The HSE has confirmed the commencement of vital day services at Ballyshannon Community Hospital following the recruitment of necessary staff. The commitment comes following the opening of the long-stay beds at the South Donegal hospital earlier this week. The hospital was launched last April with a commitment of 52 long-stay beds, 20 short-stay beds, and […]
HSE source agency occupational therapist following unsuccessful recruitment campaign
by Dionne Meehan AN agency occupational therapist has been sourced by the HSE for a facility in Stranorlar following an unsuccessful recruitment campaign. The detail is contained in a report following an inspection of Edencrest and Cloghan Flat. Advertisement The designated centre was inspected by Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) over a two-day period on […]
13 short stay beds opened in Falcarragh Community Hospital
THIRTEEN short stay care beds have opened in the Falcarragh Community Hospital. This comes as a result of a major capital refurbishment program which is currently taking place at the hospital on a phased basis. The welcomed news was announced by the HSE on Thursday following registration approval by HIQA. Advertisement A HSE spokesperson said: […]
Solar project go-ahead at St Joseph’s Community Hospital
AN exciting new project is to be rolled out at St Joseph’s Community Hospital in Stranorlar as part of the HSE’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and decarbonisation. In collaboration with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, which is providing 50 per cent funding for this project, a ground-mounted solar array is set to be installed […]
People urged to get vaccinated for winter
OLDER people, at risk groups and health care workers are being urged to get vaccinated against both the flu and Covid-19. The HSE winter vaccination programme is now underway in the West and North West with the roll out of the free flu and Covid-19 vaccines to recommended groups. Both flu and Covid-19 vaccines are recommended for […]
Donegal celebrates National Breastfeeding week with events and expert support
Week takes place from October 1 to 7, with a theme that focuses on supporting mothers and their babies from the early stages of pregnancy through to their breastfeeding journey. The HSE has published the Breastfeeding Action Plan Progress Report (2016-2023), highlighting the importance of breastfeeding in protecting babies against numerous illnesses and meeting their […]
HSE must answer questions on cancelled transportation for people with disabilities – Senator Nikki Bradley
THE HSE decision to cancel transportation for people with disabilities to disability day service units is leaving families in distress, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Senator Nikki Bradley, said that the HSE needs to provide alternative transport arrangements when last minute cancellations occur. “It has been confirmed that almost 40 people with disabilities in […]
HSE ‘prioritising referrals’ to Physio Department
by Louise Doyle THE HSE has said it is continuing to “prioritise referrals” within Letterkenny Community Physiotherapy Department “based on clinical need”. In a statement to the Donegal News, a HSE spokesperson said that while Letterkenny Community Physiotherapy Department continues to “operate below capacity”, efforts are being made to give recruitment precedence in a bid to address a challenging […]
HSE vaccination initiative targeting newborns to get underway
By Louise Doyle THE HSE is to ramp up vaccination programmes, including a new initiative this weekend for newborn babies in a bid to tackle an anticipated winter surge in respiratory infections. Consultant in Public Health Medicine, Department of Public Health, HSE West and North West, Dr Anthony Breslin, told the Donegal News that a […]
HSE urges Donegal to avail of MMR vaccine for measles protection
The HSE has issued a strong advisory emphasising that the MMR vaccine remains the only reliable protection against measles. Given the highly infectious nature of the disease, they are urging all eligible individuals to ensure they have received two doses of the MMR vaccine to achieve full immunity. The HSE’s current MMR vaccine catch-up programme […]