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NHS Highland reguarly publishes media releases to keep the public informed about any  new services, latest health information updates and advice. See the latest news stories below or find out about news in your area by selecting a region on the left. Our Events and campaigns section tells you what is happening around NHS Highland. Our Topical Updates and Your Views for more detail on specific issues. Follow us on twitter and facebook for regular updates on comment on a whole range of matters. Visit also our section on meetings to get key updates from the Board of NHS Highland and other key committees.

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All wards set to reopen mid week
21/05/2013
Cleaning has begun at three Highland hospitals in a bid to reopening following a period of closure due to norovirus.
Dental hygienist Karen is Scotland's best
21/05/2013
A dental hygienist from Conon Bridge has cleaned up one of the top awards at the Scottish Dental Awards 2013.
Report on Men's Health Highland group meeting
20/05/2013

Men's Health Highland held a quarterly group meeting last Friday morning (17th May 2013)

Mr Piers Renshaw, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in Raigmore Hospital spoke about "Hip Fractures" and Mr Alastair MacGregor, Cognitive Behavioural Therapist at New Craigs, described some of the issues relating to " Men and Anger".

Dying to know campaign ‘lives on’ with family day in Nairn
17/05/2013

Issued by Nairn Citizen Advice Bureau

A new service that helps people in Nairn cope with the practical side of death and dying has seen a great level of interest, and is now hoping to reach even more people with a different kind of family day out in Nairn Community Centre on May 25th 11:30-4pm. The objective is to get people to think about their own death now, so that they can leave their life as a gift, rather than a burden, to their loved ones.

Exercise video goes Gaelic
16/05/2013
A Gaelic voice-over has been produced for a Canadian doctor’s health promotion video which extols the virtues of regular exercise.
Personality Disorder Day Service coming to Highland
15/05/2013
A day service for patients with Personality Disorder will be launching in Highland next month (June) and those with an interest in the service are being invited along to an open day this week to find out more about it.
First Meeting of Cowal Implementation Group
14/05/2013
Following the decision to implement the new integrated model for the provision of the
Out of Hours service within Cowal and in-patient care within Cowal Community
Hospital, a 24/7 Implementation Governance Group has been set up. It held its first
meeting on the 9th May 2013.
NHS Highland Implements Scottish National Patient Management System
14/05/2013
InterSystems, a global leader in software for connected healthcare, today announced that NHS Highland is the latest Scottish Health Board to implement the national patient management system.  The innovative solution uses InterSystems TrakCare, an Internet-based unified healthcare information system that rapidly delivers the benefits of an electronic patient record.
Islay Clinical Review (14th May 2013)
14/05/2013
Argyll & Bute Community Health Partnership (CHP) is in the early stages of a
comprehensive assessment of healthcare services and future needs for Islay
residents with the aim of improving and updating the healthcare experiences
on the island.
Diarrhoea and Vomiting – NHS Highland
13/05/2013
Two more hospitals are closed to new admissions and visitors are being asked not to attend while staff in both hospitals deal with several cases of diarrhoea and vomiting.
Final Spring Men's Health Highland talks
13/05/2013

THE ever popular series of Men’s Health Highland talks continues this Friday at Inshes Church.

Over the last few months, several speakers from across NHS Highland’s services have enthralled listeners with informative presentations regarding issues affecting the health of men in Highland.

International Nurses Day
10/05/2013
As International Nurses Day (12 May) approaches NHS Highland is taking the opportunity to showcase a group of nurses that, while some will not have heard of them, if you’ve been an inpatient since 2006 you are likely to have been seen by them.
Diarrhoea and Vomiting – Raigmore Hospital and Nairn Town and County
10/05/2013
A Surgical Ward (3C) in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness and Nairn Town and County Hospital are closed to new admissions and visitors are being asked not to attend while staff in both hospitals deal with several cases of diarrhoea and vomiting.
Shortlist for Hygienist of the year announced
08/05/2013
A Dental Hygienist from NHS Highland is through to the finals of the Scottish Dental Awards 2013.
Big Lottery funded report on support for family carers in Highland will inform and improve services
08/05/2013

Issued by Alzheimer Scotland

A new report published today highlights key challenges for dementia support in Highland and Argyll and Bute, particularly in rural areas.

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