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Hospital in Aviemore remains closed to new admissions and visitors
Hospital in Aviemore remains closed to new admissions and visitors
07 March 2022
No date has been given yet for the ward to reopening after small number of Covid cases were detected
Highland based charity expands mental health support with new WhatsApp text service
Highland based charity expands mental health support with new WhatsApp text service
07 March 2022
Mental health charity Mikeylines has expanded its nationwide reach by introducing a new WhatsApp support service.
BREAKING: NHS Highland appeals for nurses to work extra hours in Inverness tonight and tomorrow
BREAKING: NHS Highland appeals for nurses to work extra hours in Inverness tonight and tomorrow
06 March 2022
NHS Highland has issued an appeal for nurses to work extra hours at Raigmore Hospital tonight and tomorrow.
Badenoch and Strathspey Community Hospital's ward closed due to Covid outbreak
Badenoch and Strathspey Community Hospital's ward closed due to Covid outbreak
04 March 2022
NHS Highland has said there is 'small number of cases' and apologise for inconvenience
Covid-19 is still 'a very real risk', says the director of public health for NHS Highland
Covid-19 is still 'a very real risk', says the director of public health for NHS Highland
03 March 2022
NHS Highland have issued a warning that Covid cases are on the rise once again, despite a recent period of cases declining or plateauing.
Inverness hospital ward reopens
Inverness hospital ward reopens
03 March 2022
The ward at New Craigs had been closed due to a small number of Covid-19 cases last month
Covid outbreak closes hospital ward
Covid outbreak closes hospital ward
23 February 2022
A ward at Raigmore Hospital has been forced to close to new patients and visitors after an outbreak of Covid-19.
Free LFD tests can be collected in Carrbridge and Tomatin tomorrow
Free LFD tests can be collected in Carrbridge and Tomatin tomorrow
21 February 2022
Health bosses stress that distribution is not connected with any specific outbreaks in the two communities
New pop-up LFD collection points
New pop-up LFD collection points
18 February 2022
NHS Highland and the Highland Council are working together to provide LFD tests across the Highlands.
People in Scotland spending more of their lifetime in poor health
People in Scotland spending more of their lifetime in poor health
04 February 2022
But there is a huge difference between top ranked and bottom places
Recruits sought in Highlands to look at difference between at home and class work-outs
Recruits sought in Highlands to look at difference between at home and class work-outs
04 February 2022
'Great chance for people to get a taster into both styles of class for free'
NHS Highland trying to track patient after positive HIV result
NHS Highland trying to track patient after positive HIV result
04 February 2022
Health chiefs believe the individual may be unaware of HIV infection
NHS Highland plan to reduce waiting times for child NDAs is encouraging, says Highland MSP
NHS Highland plan to reduce waiting times for child NDAs is encouraging, says Highland MSP
01 February 2022
NHS Highland plans to address the long waiting times for child NDAs have been welcomed by MSP Edward Mountain.
Time to Talk initiative on mental health and suicide prevention launches this week
Time to Talk initiative on mental health and suicide prevention launches this week
01 February 2022
A new mental health awareness initiative dubbed “the nation’s biggest mental health conversation” is being backed by Highland Council.
Wind farm developer gifts cash to Nairn health facility
Wind farm developer gifts cash to Nairn health facility
01 February 2022
A Nairn health facility for children with disabilities has received a funding boost from a wind farm developer.
Optician to treat cataracts patients in Highland capital after £1m investment
Optician to treat cataracts patients in Highland capital after £1m investment
25 January 2022
Patients can now access cataract surgery more easily after a major investment by Optical Express
WATCH: NHS Highland's Together We Care initiative
WATCH: NHS Highland's Together We Care initiative
24 January 2022
NHS Highland is promoting its Together We Care initiative and a short video by chief executive Pamela Dudek explains how to get involved.
Raigmore Hospital ward closed due to an outbreak of norovirus
Raigmore Hospital ward closed due to an outbreak of norovirus
23 January 2022
Raigmore Hospital's Ward 7A is closed to new admissions and essential visitors.
Limited visiting allowed again at Raigmore Hospital
Limited visiting allowed again at Raigmore Hospital
17 January 2022
But Ward 7C remains closed due to a small number of Covid cases
Hospital visits stopped at Raigmore Hospital due to surge in Covid in Highlands
Hospital visits stopped at Raigmore Hospital due to surge in Covid in Highlands
31 December 2021
'We have not reached this decision lightly and recognise this could cause a great deal of concern and anxiety for patients and their loved ones'
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