38 h. ago Almost 900 women on waiting lists for endometriosis care across four hospitals

Endometriosis causes cells, similar to those in the lining of the womb, to grow outside the uterus and can cause a range of symptoms, with some people experiencing chronic, debilitating pain

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4 d. ago New Donegal patient and carers advocacy group seeks office equipment donations

Pictured: Danny Sweeney McGinley, CEO of IHNAPA and Dr Vikrant Parihar, Consultant Gastroenterologist A new patient and carer advocacy group… The post New Donegal patient and carers advocacy group seeks office equipment donations appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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5 d. ago Staff shortages preventing environmental policy implementation in Ireland, study finds

Staff shortages preventing environmental policy implementation in Ireland, study finds  Phys.org

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1 week ago Intellectual disability consultant to join child and adolescent mental health services in Donegal

A new Mental Health Intellectual Disability (MHID) consultant is due to start work with CAMHS patients in Donegal in January.… The post Intellectual disability consultant to join child and adolescent mental health services in Donegal appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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1 week ago More than 1,300 patients endure +24 hour waits at LUH Emergency Department

Over 1,300 people had to wait over 24 hours in the emergency department of Letterkenny University Hospital before being either… The post More than 1,300 patients endure +24 hour waits at LUH Emergency Department appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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1 week ago 19 Donegal patients waiting in hospitals due to home help staffing shortage

Over 280 people in Donegal are waiting on home help, including some patients who are waiting to be discharged from… The post 19 Donegal patients waiting in hospitals due to home help staffing shortage appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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1 week ago Renal unit at Letterkenny University Hospital to grow to 21 patient capacity

Construction on an extension of the renal unit at Letterkenny University Hospital is expected to begin by the end of… The post Renal unit at Letterkenny University Hospital to grow to 21 patient capacity appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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1 week ago UHG under pressure today with highest trolley figures nationwide

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM UHG has the highest number of patients on trolleys in the country today. There are 73 patients waiting for a bed at the city hospital, according to the INMO. That’s by far the highest figure nationwide, followed by 62 at University Hospital Limerick and 34 at Sligo […] The post UHG under pressure today with highest trolley figures nationwide appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Councillors criticise failure to fill staff shortages that would maintain facilities

A much-used running track in Ballinasloe has been closed down after it was vandalised by thugs – much to the annoyance of the many athletes and teenagers for whom this is a vital resource. The issue was raised by at a recent meeting of Ballinasloe Municipal Council by Cllr Evelyn Parsons, where it was stated […] The post Councillors criticise failure to fill staff shortages that would maintain facilities appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Donegal paramedic develops AI tool to speed up emergency care

In a health emergency, when every second matters, tasks like checking a patient’s medication can slow emergency crews significantly. Donegal… The post Donegal paramedic develops AI tool to speed up emergency care appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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