Visiting restrictions in place at Sligo University Hospital
Visiting restrictions are in place in some areas of Sligo University Hospital as staff continue to deal with an outbreak of Covid-19. One visitor per inpatient is permitted each day between 6pm to 8pm which must be must be pre-arranged by contacting the relevant ward or unit. Management are also…
People encouraged to attend appointments at community health clinics
In the latest update from the HSE, all Community x-rays and online group psychology sessions in Donegal are cancelled. Most community health services are operating as normal across the region, however, appointments for new clients in the G.U.M. clinic in Sligo are cancelled. Those with children due an audiology, hearing…
Numerous hospital cancellations from Monday
A wide range of appointments in Sligo and Letterkenny University Hospital will be cancelled from Monday as the ransomware attack on the HSE IT systems continues to have a considerable impact on services. All outpatient clinics are cancelled, all diagnostics including x-ray, CT scans, MRI appointments and cardiac investigations are…
Sligo University Hospital’s Remembrance Service goes online this year
Sligo University Hospital’s Remembrance Service is going online this year. The service is normally held in person for those who have suffered the loss of a baby or child or experienced pregnancy loss. Due to the ongoing pandemic, the service is virtual this year with numerous contributors to a YouTube…
Visiting restrictions remain in north west hospitals
Management at Sligo University Hospital are reminding the public that visiting restrictions remain in place. Measures were introduced at the Hospital in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic that are still being implemented with similar ones also in place at Letterkenny University Hospital. General Manager, Grainne McCann, says that other…
Patient numbers increase at Letterkenny Hospital ED
Letterkenny University Hospital is continuing to experience a high volume of patients at its Emergency Department today. Over 150 people have attended the ED over the last three consecutive days – this is around 40% more than usual. In a statement to Ocean FM news from the Saolta Healthcare Group…
Woman’s medical files dumped near Letterkenny University Hospital
A woman’s medical files Saolta have been found dumped near Letterkenny University Hospital. The documents were discovered in Bernard McGlinchey Park, close to the Hospital. Saolta, which manages the hospital, says there will be a full investigation to establish how it occurred. This comes as medical files were also found…