Sligo hospital marks milestone with more than one million patient X-Ray examinations
The Radiology Department in Sligo University Hospital is celebrating a milestone as it marks one million patient examinations since introducing a new imaging system nine years ago. The hospital was the first in the country to go live with the National Integrated Medical Imaging system in June 2011. It is…
Woman arrested following assault at a Sligo Hospital
A woman has been arrested at a Sligo Hospital after a hospital worker was assaulted. Gardaí arrested and charged the 24 year old at 7.30am this morning. She was was detained under the Public Order Act and taken to Ballymote Garda Station. The woman is due to appear before a…
HSE denies there will be any delay to new psychiatric unit at Sligo university Hospital
The HSE denies there will be any delay to the construction of the new psychiatric unit at Sligo University Hospital. Politicians raised concerns earlier this week that the project could be delayed far beyond the planned opening timeline of 2020. But in a statement today, the HSE denies this and…
Efforts ongoing to fill consultant posts at Sligo hospital
Three of six vacant consultant posts at Sligo University Hospital are currently filled on a temporary basis. However, efforts are being made to fill them permanently. Sligo Sinn Fein Councillors Chris MacManus says he received figures from the HSE showing that there were six vacant consultant posts in Sligo University…
€5m settlement in Sligo hospital case
The HSE has made a € 5m settlement with the family of a boy with cerebral palsy in a case taken over the handling of his birth at Sligo General Hospital. The case, which was settled without an admission of liability, was taken by his mother Lisa Carpenter who lives…
Overcrowding crisis to be discussed with Health Minister in Donegal today
The overcrowding crisis at Letterkenny University Hospital is one of a number of topics which will be discussed with Health minister Simon Harris on his visit to Donegal today. There are 22 people waiting for a hospital bed at the hospital this morning according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives…
Unlawful killing verdict reached in Sligo murder inquest
A verdict of unlawful killing was reached at an inquest into the death of Sam Smith held in Sligo this afternoon. A jury of six men and two women reached a unanimous verdict before coroner Eamon MacGowan. The 23 year old was shot at his home in Carroll drive, Sligo…