Archive | February, 2018
Good effort in the long run

Good effort in the long run

Staff from the laboratory medicine department took to Glasgow’s wet and windy roads to compete in the 2017 Great Scottish Run. The 18 members of staff completed either a 10k run or a half marathon in aid of St Andrews Hospice. To date, the team have raised an impressive £2,935.00. Dr Manjit Singh, biochemistry department, […]

Shona's pathfinding route to a lifelong career

Shona’s pathfinding route to a lifelong career

44 years ago, Shona Anderson left school to take part in an innovative training programme which would see her become one of the first laboratory staff for the new Monklands District General Hospital. Shona , senior biomedical scientist (BMS) haematology now based at Wishaw, is retiring in March 18 and she is the last remaining […]

Challenging trip for Gillian and Charline

Challenging trip for Gillian and Charline

Tricia Johnston, chaplain at University Hospital Hairmyres, along with two Macmillan Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist, recently visited China. The purpose of the visit was to provide one week’s intensive training to up-skill palliative care staff at Shengjing Hospital and the Amity Foundation. Tricia said: “Besides being a Chaplain in Hairmyres Hospital Tricia Johnston is […]

Sharing 70 years of memories

Sharing 70 years of memories

2018 marks the 70th anniversary of the NHS and staff are being asked to send in their mementos and share their memories of healthcare over the past 70 years. This is a great opportunity to look back and celebrate 70 years of achievement in Scotland and the difference the NHS has made to people’s lives. […]