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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 the latest NHS Highland news stories relating to the North Highland area below.

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NHS Highland Event Open to All Wednesday 5 September 2012
24/08/2012

NHS Highland Event Open to All Wednesday 5 September 2012

Eden Court Theatre, Inverness

NHS Highland is holding a free event “Putting Quality First”. Open to the public it will take place in Eden Court Theatre, Inverness and will be facilitated by experienced Health Journalist, Pennie Taylor. Places must be reserved.

Minister for Public Health to officially open Migdale Hospital
22/08/2012
Migdale Hospital in Bonar Bridge will be officially opened today (22 August) by Michael Matheson, the Minister for Public Health.
Apology issued by NHS Highland
22/08/2012
NHS Highland’s Chief Executive has made a personal and unreserved apology to a family for the tragic loss of their baby daughter following an unplanned home birth in 2009.
Partners want to ensure a safe and secure Belladrum 2012
31/07/2012
Multi-agency partners (Northern Constabulary, NHS Highland, Highland Council, Scottish Ambulance Service, the British Red Cross and Highland Alcohol & Drugs Partnership) want Belladrum 2012 festival goers to have a safe and secure event.
Joint statement from NHS Highland and Riverbank Medical Practice, Thurso
30/07/2012
Riverbank Medical Practice in Thurso is going through a period of transition but we would like to reassure patients that there will be NO change to general medical services being provided from the practice. 
Call for Highland Health Heroes to be Honoured
27/07/2012

Nominations sought for Scottish Health Awards 2012

The search is on for top health workers and teams across the Highlands as the Scottish Health Awards 2012 open for nominations.

Harmsworth Unit temporarily closed at Town and County, Wick
23/07/2012
As of today the Harmsworth Unit, based at the Town and County Hospital in Wick, was temporarily closed due to severe staffing pressures.
Someone out there needs a new start National Transplant Week 9-15 July 2012
10/07/2012
As the UK marks National Transplant Week NHS Highland is urging its population to join the NHS Organ Donor Register and, if they have, tell their loved ones that they have.
Who do you think we are?
02/07/2012

Would you hand over your organisation’s Twitter account to your staff? 

That is what NHS Highland is doing in the coming weeks. Under the title of ‘Who do you think we are?’ we are going behind the scenes to capture the wide range of inspirational individuals and professional groups that make caring for people a team effort.

Abdominal Screening - Check set to save lives across Scotland
02/07/2012
A programme that aims to spot men at risk of abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture will begin roll out across Scotland, it was confirmed today.
NHS Highland reports safe running of services today
21/06/2012
NHS Highland has confirmed that all arrangements put in place to manage the industrial action today are working well.
Connecting Carers supports Carers Week 2012
18/06/2012
Connecting Carers is supporting this year’s Carers Week (18-24 June) by organising a week of events in partnership with other organisations across the Highlands, and a roving Campervan Tour of our Carers Information Stand. Activities are taking place throughout Carers Week and full details can be found on our website www.connectingcarers.org.uk
Showcasing NHS Highland
18/06/2012
NHS Highland has been invited to showcase a range of improvement work at the National NHS Scotland Conference. The conference is the leading health event in Scotland and focuses on how to accelerate innovation to improve outcomes. It will be held in Glasgow over the 21st and 22nd June.
NHS Highland response to anticipated Industrial Action by Doctors
14/06/2012
On Thursday 21st June it is anticipated that some doctors across Highland will plan to take part in an 24 hour period of industrial action, following a dispute over NHS changes to the pension scheme.
Local Group Support Plans to Improve Lawson Site
13/06/2012
An update on the progress being made on plans for the Lawson Memorial Hospital site was given to the Lawson Site Community Improvement Group at a meeting held last week (6th June).
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