The HSE continue to operate walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics this week in Donegal. No appointment is needed and you can attend any of these walk-in clinics to receive your next booster vaccine if you are 18 years and over. Everyone will be offered a bivalent booster vaccine. Vaccines are proven to be your best protection […]
HPV catch-up clinics to be held in Donegal
Clinics will be held in Donegal in the coming weeks as part of the Laura Brennan HPV vaccine catch-up programme. The programme is aimed at those aged 16 or older who did not get their HPV vaccine yet and were previously eligible Advertisement Eligible people can register on www.hpv.ie for an appointment for a free […]
INMO urge HSE to properly fund NowDoc to ensure safety
THE INMO is urging the HSE to properly fund the NowDoc service in Donegal and Leitrim to ensure it is safe for patients and staff. In a recent statement, INMO Industrial Relations Officer, Neal Donoghue said nurses working in NowDoc throughout the Covid-19 pandemic sounded the alarm in relation to the serious lack of investment […]
Data breach at hospital after files found under patient’s bed
LETTERKENNY University Hospital is managing a data breach, the Donegal News can reveal. A source told the Donegal News 26 medical files were found under the bed of a patient earlier this month. Instead of being handed over to staff, the document was removed from the facility. A HSE spokesperson confirmed to the Donegal News it […]
Additional walk-in Covid-19 vaccination clinics over Bank Holiday weekend in Donegal
The HSE will be operating additional walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics this Bank Holiday weekend in Donegal. No appointment is needed and you can attend any of these walk-in clinics, located around the country, to receive your next booster vaccine if you are 18 years and over. Everyone will be offered a bivalent booster vaccine. Vaccines […]
New X-Ray department open in Letterkenny
A new state of the art community x-ray facility is now operational at the Errigal Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Hub. The new facility is located on the Kilmacrennan Road, Letterkenny opposite the entrance to the Emergency Department, Letterkenny University Hospital. The new facility is the fifth community x-ray location operating across Donegal Community Healthcare Network […]
More than 130 on waiting list in Donegal for Camhs appointment
ALMOST 140 children and young people in Donegal are currently waiting for an appointment with the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (Camhs). Figures provided to the Donegal News show 136 children and young people are currently waiting to be seen across the three Camhs teams in the county North Donegal has the highest number […]
Permanent GP set to start in Dunkineely on Monday
THE HSE has confirmed that a permanent GP has been recruited for Dunkineely. Dr Janinda Muhandiramge will take up the role from Monday, January 30th. Advertisement The surgery had been without a GP since November, with people having to attend Glenties for appointments. In the interim, Dr Charles McManus was providing cover for GMS […]
HSE to offer COVID-19 vaccinations at Donegal V Kerry match
The HSE is offering people the chance to get vaccinated this weekend at the Donegal V Kerry game in Ballybofey. Donegal COVID-19 Vaccination Team will have their mobile vaccination unit outside MacCumhail Park, Ballybofey, from 12pm to 5pm on Sunday next January 29th. Those attending the Round 1 of the Allianz Football League Division 1 […]
Major boost for new Lifford hospital
PLANS for a new hospital in Lifford have taken a significant step forward following talks between the HSE and Donegal County Council. A 3.5 acre space for the facility has been identified as part of a much wider redevelopment of lands along the N14. If granted permission, the hospital will consist of a 25-bed unit, a primary […]