LETTERKENNY University Hospital (LUH) has announced the appointment of Una Cardin as the hospital’s new Director of Nursing. Originally from Derry, Una has lived in Donegal for almost 20 years. She brings a wealth of experience in oncology and nursing leadership, having most recently held the position of Assistant Director for Operations and Service Improvement […]
Donegal man’s walk in memory of his late wife raises much needed funds
A Donegal man who undertook a fundraising walk of the Camino in memory of his late wife has presented a cheque from the funds raised to Letterkenny University Hospital and the Donegal Hospice. Retired judge, Seán MacBride from Moville, who completed part of the Camino, a historic pilgrimage route, in memory of his late wife, […]
Hospital warns of ‘very long waiting times’ at Emergency Department
LETTERKENNY University Hospital is advising patients attending the Emergency Department of very long waiting times this afternoon. They say the Emergency Department is extremely busy today with high numbers of people attending the department who need to be admitted to hospital for ongoing treatment. As of early afternoon, there have been 67 presentations to the […]
Death occurs of former UNIFI chief executive, Brian Parke
THE funeral took place yesterday afternoon of the former Chairman and Chief Executive of UNIFI in Letterkenny, Brian Parke. Mr Parke of Millbrook, Ballyboe, Rathmullan, died in Letterkenny University Hospital on Saturday. Part of the senior management at UNIFI for many years, Mr Parke was a very well known and highly respected figure. Advertisement His […]
Letterkenny road works could last for 12 months
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By Chris Ashmore WORKS on an Active Travel Project on one of Letterkenny’s busiest roads – which will see the installation of new cycle paths and pavements but at the expense of removing turning lanes for vehicles – could take between nine and 12 months to complete, the Donegal News can reveal. Traffic came to […]
Artist presents painting to hospital to say thanks for the care she received
A FORMER patient at Letterkenny University Hospital who returned with a gift of a painting, said she wanted to share a small piece of beauty as a way of saying thanks for the care she received. Artist Vivienne Byrne Baruch paid a visit back to the hospital on Friday to present her painting in appreciation […]
‘Substantial’ number of patients to LUH by ambulance
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“A SUBSTANTIAL” number of patients arrived to Letterkenny University Hospital’s Emergency Department on Tuesday, the HSE has said. In a statement on Tuesday evening, the HSE said 105 patients were waiting in the hospital’s emergency department, with five ambulances queued up outside. However, we were reliably informed that the number of ambulances waiting was 11. […]
Making a difference to their patients’ lives – LUH staff members are honoured
THREE outstanding staff members at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) have been acknowledged for the difference they make in their patients’ lives. At a ceremony in the hospital on Friday, Laura Sweeney, Pauline Ferry and Claire McBride were chosen to receive a ‘DAISY Award’ after being nominated by co-workers and patients. The DAISY Award is an […]
Donegal COPD patients benefit from CARE virtual ward
THE initiative in Donegal is changing how Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is managed, delivering significant clinical and economic benefits while empowering patients to manage their condition at home. The Community and Acute Respiratory Excellence (CARE) Virtual Ward (CVW) is a 20-bedded remote care model funded by the Sláintecare Integration Fund. It was launched in […]
Woman sustained head injury following fall in nursing home, inquest hears
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by Louise Doyle AN elderly woman died after sustaining a traumatic head injury following a fall in a nursing home in Letterkenny, an inquest into her death heard. Josephine McGinty passed away in Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) on September 7, 2021, a day after she fell in the ensuite bathroom of her bedroom at Larissa Lodge Nursing […]