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Islanders asked to help in Lyme disease study
Published on 26 April 2019
Western Isles residents are being asked to take part in a local study being undertaken on ‘The Impact on quality of life since the diagnosis of Lyme disease’. The study is being completed by NHSWI Health Protection and Screening Nurse Specialist... -
‘Happy Meals’ come to Uist and Barra
Published on 17 April 2019
Following from a successful pilot in Lewis, NHSWI is excited to bring ‘Happy Meals’ to Uist and Barra next month. Do you find mealtimes stressful? Does your child refuse to eat? Are you concerned about their nutrition? ‘Happy Meals’ can help. Parents/carers ... -
Best foot forward this April
Published on 9 April 2019
April is Foot Health Month – a chance to check that your feet are getting the care and attention they need! The Foot Health Month campaign, from The College of Podiatry, aims to raise awareness of the importance of good foot... -
Walking all over the Hebrides this Spring!
Published on 1 April 2019
Are you ready to walk the length of the Outer Hebrides over six weeks this Spring? Now is your chance to join in with NHS Western Isles’ successful Step Count Challenge – covering 172 miles with your progress tracked along a... -
Bowel Screening can save lives
Published on 1 April 2019
Affecting both men and women, Bowel cancer is the third most common cancer in Scotland with almost 4,000 people developing the condition every year. The risks of Bowel cancer increase in people over 50 years of age; but the good news... -
CalMac support NHSWI Health Care Worker Flu campaign with £100 vouchers
Published on 29 March 2019
NHSWI Director of Public Health Dr Maggie Watts presents Alicia with her £100 CalMac vouchers NHS Western Isles employee Alicia Campbell was recently awarded £100 Caledonian MacBraynes travel vouchers – simply for getting her flu jab! The islands’ ferry company...