Helen Shields: Stretched to the limit
Throughout virtually the whole of the United Kingdom the National Health Service is being stretched to the limit, and the NHS on the
There are ways to ease the burden of arthritis
Wear and tear arthritis, medically known as osteoarthritis is not life-threatening, but can be extremely painful and uncomfortable and sadly there is still no
Depression – help at hand
Depression and stress-related illnesses can often make an individual feel isolated and not knowing who to turn to for reassurance and guidance. But
Hospital new A&E
A highly-successful pioneering method for dealing with walk-in patient admissions at St Mary’s Hospital is on course to provide the blueprint for many
A nurse’s diary: life in the war
The notion of nursing as a caring profession often falls under the microscope. Dedication and commitment are undoubtedly of paramount importance in such
Juba Link proves invaluable project
After combined service of more than 50 years at St Mary’s Hospital, it would have been easy for Tim and Zorina Walsh to
Chris keeps vital service on move
There is still confusion among some Islanders as to when it is best to call the NHS health line 111 as opposed to
Hip op hooray!
A hip replacement is one of the most common and successful operations carried out on the Island Each year around 250 patients are
Wipe out Winter tiredness
Do you find it harder to roll out of bed every morning when the temperature drops and the mornings are darker? If so,
Project that really works
A groundbreaking project called The Works, launched earlier this year to help young Islanders give up drink and drugs completely, is already producing
Dr Paul’s active life both near and in far east
To hundreds of his patients he was simply known as Dr. Hooper, a general practitioner who worked for more than 30 years at
Trauma unit is a big step forward
The level of care available to Island patients within the Emergency Department of St Mary’s Hospital, Newport has taken another significant step forward.