Over 100 senior doctors from Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) and local GPs have issued an urgent call for a meeting with Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill to address what they describe as a critical threat to patient care and health equality in the North West. They point out that despite being the sole hospital […]
LUH pushes alternative plan as calls grow for surgical hub in Donegal
By Róise Collins A LETTERKENNY councillor has called on the HSE and Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) to prioritise a business case for the development of a surgical hub in Donegal. However, LUH General Manager Sean Murphy has expressed support for an alternative larger ambulatory (non-inpatient) care unit. Advertisement At Tuesday’s meeting of the Regional Health […]
Fresh Take: Health conference shines a light on so many issues
By Sabrina Sweeney Most people who choose a career in Ireland’s health service do so, not for the pay or the work-life balance, but because they care and want to make a difference in the lives of others. These days, however, more and more are struggling to keep going. A recent survey by Fórsa, Ireland’s […]
Public urged to consider care options on Bank Holiday
THE HSE are urging people to consider all care options ahead of Easter Bank Holiday weekend. Bank holiday weekends and extended good weather usually bring additional pressure on the health system but the HSE have plans in place across hospital and community services to ensure patients can access the care they need in the right setting. Tony Canavan, […]
HSE worker loses court challenge over alleged data breach on work phone
A BURTONPORT Health Service Executive (HSE) employee has lost a High Court challenge to the Data Protection Commission’s (DPC) decision to refuse to investigate an alleged data breach related to personal information on his work phone. Eamon McShane claimed he lost €1,400 in crypto currency as a result of the May 2021 cyber attack on the HSE computer […]
Covid and Norovirus outbreaks at LUH and Emergency Dept extremely busy
The HSE say the Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) is extremely busy this evening with high numbers of people attending the department who need to be admitted to hospital for ongoing treatment. Over the last three days 411 people attended the Emergency Department in LUH. Currently there are 99 people in the ED […]
Anger as details emerge of plans to locate new surgical hub in Sligo University Hospital
By Róise Collins PROPOSALS for the development of a new Surgical Hub at Sligo University Hospital have been met with strong criticism from councillors, with one describing the move as a “kick in the teeth to the people of Donegal.” As part of the current programme for Government, there was an expectation that an additional […]
Additional consultant appointed to tackle respiratory waiting lists
By Róise Collins AN additional consultant has been appointed to the respiratory team at Letterkenny University Hospital to help tackle lengthy waiting lists. The third permanent consultant has been added to the team as part of a number of initiatives introduced by the HSE to reduce waiting times for respiratory appointments in the county. Advertisement The […]
Meehan criticises HSE over cancer treatment timeframe
By Paul McElwee LETTERKENNY University Hospital has been singled out by a local councillor as part of a wider criticism of cancer treatment waiting times in the HSE in the West and North West. Independent Cllr Declan Meehan, who represents Donegal on the Regional Health Forum, spoke after receiving the information on waiting times at […]
Tory Island is again without nursing cover
Donegal Deputy and Sinn Féin Spokesperson for Finance Pearse Doherty has called the news that Tory Island will be without a nurse for the next ten days “unacceptable.” The Sinn Féin TD was speaking yesterday after news was circulated to those on the island. Teachta Doherty said: Advertisement “Tory Island going without a nurse again for ten days cannot be allowed to happen. It is absolutely […]