Archive | July, 2015
Building knowledge - new theatres and ICU

Building knowledge – new theatres and ICU

However, NHS Lanarkshire is going one step further by involving doctors and nurses too. Nicola Ruddy is a senior nurse and clinical adviser to the Monklands Hospital investment team. Nicola said: “It is important to ensure that, whether it is a new or refurbished healthcare project, it is as person-centred as possible. This means it […]

Lillis is stepping out with new walking programme

Lillis is stepping out with new walking programme

A great grandmother who’s travelled to the corners of the earth has revealed how an innovative walking challenge has reinforced her sense of adventure – at 94-years of age. Former social worker and lifelong traveller Lillis Oldham from Strathaven – who once ventured to Cambodia as part of the humanitarian effort following Pol Pot’s genocide […]

Coping with a cancer diagnosis

Coping with a cancer diagnosis

When Lesley-Anne Ewing went to her doctor complaining of cramps and stomach pains, she thought she might be suffering from a food allergy. Lesley-Anne, a pharmacy technician at Wishaw General Hospital, also toyed with the idea she could have irritable bowel syndrome. The last thing the 36-year-old from Rutherglen expected was to be diagnosed with […]

Praise from Angela for girls' care

Praise from Angela for girls’ care

It’s bad enough when your child is in hospital, but it’s even worse when both are in hospital at the same time. That’s exactly what happened to Angela Feeney when both of her daughters had asthma attacks at the same time. Angela has now thanked staff at Wishaw General Hospital for the excellent care they […]