HEALTH

Wick man recognised as one of the ‘most outstanding early-career scientists in the world’

A Wick man has received recognition as a pioneering young scientist and will head to the US for a research programme.

One woman’s mission to improve the lives of patients at Highlands’ only mental health hospital

A woman moved by the plight of patients who spend prolonged periods at the Highlands’ only mental health hospital is setting up a charity for them.

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Mobile units can help detect bowel cancer in Sutherland and other rural areas

Holyrood Notebook by Edward Mountain

‘It would set a precedent’: Warning to Brora Community Council over awarding grant for transport to hospital

The difficulties faced by some Brora residents in accessing transport for hospital visits were aired at a community council meeting.

Tain Health Walks set for Hilton of Cadboll next

Tain's weekly health walks continue on Wednesday (April 17) with a trip to Hilton of Cadboll.

NHS HIGHLAND: Balance needed between action and caution

Walking, cycling or gardening is good for our health - but we may need to be cautious about a sudden increase in activity, says our columnist.

North Highland NHS nurse up for national Royal College of Nursing award

AN NHS Highland nurse who covers Parkinson’s Disease and provides support to hundreds of patients across the north is up for a national award.

NHS Highland working to “improve patient experience” after our investigation highlights excessive waiting times for emergency treatment

NHS Highland is working to “improve patient experience” after we unearth evidence of excessive waiting times for people requiring emergency treatment.

12-hour shift on the front line with Inverness’s ambulance service

For 12-hours I witnessed the gruelling work our ambulance service in Inverness takes on each day in order to save lives.

People living in the Highlands encouraged to access Parkinson’s exercise programmes

High Life Highland is raising awareness of the support available in the region to mark World Parkinson’s Day today (April 11).

NHS patients in Highlands told: ‘It’s OK to Ask’

Patients are being encouraged to ask questions about their treatment as part of a campaign being promoted by NHS Scotland.

KAREN ANDERSON: How I overcame my 20-year cat allergy

For over 20 years I was allergic to cats. Not the slight sneezy type of allergic either.

NICKY MARR: Undoubtedly, lives will be saved by Duchess

Royal they may be, but they’re people too. Let’s grant them breathing space.

Fears NHS Highland’s £112 million deficit could see vascular surgery cut

MSP Fergus Ewing worries that could ‘threaten the availability of safe provision of other acute services such as trauma.’

HEALTH MATTERS: Health inequalities are a real issue we all need to work on

Our public health department has two principal priorities as part of work to improve and protect the health of Highland people, writes Dr Tim Allison.

Don't get caught out this Easter weekend – remember your prescription!

Staff at NHS 24 are asking the public to check they have enough of their prescribed medication to last over Easter or any spring holidays.

Highland MP demands action to tackle backlog of NDAS assessments for children

North MP Jamie Stone says it is "time for answers" five months after an NHS Highland review was launched.

HEALTH

Wick man recognised as one of the ‘most outstanding early-career scientists in the world’

One woman’s mission to improve the lives of patients at Highlands’ only mental health hospital

One woman’s mission to improve the lives of patients at Highlands’ only mental health hospital

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Mobile units can help detect bowel cancer in Sutherland and other rural areas

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Mobile units can help detect bowel cancer in Sutherland and other rural areas

‘It would set a precedent’: Warning to Brora Community Council over awarding grant for transport to hospital

‘It would set a precedent’: Warning to Brora Community Council over awarding grant for transport to hospital

Tain Health Walks set for Hilton of Cadboll next

Tain Health Walks set for Hilton of Cadboll next

NHS HIGHLAND: Balance needed between action and caution

NHS HIGHLAND: Balance needed between action and caution

North Highland NHS nurse up for national Royal College of Nursing award

North Highland NHS nurse up for national Royal College of Nursing award

NHS Highland working to “improve patient experience” after our investigation highlights excessive waiting times for emergency treatment

NHS Highland working to “improve patient experience” after our investigation highlights excessive waiting times for emergency treatment

12-hour shift on the front line with Inverness’s ambulance service

12-hour shift on the front line with Inverness’s ambulance service

People living in the Highlands encouraged to access Parkinson’s exercise programmes

People living in the Highlands encouraged to access Parkinson’s exercise programmes

NHS patients in Highlands told: ‘It’s OK to Ask’

NHS patients in Highlands told: ‘It’s OK to Ask’

KAREN ANDERSON: How I overcame my 20-year cat allergy

KAREN ANDERSON: How I overcame my 20-year cat allergy

NICKY MARR: Undoubtedly, lives will be saved by Duchess

NICKY MARR: Undoubtedly, lives will be saved by Duchess

Fears NHS Highland’s £112 million deficit could see vascular surgery cut

Fears NHS Highland’s £112 million deficit could see vascular surgery cut

HEALTH MATTERS: Health inequalities are a real issue we all need to work on

HEALTH MATTERS: Health inequalities are a real issue we all need to work on

Don't get caught out this Easter weekend – remember your prescription!

Don't get caught out this Easter weekend – remember your prescription!

Highland MP demands action to tackle backlog of NDAS assessments for children

Highland MP demands action to tackle backlog of NDAS assessments for children

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