Medical receptionist dies in Tunisian tragedy

Last week the world was shocked by the attack on holidaymakers at the Tunisian resort of Sousse and we were very sad to receive the news that Ann McQuire, part-time receptionist at Cadzow Medical Centre, and her husband Jim were two of the victims who died in the atrocity. Paying tribute to Ann, practice manager […]

Healthy lifestyles on the agenda at learning disability events

Healthy lifestyles on the agenda at learning disability events

NHS Lanarkshire’s learning disability service held two events as part learning disability week. The free healthy lifestyles events took place in the Sir Matt Busby Leisure Centre, Bellshill and the Fairhill Lifestyles Centre in Hamilton. The aim of them was to give people with a learning disability, their families and carers the chance to speak […]

Skin cancer nurse Jean Grenfell urges us all to stay safe this summer

Skin cancer nurse Jean Grenfell urges us all to stay safe this summer

There are now over 11,000 cases of skin cancer diagnosed every year in Scotland. The massive figure means that skin cancer is now the fastest growing cancer in the country. Because it is mainly caused by ultraviolet light from the sun and sun beds, there are simple steps that we can all take to reduce […]

Welcome to Pulse Online by Calum Campbell, Chief Executive, NHS Lanarkshire

Welcome to Pulse Online by Calum Campbell, Chief Executive, NHS Lanarkshire

Welcome to the new Pulse Online, a dedicated news site for staff across NHS Lanarkshire. I joined NHS Lanarkshire in January and have quickly learned just how much good work is going on throughout our hospitals, health centres, GP practices, dental services and support groups – the list is endless. I am keen that we […]

Stay safe in the sun with Rabbie Burns and Rabbie Disnae Burn

Stay safe in the sun with Rabbie Burns and Rabbie Disnae Burn

A new campaign is encouraging Lanarkshire residents to stay safe in the sun this summer and reduce the risk of skin cancer. Skin cancer is the fastest growing cancer in Scotland, with over 11,000 cases a year. The humorous social media campaign, which was launched this week, is a video parody of the Robert Burns […]