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'You are the unsung heroes who turn the ordinary into the extraordinary day in, day out'

The boss said: 'What made all the difference was the remarkable people who stood by us, and who have made Parklands the success it is'.

Bullying "still rife" within NHS Highland – 5 years after whistleblowing scandal

Bullying within NHS Highland remains rife 18 months after a £2.8 million “healing process” was concluded.

NHS 24 urges people to prepare for when winter bugs bite

People are being reminded to plan ahead for any winter bugs that might strike during a busy time of year for the NHS.

'To her horror, the left side of my face had been torn off'

A man who suffered a horrendous injury in a freak accident on a major Ross-shire route has thanked the unsung heroes who sprang to his aid.

Raigmore Hospital launches packs to ease prostate cancer treatment side effects

Men under prostate cancer treatment at Raigmore Hospital can benefit from free goody packs aimed at easing some side effects.

Young people in Sutherland encouraged to take up routine vaccines offer at school

Young people are encouraged to take up the offer of routine vaccines at school – stats show a decline in vaccine uptake rates for this group.

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.

DR TIM ALLISON: Huge benefits of doing this are immediate - so why wait for the New Year?

'I want to see a time when no one is smoking, whether outside schools or outside hospitals.'

FERGUS EWING: 'Silent killer' needs our shared vigilance

In the spirit of awareness, it is crucial to recognize the signs, says our columnist as awareness month begins.

NHS HIGHLAND: Your festive blood donation could save someone’s life

Inverness Donor Centre is open on Boxing Day and January 2.

Easter Ross gym's expansion plans get go-ahead from planners

The new extension could also be used for private class space.

WATCH: Scotland's first Dementia Arts Festival kicks-off at Eden Court

The festival includes theatre, music, film, art and more. It is aiming to transform the experiences of people with dementia and their families.

WATCH: Highland woman says 'I was told I'm too young to have menopause and to suck it up'

A Highland woman reveals the struggles of perimenopause.

NHS HIGHLAND: How to avoid the commonest cause of serious injury... falling

A fall can have a long-term impact on someone’s health, and it can be hard for some people to return to their home following a hospital stay.

Just 1 out of 25 Highland hospitals inspected in the last 5 years

Scottish Conservative MSP Sandesh Gulhane says the revelations are 'gravely concerning.'

NHS Highland weekend warning for patients and families wanting to contact Raigmore Hospital

Essential upgrade to IT system means phone lines will be temporarily down

WATCH: Highland women open the first private menopause clinic in Inverness

Dynamic Highland duo have opened the first private menopause clinic in the city centre

HEALTH

'You are the unsung heroes who turn the ordinary into the extraordinary day in, day out'

Bullying "still rife" within NHS Highland – 5 years after whistleblowing scandal

Bullying "still rife" within NHS Highland – 5 years after whistleblowing scandal

NHS 24 urges people to prepare for when winter bugs bite

NHS 24 urges people to prepare for when winter bugs bite

'To her horror, the left side of my face had been torn off'

'To her horror, the left side of my face had been torn off'

Raigmore Hospital launches packs to ease prostate cancer treatment side effects

Raigmore Hospital launches packs to ease prostate cancer treatment side effects

Young people in Sutherland encouraged to take up routine vaccines offer at school

Young people in Sutherland encouraged to take up routine vaccines offer at school

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

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

DR TIM ALLISON: Huge benefits of doing this are immediate - so why wait for the New Year?

DR TIM ALLISON: Huge benefits of doing this are immediate - so why wait for the New Year?

FERGUS EWING: 'Silent killer' needs our shared vigilance

FERGUS EWING: 'Silent killer' needs our shared vigilance

NHS HIGHLAND: Your festive blood donation could save someone’s life

NHS HIGHLAND: Your festive blood donation could save someone’s life

Easter Ross gym's expansion plans get go-ahead from planners

Easter Ross gym's expansion plans get go-ahead from planners

WATCH: Scotland's first Dementia Arts Festival kicks-off at Eden Court

WATCH: Scotland's first Dementia Arts Festival kicks-off at Eden Court

WATCH: Highland woman says 'I was told I'm too young to have menopause and to suck it up'

WATCH: Highland woman says 'I was told I'm too young to have menopause and to suck it up'

NHS HIGHLAND: How to avoid the commonest cause of serious injury... falling

NHS HIGHLAND: How to avoid the commonest cause of serious injury... falling

Just 1 out of 25 Highland hospitals inspected in the last 5 years

Just 1 out of 25 Highland hospitals inspected in the last 5 years

NHS Highland weekend warning for patients and families wanting to contact Raigmore Hospital

NHS Highland weekend warning for patients and families wanting to contact Raigmore Hospital

WATCH: Highland women open the first private menopause clinic in Inverness

WATCH: Highland women open the first private menopause clinic in Inverness

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