NHS Grampian News

New cardiac scanner, the first in Scotland, to benefit patients at NHS Grampian

09/08/2021

A new scanner, the first of its kind in Scotland, has been unveiled by NHS Grampian. The state-of-the-art technology, known as IQ SPECT CT, can quickly take 4D images of the heart and will benefit predominately cardiac patients with ischaemic heart disease.

NHS Grampian has thanked a street art festival and artist for a stunning mural created on the side of one of its buildings

30/07/2021

NHS Grampian has thanked a street art festival and artist for a stunning mural created on the side of one of its buildings

NHS Grampian medics urge members of public to stay safe as hospitals face exceptional levels of pressure

09/07/2021

Frontline health staff across the north-east have urged members of the public not to end up in their local Emergency Department – as Covid-19 cases continue to heap pressure on the health service in the region.

COVID-19 third wave impacts health services in Grampian

08/07/2021

With cases of COVID-19 continuing to climb across the north-east of Scotland, pressure is mounting on health & social care services throughout the region.

NHS Grampian requests public support in contact tracing

02/07/2021

The significant – and ongoing – increase in confirmed cases of COVID-19 is placing contact tracing teams under growing pressure. As a result, NHS Grampian is urging people who test positive to complete the details of their contacts using the online form provided to them with their test results. In addition, they must self-isolate in line with Scottish Government guidance.

Scottish Health Awards 2021

29/06/2021

Nominations are now open for the Scottish Health Awards 2021.

Residents working with health board to suppress Covid-19 in surge areas

25/06/2021

Health experts have praised public efforts in coming forward for enhanced testing following surges of Covid-19 in three north-east communities.

NHS Scotland initiative SHARE - The Scottish Health Research Register and Biobank

24/06/2021

SHARE, the Scottish Health Research Register and Biobank, is a database of volunteers who are interested in assisting research for improving health.

Enhanced Covid-19 testing amid surging cases in north-east communities

22/06/2021

Enhanced Covid-19 testing is being made available to residents in three north-east communities to combat surging cases of the virus.