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Retirement tributes at the double in renal service
There was a double celebration when Frances Burke and Elizabeth (Betty) Hill retired.
Both Frances (pictured right), a palliative nurse specialist, and Betty, a charge nurse, were attached to the renal services at Monklands Hospital and, between them, amassed a remarkable 56 years’ service.
Frances began her career at Monklands Hospital and later moved to Wester Moffat Hospital where she remained for a number of years. Frances moved into palliative care medicine in 2002, a specialty in which she remained until her retirement.
Betty began her career at Stonehouse Hospital. After taking time to have her family, Betty undertook a diploma in nursing. On qualifying, Betty was appointed to the renal unit at Monklands, a post she held until her retirement.
Elizabeth lives in Coalburn and has two daughters and a son.
Frances lives in Denny and has sisters and a brother who live nearby with their families.
Colleague Alan Sommerville said: “Both Frances and Betty have given a lengthy service in renal services and will be missed by both staff and patients.”
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