Health

The national health service is seldom out of the headlines these days for a range of negative reasons.

Covid vaccine is still important especially for the most vulnerable, older people and those with reduced immunity, says Dr Tim Allison.

The breast team at Raigmore Hospital were first to use the new Pintuition System.

A charity which helps bereaved children in the Highlands has received £1560 thanks to an epic performance by choral singers.

Rea is on a mission to do whatever she can to shine a light on taboo topics of pap smears, and the recognising the signs of cervical cancer.

A Highland lecturer with a rare form of lung cancer said she will be "pushing her boundaries" by taking part to an inspirational catwalk event.

Guidance teacher Sandra Patience will be among the models taking part in tomorrow's Catwalk for a Cause fundraiser for end-of-life care.

Almost all of us will use medicines and tablets either regularly or occasionally.

'The infant feeding service they offered was really incredible and gave Kushi Stoltman and me a lot of confidence going home.'

After finding low levels of Legionella, NHS Highlands states they immediately put in safety measure to 'prevent harm to patients and staff'.

A Tain carer has worked her way up the ladder to deputy manager level.

"We should never underestimate the ability to change lives by being there for others," says Highland councillor.

The forthcoming ban on disposable vapes will mean a cleaner, greener and healthier future for people in the Highlands according to a local MSP.

She told the UK Covid Inquiry 'I’m not even sure I was aware that they existed.'

Vulnerable children were “put at risk” at a Highland Council respite care centre through failings identified by inspectors.

Highland-born Gemma McMullan is raising funds for breast cancer awarness charity CoppaFeel!

Once someone is well enough to go home, staying longer in hospital can reduce their independence, says our columnist.

Now Edward Mountain slams ‘petulant’ exchange adding it is not his job to be ‘subservient to the Scottish Government’.

Raigmore Hospital paediatric consultant speaks of desperation to get his family out.

Labour and Tory MSPs slam First Minister for avoiding responsibility for Scottish Government decisions and again blaming Westminster.