Isle of Wight health

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Friends fund time saving analyser for Trauma Unit

Blood count machine:

A grant from the Friends secures a new piece of time saving equipment for A&E.

Tuesday, 18th June, 2013 9:01am

By George Chastney

Celebrating 25 years of Island breast screening services

Breast screening xrays:

All welcome to the open days at the Breast Screening Unit at St Mary's and Applegate Breast Care Unit.

Monday, 17th June, 2013 9:12am

By Andy Hollebon with one comment

Return unused walking aids during Falls Awareness Week say NHS Trust

Piggy Bank:

Islanders asked to return any walking aids including crutches that are no longer needed.

Monday, 17th June, 2013 7:32am

By Andy Hollebon with one comment

Take part in workshops to share your views on new Mental Health plans

Depressed:

Nationally, 1 in 6 adults are experiencing a common mental health problem (such as anxiety or depression) at any one time, so these two workshops are very timely and aim to help the health and wellbeing of Islanders.

Wednesday, 12th June, 2013 9:49am

By Andy Hollebon

Live a long and happy life on the Isle of Wight

Scarecrow family:

Figures released by the Government today reveal that Islanders can expect to live longer than those in other parts of the country.

Tuesday, 11th June, 2013 11:07am

By Sally Perry with 3 readers' comments

New mums invited to take part in maternity survey

Pregnant belly:

New mothers are being asked their views on a range of issues relating to maternity care.

Friday, 31st May, 2013 2:13pm

By Nick Kerswell

Island commissioners to hold Suicide Prevention Workshop

Unhappy face:

Those who work with vulnerable people are encouraged to attend this upcoming workshop on suicide prevention.

Thursday, 30th May, 2013 2:32pm

By Andy Hollebon with 3 readers' comments

50km walk for Children with Cancer

Thames Path Challenge

Two islanders walk 50km for children's cancer charity.

Tuesday, 28th May, 2013 4:00pm

By Sally Perry

Find out the benefits of getting involved in clinical research

OK to Ask team:

New campaign will encourage patients to find out more from their family doctor, nurse or consultant about clinical research.

Wednesday, 22nd May, 2013 1:59pm

By Andy Hollebon

MMR reminder sent to parents

Baby with measles:

Although there have been no cases on the Island, the Public Health Team are keen to avoid an outbreak.

Tuesday, 21st May, 2013 8:13am

By IW Council Press Office with 4 readers' comments

Find out how Island doctors and nurses are making a difference in South Sudan

Bungalow

Find out more about the work in the South Sudan or consider getting involved yourself at AGM on 15th May.

Wednesday, 8th May, 2013 8:31am

By Liz Mackenzie

Hospital changes prescription process

Stethoscope:

New process should avoid risk of patients continuing with old medicines at the same time as taking the new ones.

Tuesday, 7th May, 2013 11:14am

By Andy Hollebon