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First Babies of 2019 welcomed at Western Isles Hospital
Published on 7 January 2019
(L-R) Murdo and Helen Smith with Baby Smith, and dad Stephen and big brother Leon Tanner, with mum Vicki and Baby Andrew. Western Isles Hospital welcomed the first new arrivals of 2019 on Friday, January 4th, as Baby Andrew... -
Retirement of NHSWI Nurse Director Chris Anne Campbell
Published on 3 January 2019
NHSWI Chief Executive Gordon Jamieson as he presents Chris Anne Campbell with flowers on her retirement after 37 years working with the National Health Service. NHS Western Isles Nurse Director Chris Anne Campbell has taken retirement following almost... -
‘No bones about it’ for Vitamin D animation
Published on 17 December 2018
A new animated short film has been launched to raise awareness of the importance of Vitamin D. Produced in a ‘whiteboard’ style, the animation provides viewers with an entertaining and informative story about Vitamin D; how it benefits our health and... -
‘Yesterday’s Children’ striding to good health today
Published on 17 December 2018
The Clann an Là Dè group with Dan Morrison, Energy Services Director, Tighean Innse Gall, and Karen Peteranna, Health Improvement Practitioner, NHSWI The ‘Clann an Là Dè’ (Yesterday’s Children) older people’s group from Shawbost, Lewis, had a good natter with Karen... -
End of patient registration waiting list at NHSWI Dental Centre
Published on 17 December 2018
NHSWI Dental Centre staff (standing l-r): Sharon MacDonald, Dental Nurse; Roberta Grant, Dentist; Margaret Anne MacLeod, Hygenist; Matthew Alexander, Dentist; (seated l-r): Elizabeth Hall, Therapist Tutor; Jo Downes, Dental Nurse Lewis and Harris residents young and old are smiling bright as... -
The BIG Lunch BIG success brings generations together in the Uists
Published on 17 December 2018
The first BIG Lunch held in Balivanich Hall, Benbecula, recently proved a BIG success with individuals, families, neighbours and communities all coming together through friendship and fun. Coordinated by NHS Western Isles Health Promotion Department and the Cuimhne...