Some community based health services continuing to operate
Some community based health services are operating while others remain cancelled around the region following the ransomware cyberattack on the HSE’s computer network. All Donegal community diagnostics such as X-ray are cancelled until further notice. People are advised to call ahead to confirm if your child’s audiology appointment is going…
Call for resumption of X-ray services in Donegal Town, Killybegs and Ballyshannon
The HSE is being called on to resume X-ray services at three locations in south Donegal. Fianna Fail Councillor Micheál Naughton says people have been contacting him about the absence of X-ray facilities in Donegal Town, Killybegs and Ballyshannon. https://filedn.com/lglCaxamfnlV2gaMY6rU7tH/News%20Clips%202020/naughton%20x%20ray%2029%20edited%20.mp3
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…
Clarity sought on X-Ray facilities in Manorhamilton
Fresh calls have been made on HSE to clarify the position regarding the X-Ray facilities at Our Lady’s Hospital in Manorhamiton. Sinn Fein Councillor Padraig Fallon requested at yesterday’s monthly meeting of the Manorhamilton Municipal District of Leitrim Council that the local authority try and obtain what the latest update…
Councillor moves to allay fears over Donegal x-ray services
A South Donegal councillor says people in the areas served by Donegal Town and Killybegs community hospitals will continue to be provided with a full x-ray service. It follows recent concern about the service after a radiographer submitted their resignation, leading to fears that the position will not be advertised…
X-ray dept. upgrades for Donegal and Killybegs hospitals
Donegal and Killybegs are among four community hospitals in County Donegal that are to benefit from a total allocation of €900,000 to improve their x-ray units. The money will go to hospitals in Donegal, Killybegs, Dungloe and Carndonagh. Donegal Fianna Fail TD Pat ‘the Cope’ Gallagher says Killybegs Community Hospital…