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‘At risk’ groups advised to prioritise the influenza vaccination
Published on 25 September 2019
Western Isles residents who are eligible for the free influenza (flu) vaccination will shortly receive letters to remind them to make an appointment in their local GP Practice.
The immunisation programme is due to start at the beginning of...
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Move More Programme
Published on 23 September 2019
Move More Western Isles is a programme aimed at helping islanders with long term conditions, including cancer, to benefit from being more physically active.
Most of us know that being active plays an important part in managing many long...
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Suicide Prevention Week 2019
Published on 4 September 2019
The theme for Suicide Prevention Week 2019 is: ‘Working Together to Prevent Suicide’ and acknowledges the importance that a public health approach is needed to address suicide rates in Scotland.
Suicide prevention is everyone’s business and the new Suicide...
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Alcohol and Pregnancy – What's the harm?
Published on 4 September 2019
This year's International Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day falls on September 9, where the Outer Hebrides Alcohol & Drug Partnership (OHADP) and NHS Western Isles will be spreading the word on how drinking alcohol...
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Something big to smile about: the official opening of Castleview Dental Practice!
Published on 3 September 2019
The first new independent dental practice established in the Western Isles in over 30 years has been officially opened today (Thursday) by Public Health Minister, Joe FitzPatrick.
The Castleview Practice on Cromwell Street, Stornoway, opened under the direction of...
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NHS staff thank Men’s Cancer Support Group for donation
Published on 2 September 2019
Kay Graham, Medical 1 Ward Manager is pictured with George Macleod, the Secretary of the Hebridean Men’s Cancer Support Group and Donna Maciver, Staff Nurse, Medical 1.Staff in Medical Ward 1 in Western Isles Hospital were...