Talk to highlight genetic risk in Shetland
Viking Genes are set to hold at a talk to explain genetic changes that have become more “common” in Shetland and the medical conditions associated
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Students, pregnant women and older people urged to take vaccines against serious diseases
Students, over-75s and pregnant women are being urged to get vaccinated against serious diseases – some of which are reported to be on the rise.
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Meeting to sound out interest in reforming Parkinson’s support group
A meeting is taking place tonight (Wednesday) to sound out interest in relaunching the Parkinson’s support group.
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Audiologist expected to take up post in new year to tackle waiting times
The appointment of a permanent audiologist is hoped to tackle a growing backlog of patients which has seen urgent cases referred to the mainland.
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Health professionals hold vigil in support of colleagues in Gaza
Health professionals held a vigil in a show of solidarity with colleagues in Gaza who they say are working in increasingly intolerable conditions.
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Levenwick Medical Practice to be managed by NHS Shetland
From today (Sunday) Levenwick Medical Practice will become managed by NHS Shetland rather than operating as an independent practice. This is in response to a…
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NHS confirms Covid is circulating with cases expected to increase
Public health leaders have urged people to take up vaccine invitations after it emerged Covid was back again.
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Hundreds of young people attend free heart screening event
More than 200 young people attended a free heart screening event, which looks set to return following overwhelming support.
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Patient undergoes first heart scan of its kind in Shetland
The first coronary angiogram in Shetland has been hailed as a major progression in plans to provide care closer to home.
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Health board secures new MRI scanner for £3.5m
The long-awaited new MRI scanner has been secured – at an estimated cost of £3.5m.
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Carmichael calls to end the ‘taboo’ and talk about brain tumours
Isles MP Alistair Carmichael has warned “structural problems” still standing in the way of the progress on brain tumour research.
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Fire festival lurgy is nothing new, says health chief
A spike in illness is to be expected after Up-Helly-A’, the health chief has said.
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Health board cancels operations due to staff sickness
Planned operations have been cancelled due to staff sickness – following reports that Covid is rife in the community once again.
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Health board prepares to safeguard services ahead of nursing strikes
Health leaders are making preparations to safeguard urgent services in the event of possible strikes.
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