Health

NHS Highland officials faced criticism from locals in Gairloch over a shake-up of out of hours health care.

GP appointment misery for residents in Easter Ross may ease 'shortly' after NHS Highland gave an update on years-late phone upgrades.

The Wester Ross son of a man who died just six days after being told he had terminal pancreatic cancer will this weekend honour his dad's memory.

Hundreds more admit personal relationships at the local authority have made them feel 'uncomfortable.'

What a legacy Ron has left.

NHS Highland has advised people to beware after learning that fraudsters have been targetting patients who use the region's Telecare service.

'Mikeysline is really important to me, as I've battled with mental health and I've lost friends to suicide'.

Two very well-known people have been in the news a lot over recent weeks.

Worried community leaders have warned NHS Highland “people will die” after plans to downgrade the Out of Hours medical service sparked a row.

Andy Kent, a surgeon at Raigmore, has spent the last four weeks working as part of a specialised surgical team in Gaza.

Pupils at a Ross-shire secondary school were given an overview of what's involved in being a blood donor ahead of a soon-come session.

Edward Mountain warns expectant mothers could travelling 'to Aberdeen or even Perth if the situation at Raigmore isn’t sorted out.'

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.