HEALTH

Parklands' longest-serving staff members hailed at event celebrating company's 30th anniversary

THE event took place at Elgin's Mansfield Hotel.

Medical Practice closure sees emergency move for patient services to Alford Pharmacy

Patients will now be seen at Alford Pharmacy for the next two weeks while water damage is addressed and the practice building is made safe.

Calls for temporary community based solution to Alford Medical Practice closure

Following the closure of Alford Medical Practice over damage to the building, calls have been made for a temporary solution to be created locally.

Aberdeenshire Council warning over disposing of vapes in battery recycling bags

Aberdeenshire is facing a new recycling contamination problem as “disposable” vapes find their way into household battery collection bags.

Seven great ways to combat symptoms of SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)

SAD affects around two million people in the UK.

Fundraising enables defibrillator to be installed at Macduff Primary School

A life-saving defibrillator has been installed at Macduff Primary School to give the community access to the equipment when needed in an emergency.

Politics: Reliable broadband is no longer a luxury – it is essential

MP David Duguid's latest column looks at several issues including a lack of high-speed broadband in the area he represents.

RSABI rolls out Thrive mental wellbeing app to the farming community

Following a 12-month pilot project RSABI is now set to roll out an award-winning, digital mental health care service to a wider audience.

NHS 24 launches winter health preparedness campaign

People in the north-east are being encouraged to be prepared for winter ailments and to use NHS 24's digital tools to help them.

Young people encouraged to get routine vaccines at school after take up decreases

Public Health Scotland is encouraging young people to take up the offer of routine vaccines at school.

Summers Ward in Peterhead hospital set to reopen after Legionella issue

The Summers Ward at Peterhead Community Hospital will reopen in December it has been announced.

Formartine woman awarded prestigious Queen's Nurse title

A woman from Formartine has been awarded the prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse.

North-east faces exodus of dentists amid fears new payment scheme doesn’t go far enough to prevent practice closures

MSP Tess White this week warned First Minister Humza Yousaf that the north-east faces an exodus of dentists from the NHS.

Farmers offered free health ‘MOT’ at the Aberdeen Christmas Classic

Attendees will be given the opportunity to have a check-up, including blood pressure, early diabetes detection and cholesterol testing.

North-east's "Powerhouse physiotherapist" in the corner of people with Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s researcher and co-lead of the Exercise Hub, RGU's Julie Jones has been recognised for her efforts in improving care and support.

Funding announced for additional doctor posts is welcomed

Funding which will allow additional doctor posts to be created next year has been welcomed.

Ellon's quizzers put to the test for Gordon District Friends of CHAS

A packed McDonald Golf Club in Ellon saw local quiz teams help raise vital funds for children's hospices.

HEALTH

Parklands' longest-serving staff members hailed at event celebrating company's 30th anniversary

Medical Practice closure sees emergency move for patient services to Alford Pharmacy

Medical Practice closure sees emergency move for patient services to Alford Pharmacy

Calls for temporary community based solution to Alford Medical Practice closure

Calls for temporary community based solution to Alford Medical Practice closure

Aberdeenshire Council warning over disposing of vapes in battery recycling bags

Aberdeenshire Council warning over disposing of vapes in battery recycling bags

Seven great ways to combat symptoms of SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)

Seven great ways to combat symptoms of SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)

Fundraising enables defibrillator to be installed at Macduff Primary School

Fundraising enables defibrillator to be installed at Macduff Primary School

Politics: Reliable broadband is no longer a luxury – it is essential

Politics: Reliable broadband is no longer a luxury – it is essential

RSABI rolls out Thrive mental wellbeing app to the farming community

RSABI rolls out Thrive mental wellbeing app to the farming community

NHS 24 launches winter health preparedness campaign

NHS 24 launches winter health preparedness campaign

Young people encouraged to get routine vaccines at school after take up decreases

Young people encouraged to get routine vaccines at school after take up decreases

Summers Ward in Peterhead hospital set to reopen after Legionella issue

Summers Ward in Peterhead hospital set to reopen after Legionella issue

Formartine woman awarded prestigious Queen's Nurse title

Formartine woman awarded prestigious Queen's Nurse title

North-east faces exodus of dentists amid fears new payment scheme doesn’t go far enough to prevent practice closures

North-east faces exodus of dentists amid fears new payment scheme doesn’t go far enough to prevent practice closures

Farmers offered free health ‘MOT’ at the Aberdeen Christmas Classic

Farmers offered free health ‘MOT’ at the Aberdeen Christmas Classic

North-east's "Powerhouse physiotherapist" in the corner of people with Parkinson’s

North-east's "Powerhouse physiotherapist" in the corner of people with Parkinson’s

Funding announced for additional doctor posts is welcomed

Funding announced for additional doctor posts is welcomed

Ellon's quizzers put to the test for Gordon District Friends of CHAS

Ellon's quizzers put to the test for Gordon District Friends of CHAS

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