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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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Norovirus Update 21.05.12
21/05/2012
With only a small number of patients still affected with symptoms of norovirus cleaning has already begun with a view to getting the affected wards back to normal operation.
Norovirus Update - no new cases today
18/05/2012
Four wards remain closed across NHS Highland but we have had no new cases of norovirus since yesterday.
Norovirus Update – plea to visitors
17/05/2012
As staff in NHS Highland continue to try and limit the spread of norovirus within its hospitals we are again asking that members of the public restrict their visiting to Highland hospitals and, in some cases, not visit at all if they, or a family member, have been affected by diarrhoea and vomiting.
Norovirus Update 16.05.12
16/05/2012
As staff in NHS Highland continue to try and limit the spread of norovirus within its hospitals the Boards Lead Infection Control Doctor is again asking that members of the public restrict their visiting to two Highland hospitals and, in some cases, not visit at all if they, or a family member, have been affected by diarrhoea and vomiting.
Highland Employers celebrate healthy success 
16/05/2012
Employers from across the Highlands were named as some of Scotland’s safest, healthiest organisations at an Awards ceremony in Inverness today.
Norovirus Update 15.05.12
15/05/2012
NHS Highland is again asking that members of the public restrict their visiting to two Highland hospitals and, in some cases, not visit at all if they, or a family member, have been affected by diarrhoea and vomiting.
Norovirus Update 14.05.12
14/05/2012
Visitors are being asked to restrict their visiting to two Highland hospitals and, in some cases, not visit at all if they, or a family member, have been affected by diarrhoea and vomiting.
Norovirus Advice
11/05/2012
NHS Highland has been alerted to an increase in the number of cases of diarrhoea and vomiting in the community as well as cases within two of our hospitals. This increase in cases is being reflected elsewhere in the country.
One Hundred Years of Health Services in the Highlands
08/05/2012
Inverness is playing host to a one-day conference which will celebrate the achievements in the health service since the publication of the Dewar Report 100 years ago.
Shaping support services for young people in the Highlands
08/05/2012
Anyone with responsibility for raising a 0-16 year old in the Highlands will have the opportunity to help shape the way that parent support services are developed in the region.
Ombudsman Report (25/04/2012) - NHS Highland Issue Apology
25/04/2012

NHS Highland’s Chief Executive has apologised to a patient who made a complaint about the treatment they received from the Health Board last year.

The case was referred to the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman’s Office for detailed investigation. NHS Highland has now received the Ombudsman’s Report which has made a number of recommendations. 

New study into the stigma associated with mental health problems
16/04/2012
A new study has shown that Highland may be able to learn valuable lessons in reducing the stigma associated with mental health problems by looking at the way services are delivered in a remote and rural area of Canada.
Caithness maternity unit receives international recognition
10/04/2012
The Henderson Maternity Unit at Caithness General Hospital has been re-accredited as Baby Friendly, which means it is internationally recognised by UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund) as providing high quality support to mothers and babies.
Highland businesses invited to attend first Innovation Open Day
02/04/2012
Highland businesses will have an opportunity to find out about the possibilities of developing products and ideas with NHS Highland and Inverness College UHI at a free event this month.
HISCG agencies advise the public of the Highlands and Islands there is no need to panic buy fuel
29/03/2012
In light of recent events and the possibility of strike action in relation to the ongoing fuel dispute multi-agency partners from the Highlands and Islands Strategic Co-ordinating Group are keen to reassure the public that it is "business as usual" at the petrol stations.
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