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NHS Highland publishes frequent press releases to let you know about new services and the latest health information and advice from our experts. See NHS Highland news stories that were released in 2008 below.

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Further update on Outbreak of Clostridium difficile 23.01.12
23/01/2012
The current situation (as at midday today) regarding the recent outbreak of Clostridium difficile in Raigmore Hospital is as follows:
New Dunbar Dental Clinic to open in the New Year
28/12/2011
The new dental clinic at the Dunbar Hospital in Thurso, which has been built at a cost of £1.2 million, will significantly improve access to NHS dental services in Caithness when it opens on January 11 next year.
Change is always painful but the status quo is not an option
22/12/2011
North Highland Community Health Partnership (CHP) Governance Committee has been unable to come to an agreement on the proposed model for the redesign of services in the area.
Next steps for review of services provided from Ross Memorial Hospital site
21/12/2011
The Mid Highland Community Health Partnership (CHP) Governance Committee received an update on the ongoing review of services delivered from the Ross Memorial Hospital site in Dingwall at their meeting on Skye on Friday December 16.
Workshop to look at options for health services in Glenelg and Arnisdale
21/12/2011
A workshop is to be held in Glenelg to give local people a chance to be involved in designing health services for the Glenelg and Arnisdale area.
Take up the Smoke Free Home Challenge
20/12/2011
With more people making an attempt to stop smoking in recent years one Highland resident is urging those who want to stop to sign up to the ‘Smoke-Free Home Challenge’.
Support over the festive period
20/12/2011
Christmas and New Year are a time for celebration. It’s a time for being with friends and family, for sharing memories and for exchanging gifts. Yet for many people it’s also a time of increased stress, for financial worries, for reminders of sad times and loss.
Drink safely over the festive season
19/12/2011
Most of us enjoy having a drink with family and friends during the festive season as it helps us to relax and socialise - we can forget our worries for a while, maybe feel more confident and a bit happier.
Consultation on pharmaceutical care in the NHS Highland area
19/12/2011
NHS Highland is inviting local people to have their say on pharmaceutical services in the Board area.
Solvent abuse – talk about it
14/12/2011
The Highlands Youth Action Service (YAS) is currently running a campaign to raise awareness of Volatile Substance Misuse, also known as solvent abuse and glue sniffing.
Highland Alcohol and Drug Partnership Advice over the festive period
12/12/2011
The run up to Christmas can be party season for many people. However, sometimes you can take the party too far and be putting your life at risk. With this in mind The Highland Alcohol and Drugs Partnership (HADP) is issuing the following advice on the risks involved with drug and alcohol use during the festive period.
Keep warm, keep well this winter
12/12/2011
Keeping warm is one of the best ways of ensuring that you stay well and healthy this winter.
Workshop looks at options for services for older people in the Dingwall area
12/12/2011
Almost 60 people attended a second workshop in Dingwall to give local people ongoing opportunities to be involved in designing local health services.
Power cut at Kinlochleven Surgery
09/12/2011
Kinlochleven Surgery currently has no power and the phone networks are down due to severe weather.
Power restored to Belford Hospital
09/12/2011
Full power has been restored to Belford Hospital in Fort William following a power cut yesterday (8th December) due to severe weather.
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