Saolta is conducting a review into the Gynaecological Services at Letterkenny University Hospital this month due to concerns over diagnoses.…
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Medical staff unable to work due to “ongoing embargo”, Donegal TD claims
by Stephen Maguire 6 years agoA Donegal TD has claimed that medical staff recruited up to nine months ago have not been allowed to start…
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Lead StoriesNews
‘Shameful embargo’ delays 80% of nursing posts in Letterkenny
by Rachel McLaughlin 6 years agoIt has emerged that just one in five new nursing posts have been sanctioned at Letterkenny University Hospital due to…
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HealthLead StoriesNews
Worst-ever October overcrowding figures recorded at LUH
by Rachel McLaughlin 6 years agoLetterkenny University Hospital has recorded its highest ever overcrowding figures in the month of October since records began in 2006.…
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HealthLead StoriesNews
LUH management say Emergency Department is ‘extremely busy’
by Chris McNulty 6 years agoMEMBERS of the public are being asked only to present to the Emergency Department of Letterkenny University Hospital ‘in the…
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GalleriesHealthNews
Picture special: Hospital receptionist John Hegarty retires after 40 years
by Chris McNulty 6 years agoTHAT a ‘small gathering’ at St Conal’s Hospital turned into something way beyond that yesterday showed the esteem that John…
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HealthNews
New maternity visiting policy allowing partners, grandparents and siblings only
by Rachel McLaughlin 6 years agoThe Maternity Unit at Letterkenny University Hospital is introducing new policies to reduce the number of visitors allowed in the…
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HealthNews
Serious impact of beds crisis at LUH is seen everyday – Senator
by Rachel McLaughlin 6 years agoDonegal Senator Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has again challenged the Minister for Health, Simon Harris and local Minister Joe McHugh to…
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HealthNews
Plans in place to close Letterkenny Hospital Roundabout for nighttime works
by Staff Writer 6 years agoDonegal County Council has issued a notice of plans to close the Hospital Roundabout at Letterkenny for nighttime works later…
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Letterkenny University Hospital has been prevented from providing abortion services due to conscientious objections from staff. Early-pregnancy abortion was legalised…
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HealthLead StoriesNews
Over 1,700 Donegal women on gynaecology waiting list
by Rachel McLaughlin 6 years agoNew figures have revealed that 1,773 women are waiting to see a gynaecologist at Letterkenny University Hospital. The number of women…
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HealthLead StoriesNews
‘Enough is enough’ – Letterkenny health staff take strike action
by Rachel McLaughlin 6 years agoFour hundred health support staff are striking at Letterkenny University Hospital today in a dispute between SIPTU members and the…
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Updated: 5.35pm A strike this Wednesday by HSE support staff is expected to have a significant impact on Letterkenny University Hospital.…
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HealthLead StoriesNews
Patients urged only to attend busy Letterkenny A&E in ‘real emergencies’
by Staff Writer 6 years agoThe Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital is extremely busy today as staff deal with a high number of patients…
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News
Kathleen Lynch memorial dance raises €10,000 for LUH Oncology Ward
by Rachel McLaughlin 6 years agoThe Lynch family from St. Johnston proudly presented a cheque of €10,020 to the Letterkenny Oncology Ward today in memory…
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A planned strike involving hundreds of healthcare workers in Letterkenny University Hospital has been deferred. Significant disruption was expected at…
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The Short Stay Ward at Letterkenny University Hospital is to open this week with a capacity of ten beds. The…
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Lifestyle
Families affected by baby loss invited to Snowdrop Art Workshop
by Rachel McLaughlin 6 years agoA unique art project has been set up for Donegal families to celebrate the short lives of babies who have…
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Lead StoriesNews
Children discharged from hospital following weekend Aura incident
by Chris McNulty 6 years agoTwo children have been discharged from Letterkenny University Hospital following Saturday’s incident at the Aura Leisure Centre. Children discharged from…
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Lead StoriesNews
Aura management issue apology for ‘misleading statement’
by Chris McNulty 6 years agoManagement of the Aura Leisure Centre have issued an apology for a statement in which they inaccurately reported that all…