TWO Donegal cancer groups said they were ‘cautiously optimistic’ that a second breast surgeon would be appointed to Letterkenny University Hospital.
Sixteen consultant posts vacant at Letterkenny Hospital
Temporary locum arrangements are currently in place for one in three permanent consultant posts in Letterkenny.
Public urged to attend vigil at LUH on Thursday
“It will be a peaceful vigil. This is not an attack on the hardworking hospital staff, but a stand against the government.”
Locum oncologist for LUH to take up post in March
“The Oncology Clinical Team and Hospital management are very aware of the additional stress associated with cancer patients having to travel.”
Chemotherapy referrals suspended at LUH
“It is yet to be seen if this entire episode could have been avoided had earlier intervention and action on the part of authorities been undertaken.”
Public urged to support protest at LUH on Monday
“LUH is under-funded, under-staffed, under-resourced, and we have an inadequate ambulance service. This is not acceptable in this day and age.”
LUH emergency department under pressure this afternoon
Members of the public have been advised to attend the emergency department “only in the case of real emergencies”.
Emergency department at LUH “extremely busy” today
The Full Capacity Protocol has been implemented and all efforts continue to be made to identify patients who are appropriate for discharge.
Woman airlifted to hospital after fall
The female casualty suffered a lower limb fracture, wrist and facial injuries.
LUH to have second consultant breast surgeon
“Hopefully in the very near future, Donegal women will reap the benefits of this second appointment and waiting times will be reduced.”