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 […]
HSE confirm new GP appointed to Ardara Health Centre
The HSE has announced the successful recruitment of Dr. Charles McManus as the new GP for Ardara Health Centre. Dr. McManus is set to officially begin his role tomorrow, taking over from Dr. Mireille Sweeney, who retires today. To ensure a smooth transition, the surgery will be closed tomorrow to accommodate the handover process. Advertisement […]
HSE responds to Fahan Health Centre story
THE Health Service Executive have said they will continue to engage with local community representatives to allay any concerns with regard to the provision of the Public Health Nurse service to the Fahan area. The HSE was responding to a story in the Monday edition of the Donegal News which referred to changes in the […]
HSE concerned over spike in measles cases in Donegal
By Tara McCormack The HSE and the Department of Public Health have expressed significant concern regarding the recent surge in measles cases. Over the past four weeks, an alarming number of new cases have been reported, particularly in the North Donegal area. Advertisement Public Health Consultant, Dr. Anthony Breslin, highlighted the troubling situation, noting that […]
Pringle criticises HSE’s silence on Ardara GP
By Tara McCormack INDEPENDENT TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, and independent Senator Eileen Flynn have strongly criticised the HSE for failing to provide clear answers regarding the appointment of a new GP for the Ardara community. With just days remaining until the current GP, Dr. Mirelle Sweeney, leaves her position, the community is still in […]
HSE gives Ardara GP update
by Louise Doyle THE HSE has said it is ‘actively recruiting’ for a GP for Ardara Health Centre, where the doctor there is due to work their last day in less than two weeks. Concern emerged that the surgery would be without a GP when Dr Mireille Sweeney finishes on August 22. Advertisement Dr Sweeney raised serious […]
Fire upgrade works force respite beds to close
by Louise Doyle A NUMBER of respite beds in St Joseph’s Community Hospital were forced to close in the wake of a HIQA inspection which flagged the need for continued fire upgrade works. Concern emerged this week that respite facilities had been removed from the Stranorlar based hospital with immediate effect following the inspection on Friday last. Advertisement […]
108 people died in LUH’s emergency department in the last five years
by Louise Doyle THERE will be “catastrophic outcomes” for patients if the State and HSE do not urgently intervene to address overcrowding and capacity issues, the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) has warned. The warning comes in the wake of stark data this week, revealing 108 people have died in Letterkenny University Hospital’s (LUH) Emergency Department […]