North-east A&E figures released
More than 2,100 people attended accident and emergency services in the north-east last week.
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NHS Grampian apologises for failings as man dies two days after leaving Aberdeen hospital
The patient, who has not been named, died of a bowel condition suddenly at home around 48 hours after behind discharged from Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
Six babies born at new Maternity unit in April
A new midwife facility welcomed six newborn babies in April.
Maternity changes at north-east hospital
PLANS have been approved to improve maternity and paediatric services at Moray’s flagship hospital.
Death rates fall at NHS Grampian hospitals
Statistics reveal deaths within 30 days of being admitted to hospital, known as the hospital standard mortality ratio, fell between January to March 2014 and October to December 2018.
Xanax linked to 25 north-east deaths
A deadly drug has a hand in a death every fortnight in the north-east, new figures show.
Drop in number of cancelled operations across NHS Grampian
A north-east health board area has seen a drop in the number of cancelled operations.
New technology will save time and lives at north-east hospitals
Health chiefs in the north-east have rolled out new technology which will allow staff to communicate more efficiently.
Figures show number of cancer diagnoses up in north-east
The number of cancer diagnoses in the north-east has risen by nearly 900, new statistics show.
Aberdeen uni study aims to shape information given to pregnant women across the UK
A study by an Aberdeen University lecturer is set to influence the information women are given before giving birth across the whole of the NHS.
Health board chief reveals Aberdeen theatre staff boost will cut waiting times
NHS Grampian’s new chief executive has said funding to help tackle waiting times could be used to increase the number of theatre nurses.
More funding to help NHS Grampian tackle waiting times
NHS Grampian is in line to receive fresh funding in a bid to cut waiting times for people receiving medical procedures.
Nearly 500 people skip Aberdeen hospital appointments in just one week
Almost 500 people failed to turn up for an appointment at an Aberdeen hospital in the past week.
Can you help? Aberdeen mental health centre seeking cash donations to help buy new toys for children
Donations are being sought to help purchase items to make a new mental health centre as child-friendly as possible.
New superbug research helps guide antibiotic use
New research has given guidance on the amount of antibiotics which can be safely provided without generating resistant superbugs.
NHS Grampian to fund full-time children’s cardiac nurse
A north-east MSP has hailed NHS Grampian’s decision to fund a full-time children’s cardiac nurse.
NHS Grampian says sorry after patient suffers ‘avoidable’ pain at Aberdeen hospitals
The patient, who later died and who has not been named, was in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and Woodend Hospital between December 2016 and March 2017 while she had surgery to treat heart disease.
Chance to take part in Come Dine With Me-themed scheme at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
Members of the public are being given the chance to take part in a Come Dine With Me-themed initiative at an Aberdeen hospital.
Public invited to share views on north-east health hubs
Consultation events are to be held to build plans for north-east health hubs.
Red flag rate for north-east toddlers among country’s lowest
Concerns raised by medics over north-east toddlers’ development are well below the Scottish average, new figures reveal.
North-east health board issues Easter opening times warning
NHS Grampian has warned residents that surgery and pharmacy opening hours may be different over Easter weekend.
North-east health board appoints chief executive
NHS Grampian has announced its new chief executive.
New figures reveal number of babies born at Aberdeen Midwives Unit last month
Statistics released by a north-east health board show that more than 40 babies were born in a midwives unit last month.
Nearly 500 people miss north-east hospital appointments in just one week
Almost 500 people booked appointments at north-east hospitals last week – then did not turn up or cancel.
Aberdeen scientist’s defib project helping to save lives 4,000 miles away
A healthcare scientist is helping save lives more than 4,000 miles away by sending old defibrillators from the north-east to Ghana.
Chiefs expected to approve business case for new £8.1 million health centre in Aberdeen
NHS Grampian's board were to be asked to approve the outline business case for a new £8.1 million health centre today.
NHS Grampian tops chart for number of cancelled operations
NHS Grampian had the most cancelled operations for non-clinical reasons in the country, according to new figures.
Project saves NHS Grampian almost £3 million
A three-year project has stopped hundreds of patients being unnecessarily admitted to hospital – and saved NHS Grampian almost £3 million.
Doctor struck off medical register for lies about past
A doctor who lied about his work with a north-east health board has been struck off the medical register.
Aberdeen pensioner a ‘new man’ after becoming first to receive new heart treatment at ARI
An Aberdeen pensioner has said he is a “new man” after becoming the first patient to receive pioneering heart treatment at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.