500+ graduate nurses join the ranks at NHSGGC
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has officially signed up 536 newly qualified nurses and midwives as part of this year’s intake. The vast majority come…
Important role of COVID assessment centres highlighted as Winter begins
As we enter the Winter months and Covid cases continue to rise across Scotland, medics at NHSGGC are reminding patients with the virus how to…
20 red wards sparks plea for public to stick to rules
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is calling on the public to heed current guidelines to minimise the number of new hospital admissions following a…
Same day hip-replacement service launches at Stobhill
Stobhill hospital has launched its same-day hip replacement programme and has successfully treated its first patient. The programme is built on established principles from the…
Rare operation saves cancer patient’s leg from amputation
A cancer patient is recovering well after having part of her leg transported for radiation treatment, while she was still on the operating table at…
‘Sponge on a string’ endoscopy alternative rolls out to NHSGGC patients
A new technique which provides patients with a more comfortable and efficient alternative to an endoscopy has been launched at Gartnavel General Hospital in Glasgow,…
Pregnancy app gives mums-to-be a perfect bundle of information
Mums to be in Greater Glasgow and Clyde are being encouraged to download an app which aims to make their pregnancy go with a swing.…
32% of those attending Emergency Departments have minor ailments
Top doctors are urging people to only attend A&E if their condition is life-threatening. New figures show that, over a seven-day period, 32% of the…
Glasgow doctor is green machine
A dedicated doctor is set to cycle over 800km to raise awareness around the impact of air pollution on health, ahead of COP26. Dr Ewan…
NHS staff teach machines to read x-rays with the help of artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence is being used to transform radiology services at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde with the support of the West of Scotland Innovation Hub…