Letterkenny councillor Gerry McMonagle says that urgent investment must be delivered to improve services at Letterkenny University Hospital. The hospital…
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Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) and the Saolta University Health Care Group welcome the announcement of 72 new beds for the…
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New Location, Same Great Care: Louis Walsh Opticians welcomes new patients at The Courtyard
by Rachel McLaughlin 12 months agoSponsored post Welcome to Louis Walsh Opticians, Letterkenny’s longest-established opticians. They’ve recently relocated to a state-of-the-art practice in the convenient…
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Thousands still flocking to Northern Ireland for cross border healthcare with many still to avail of scheme
by Staff Writer 12 months agoSponsored Post Patients in Ireland are missing out on faster treatments for hip and knee replacements, cataracts, and many other…
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The government is planning to deliver 72 more inpatient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital between 2029 and 2031, according to…
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It has been confirmed that the HSE will fund a new drug used to treat a rare condition known as…
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Letterkenny Mental Health Unit faces six high-risk compliance issues
by Staff Writer 12 months agoA new report has found the Department of Psychiatry at Letterkenny University Hospital fell short of compliance standards last year.…
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Monthly consultant visit ‘not good enough’ for Donegal diabetic patients
by Rachel McLaughlin 12 months agoDiabetes care for patients in Donegal has been slammed as ‘not good enough’. Letterkenny-based Councillor Gerry McMonagle brought the matter…
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Letterkenny student honoured for Excellence in Emergency Medicine
by Staff Writer 12 months agoA Letterkenny-based Medical student has been awarded the esteemed ‘Vinnie Krishnan Award for Excellence in Emergency Medicine’. Liam Orr, who…
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Don’t let hayfever steal your summer! – Expert tips for protecting eyes and ears
by Staff Writer 12 months agoSponsored Feature Hay fever sufferers are being warned to watch out as the pollen count starts to increase with the…
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LUH consultants warn outdated ICU facilities threaten patient care
by Rachel McLaughlin 12 months agoA group of senior consultants at Letterkenny University Hospital have called on the Health Minister to speed up the proposed…
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Endometriosis in the spotlight at Letterkenny documentary screening
by Rachel McLaughlin 1 year agoThere was a large turnout for a documentary screening on endometriosis in Letterkenny on Monday, where what happens ‘below the…
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Inspection at LUH finds emergency patients waiting up to 24 hours
by Staff Writer 1 year agoAn unannounced HIQA inspection at Letterkenny University Hospital found emergency wait times well below national targets and the highest absenteeism…
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The Dental Clinic at Lifford Hospital is closed temporarily due to maintenance works, the HSE has announced. The temporary closure…
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Urgent meeting sought on adult diabetes care crisis in Donegal
by Staff Writer 1 year agoDiabetes campaigners in Donegal are calling for a meeting Minister for Health and the HSE over critical delays in adult…
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A packed Biddys O’Barnes hosted a retirement party for Donegal Town-based GP Alfie Mannion on Friday last. The event celebrated…
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Donegal Pharmacist elected new President of Irish Pharmacy Union
by Staff Writer 1 year agoThe Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) has announced the appointment of Tom Murray as its new President. Mr Murray, who runs…
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Free Healthy Strong Together Programme launches for people with disabilities in Donegal
by Rachel McLaughlin 1 year agoNo Barriers Foundation in Letterkenny is inviting people to apply for the new Healthy Strong Together Programme, a free 10-week…
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Ballyshannon Community Hospital to be officially opened this week
by Rachel McLaughlin 1 year agoMinister of State for Mental Health and Older People Mary Butler TD will visit Donegal this Friday to open the Ballyshannon Community Hospital. The €36.7 million facility…
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There were more than 4,300 cancellations at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) last year, according to Sinn Fein. Referring to the…