Mar 1, 2018 | News, Past Projects
New CT Scanner delivered The Friends of LUH are delighted to announce the delivery and commissioning of a new CT Scanner. The new CT scanner is now fully functional since Monday, 26th February 2018. Chairman of the Friends, Mr Peter Cutliffe thanked all those who...
Dec 20, 2017 | Past Projects
In 2010 The Friends purchased a vital piece of radiology equipment called a SAN (Storage Area Network). This technology allows clinical staff to view CT & MRI scans and X-ray images on their computer screens in a much quicker manner than the old disc system...
Dec 20, 2017 | Past Projects
The Friends donated over €47,000 to enable the hospital to purchase a GE Logiq P5 Pro Ultrasound Machine. This ultrasound machine is for dedicated use in the Oncology Unit by Consultant Oncologists on patients who require interventions. Dexa Scanner (2007) In 2007 the...
Dec 20, 2017 | Past Projects
In 2004 the Friends of Letterkenny General Hospital provided a seven seater people carrier for residents in Mental Health Residential Units in Letterkenny. This vehicle is used to enhance the therapeutic group activities by enabling clients to be taken to external...
Dec 20, 2017 | Past Projects
The Friends have been responsible for fundraising for two Oncology Buses. The original Oncology Bus was purchased in 2001 to transport patients to cancer treatment hospitals in Dublin such as St.Lukes in Rathgar and the second bus was purchased in 2005. The Oncology...
Dec 20, 2017 | Past Projects
In 1998 the Friends campaign centred on raising funds for the purchase of Cardiac Rehabilitation Equipment which is vitally important to improve the quality of life for patients after a cardiac event (e.g. a heart attack) The equipment resembles items that would...
