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Celia takes on Himalayan challenge to boost cancer screening and awareness
A public health expert is set for an adventurous Himalayan trekking challenge to help Scots beat bowel cancer. Celia Briffa-Watt, NHS Scotland’s National Programme Board Chair for Bowel Screening, is putting aside her concerns about tough camping conditions and...
Battling mum praises innovative health team after second fight back from adversity
An inspiring mum who beat cancer has now made a remarkable comeback from a stroke – thanks to an innovative health team who coordinated support in her own home. Blantyre battler Katrina Morrison, who saw off cancer in 2018 after a six-year fight, recently experienced...
Stay protected this winter: flu and Covid-19 vaccination programme underway
With winter fast approaching, it’s more important than ever to protect yourself and those around you from flu and Covid-19. Residents across Lanarkshire are now receiving appointments for flu vaccinations and Covid-19 boosters, depending on their eligibility....
NHS Lanarkshire Celebrates World Mental Health Day 2024 with Community Garden Event
NHS Lanarkshire marked World Mental Health Day (Thursday, 10 October) with a vibrant showcase of activities at the recently opened King George V Community Garden in the grounds of University Hospital Wishaw. This year's theme, ‘Workplace Mental Health’, emphasised the...
New knee operation could spare Andrew years of pain
A 29-year-old dad is hoping to be saved from years of knee pain after taking part in an international transplant surgery trial. Andrew Pollock, from Wishaw, has become the first patient in Lanarkshire to receive a replacement meniscus – a pad of knee cartilage that...
Commitment to overcoming challenges and embracing innovation
South Lanarkshire Integration Joint Board (IJB) has released its Annual Performance Report for 2023/24, highlighting the resilience and forward-thinking approach of South Lanarkshire University Health and Social Care Partnership (SLHSCP) in response to continuing...
Ministerial Annual Review
Members of the public are invited to attend NHS Lanarkshire’s Ministerial Annual Review on Monday 4 November 2024 to hear about a range of developments to improve health services locally. Maree Todd MSP, Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport, will be...
