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 for […]
105 patients currently waiting in LUH’s emergency department
The Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) is extremely busy with high numbers of people attending the department who need to be admitted to hospital for ongoing treatment. There are currently 105 patients in the Emergency Department with five ambulances in queue with additional calls in the community. The hospital is advising that patients […]
Child struck by car in Letterkenny
AN investigation is underway after a child was struck by a car in Letterkenny at the weekend. The road traffic collision occurred in the cinema car park on Sunday, October 5 at approximately 5.15pm. The child was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital to receive medical treatment. Her injuries are not life threatening in nature. A garda spokesperson […]
Fresh Take: Surgical Hub crisis needs our full support
by Sabrina Sweeney Simmering concerns in March over the proposed location of a new surgical hub to serve the north west have now boiled over into a full-blown crisis for healthcare in Donegal. It’s understood a decision has been made regionally by the HSE to locate the day-case and planned surgery services at Sligo University […]
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 […]
Long wait times at LUH’s emergency department
The Emergency Department at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) is extremely busy with high numbers of people attending the department who need to be admitted to hospital for ongoing treatment. In the past 24 hours 203 people attended at Emergency Department. All escalation areas in the hospital are in use. There are currently 77 patients in […]
LUH introduce two-way text reminder service for outpatient appointments
LETTERKENNY University Hospital (LUH) has launched a two-way SMS text messaging reminder service for patients who have Physiotherapy outpatient appointments. Over time, LUH aims to expand this service to include all outpatient appointments, making it available to the wider public. The new service will enhance patient engagement and reduce missed appointments by engaging with patients […]
Motorcyclist hospitalised following collision
A MOTORCYCLIST was hospitalised following a road traffic collision with a lorry on Monday. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses in relation to a two-vehicle road traffic collision on the R242 at Norrira, Malin, on Monday, April 28, shortly before 2.35pm. The collision involved a lorry and a motorcycle. The motorcyclist was removed from the scene to be taken […]
Three nursing staff members at LUH honoured with special awards
Three outstanding staff from Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) have been acknowledged for the difference they make in their patients’ lives. At a ceremony in the hospital today, Nollaig Simms, Aimee Lynch and Ciaran Callaghan were chosen to receive a DAISY Award after being nominated by co-workers and patients. Following the resounding success of the DAISY […]
LUH is ‘extremely busy’ with long wait times in the ED
There are currently 113 patients in the Emergency Department with 23 patients waiting to be admitted.