New surgical block critical for the future of Sligo University Hospital but doctors make case for it to be located in Letterkenny
Sligo Champion
Short and long term measures have been outlined by the HSE to address growing issues at Sligo University Hospital.
Leaking roofs and indequate infrastructure at the hospital were outlined in The Sligo Champion recently after complaints were revealed from consultants about operations having to be cancelled regularly due to rain water coming into the orthopaedic theatre.
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