Health

NHS Highland has named its new Director of Public Health.

The National Autistic Society Scotland says its Highland Information Service will be forced to close due to lack of funding.

A police report for February shows alcohol related violence and domestic violence were the main local issues being tackled by officers.

A lack of sleep and work-life balance were among the areas impacting the mental health of farmers and crofters, according to a new survey.

Have you ever wondered about what actually happens to the blood you give?

Speaking at the spring conference he believes ‘we can win’ Caithness, Sutherland and Ross.

Every Highland resident offered a Covid-19 vaccine this spring is being urged to come forward, get jagged and stay protected.

The problem of outdated and hazardous asbestos water pipes in rural areas like Caithness was highlighted by a local MSP this week.

Highland News & Media editor Megan Carr has shared how a sudden thyroid cancer diagnosis changed her life forever.

SNP MSP Maree Todd highlights the positive aspects of free prescriptions 14 years after their introduction in Scotland.

Public Health Scotland encourages Caithness residents offered a Covid-19 vaccine this spring to come forward, get vaccinated and stay protected.

The analysis reveals an 18% drop in care homes over 10 years while the over-75 population rose by almost 72%.

Scottish Government minister Jenni Minto has agreed to visit Caithness after being told that an upgraded maternity service “must be a priority”.

Staff at Caithness General Hospital were delighted to receive a £6500 ECG unit funded by Caithness Heart Support Group.

Today we take it for granted that giving blood is as easy as looking online and booking an appointment - and it pretty well is.

Simply having the information about the risks from smoking is just not enough, says our columnist.

Holyrood Notebook by Edward Mountain

Home Bargains have multiple stores across the Highlands and Moray in Inverness, Tain, Dingwall, Aviemore, Nairn and Elgin.

A year on from an £180,000 funding award, North Highland Cancer Information and Support Centre offers an expanded range of services in the far north.

Federica Stefani shares her story of being a furloughed reporter during lockdown.