A young GAA player was removed by the Rescue 118 helicopter from a Co Donegal GAA pitch after suffering a fall on Thursday. The girl was taking part in an U16 game at Downings GAA ground when the incident happened at about 9pm. Advertisement It is understood the girl fell awkwardly and hurt her […]
No radiologist available at LUH on one day this week
A cancer patient, the mother called on the HSE to put in place the offer of proper, long-term contracts in a bid to entice medical professionals
Doherty demands urgent answers about cardiac care at LUH
Deputy Pearse Doherty, Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson, is demanding an urgent explanation from the Minister for Health after it was revealed this week that cardiac rehabilitation services have been suspended at its unit housed at Letterkenny hospital’s St Conal’s Campus. It’s understood that the decision to close the facility was taken due to equipment failure […]
New Hospital building needs to be fire-proofed
The HSE can confirm that there are minor remedial fire proofing works to be carried out at the Medical block at Letterkenny University Hospital.
Crisis at LUH due to increased bed demand
The escalation policy has been partially invoked almost continually over the past six weeks in order to deal with increasing bed demand.
Emergency Department Delays at LUH
The Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital is extremely busy today, 31 May with significant numbers of patients awaiting admission to the hospital. We apologise to patients and their families for these delays. The Full Capacity Protocol has been implemented and all efforts continue to be made to identify patients who are appropriate for […]
New €3.4m project at LUH will be complete within days
Both units are co-located to the southern end of the original 1960s building and were both significantly affected by the flood waters of July 2013.
Emergency Department for ‘real emergencies only’
“ Letterkenny University Hospital is urging the public to only come to the Emergency Department in the case of a real emergency and should contact their GP or Out of Hours service in the first instance. A statement issued by the hospital said: “The Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital is extremely busy today with […]
Second Breast Surgeon Welcomed in Letterkenny
Significant progress has been made for the appointment of a second breast consultant at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH), following discussions with Saolta Group representatives and Department of Health at Altnagelvin Hospital in Derry. Donegal Minister Joe McHugh has welcomed the announcement, saying, “I know those who have campaigned for this are pleased with this news, as am […]
Pringle Calls for a Breast Surgeon Consultant at LUH
Independent TD Thomas Pringle has accused Minister Joe Mc Hugh of reneging on his commitments for a Breast Surgeon Consultant at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH). Fine Gael TD Joe McHugh confirmed back in January 2016 that a new consultant breast surgeon post would be filled at Letterkenny University Hospital however Minister Harris yesterday revealed during a […]