in Falcarragh Community Hospital following two years out…
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Creeslough cancer survivor sets mighty Movember squat goal
by Staff Writer 6 months agoA strong-willed Creeslough coach who has battled testicular cancer twice is set to squat his way to a 60,000kg challenge…
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Donegal couple finds strength and support in the face of dementia
by Staff Writer 6 months agoFour years ago, Mary Toland’s world changed when her husband, Dermot, was diagnosed with dementia. ‘Contact The Alzheimer Society of…
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Heart-warming craft project keeping Letterkenny’s newborns cosy
by Staff Writer 6 months agoMore than 300 newborns will be getting a warm welcome into the world thanks to a thoughtful donation from the…
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Going all out this Halloween? The do’s and don’ts of contact lenses with Specsavers
by Staff Writer 6 months agoAre you going all out with your Halloween costume this year? Are you thinking of using spooky contact lenses to…
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‘Iron overload’ genetic disorder in focus at Donegal information evening
by Contributor 6 months agoThe Irish Haemochromatosis Association is organising a free Patient Information evening with Dr. Paul Grant, for patients, family members and…
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Letterkenny Hospital overloaded with bed shortages and Covid outbreak
by Staff Writer 6 months agoLetterkenny University Hospital is facing serious capacity issues this week with near-record breaking numbers of patients seeking emergency care. Long…