Clinical Development Fellow Dr Kirsty Brown awarded Cullen prize from Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
NHS Shetland is delighted to announce that Dr Kirsty Brown, Clinical Development Fellow, has been awarded the prestigious William Cullen Prize by the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (RCPE) in recognition of her outstanding contribution to medical education and service innovation in rural healthcare.
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Permanent MRI scanner on track to scan first patients by early summer
Following a successful fundraising campaign, generous donations, and support from the Scottish Government, patients could have MRI scans by early summer in Shetland.
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Gilbert Bain Hospital car park arrangements during MRI building delivery
Due to the weather forecast from tomorrow, (Tuesday 20 February) onwards, and ferry cancellations at the weekend, the modular columns that will form the MRI building will not be installed this week.
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Winter weather update
With further snowfall today and rain and strong winds forecast, the yellow weather warning is due to remain in place until 9am tomorrow. However, please bear in mind that the thaw may be slow to clear and icy conditions could remain in place for a few days.
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Please do not visit our hospital or care homes if you feel unwell
As usual, at this time of year, respiratory and gastrointestinal infections are circulating. Therefore, it is important that we prevent highly contagious viral illnesses such as flu, Covid, and norovirus from being passed onto vulnerable patients and the staff caring for them.
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Advice from NHS Shetland’s Public Health Department - Christmas isn’t so magical with food poisoning
Food poisoning is one gift that we would all prefer not to give or receive this Christmas.
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Walk-in clinics are now being held for anyone eligible for Covid and flu vaccines this winter
Clinics will be at the Grantfield Vaccination Centre (this is in the Toll Clock car park, behind Bolts Garage. The entrance is clearly signposted, via the side door and not the SIC reception entrance).
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Autumn/winter vaccination programme update - walk-in clinics ahead of the festive period
The autumn/winter vaccination programme has been running since early September and will continue into December.
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NHS Shetland – First reports of seasonal vomiting and diarrhoea reported
NHS Shetland has received the first reports of seasonal vomiting and diarrhoea and would like to remind members of the community of the ways to minimise the risk of catching gastro-intestinal illnesses such as norovirus or rotavirus which can spread quickly and easily, particularly between children.
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New Bereavement Suite opens at Gilbert Bain Hospital
A new bereavement suite for parents who have suffered an early pregnancy loss such as miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy has officially opened today, Monday 20 November at the Gilbert Bain Hospital.
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Lerwick Town Hall to light up for Blue Wednesday
Joining the Oral Health Improvement team this year in raising awareness of mouth cancer and the importance of being mouth aware is the Shetland Islands Council (SIC).
