HSE West and North West is delivering strong results and is at the forefront of integrated care closer to home under the Enhanced Community Care (ECC) Programme, with increasing numbers of patients accessing specialist services in the community and fewer requiring hospital admission.
Letterkenny University Hospital’s Critical Care Outreach (CCO) service is playing a pivotal role in improving the early detection and management of deteriorating patients, strengthening patient care and safety and providing vital support to clinical teams across the hospital.
As World No Tobacco Day approaches (31 May), Stephen Donegan’s story serves as a reminder that with the right support, determination and encouragement, quitting smoking is achievable.
The Leitrim man is celebrating more than a year smoke-free after successfully quitting smoking with the support of the HSE Stop Smoking Service and RehabCare.
Throughout the month of May, the extraordinary dedication of nurses and midwifes is celebrated around the world, with International day of the Midwife taking place on 05 May and International Nurses Day on 12 May.
Letterkenny University Hospital is proud to celebrate International Day of the Midwife today (05 May), by recognising the invaluable contribution midwives make to the health and wellbeing of mothers, babies and families. Helping support women and families through some of life’s most meaningful moments.