http://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/specialist_sections/health/ The Westmorland Gazette /news/specialist_sections/health/ en-gb Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:13:44 +0100 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:13:44 +0100 http://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/specialist_sections/health/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/resources/images/774670/?type=rsslogo http://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/specialist_sections/health/ http://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/specialist_sections/health/4477266.Teacher_swims_Thames_for_Leukaemia_Research/?ref=rss A TEACHER will test his stamina by swimming 135 miles along the Thames next month to raise money for leukaemia research. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:00:25 +0100 34868fa0578b91c3d59ff492f8524f89 http://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/specialist_sections/health/4470977.American_medic_visits_Kendal_to_promote__integrated__healthcare/?ref=rss A MEDIC from North Carolina has visited Westmorland General Hospital to talk about integrating complementary and traditional medicine. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:29:36 +0100 6adb6e438fb6f0efd3ef20da5f430245 http://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/specialist_sections/health/4468103.Cumbrians__health_profiled_online/?ref=rss A PROFILE of Cumbrians’ health compared to elsewhere in the country, has been published online. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:22:25 +0100 4daabd4e14a7716dd6fbba8e049ea2d3 http://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/specialist_sections/health/4464302.Mumps_outbreak_prompts_vaccine_plea/?ref=rss AN OUTBREAK of mumps in Cumbria has prompted medics to warn young people to protect themselves. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:15:45 +0100 e22e0a8718d440db542a838f86d1728c http://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/specialist_sections/health/4451701.Cumbria_s_primary_care_trust__is_one_of_best_at_getting_better_/?ref=rss NHS Cumbria is one of the fastest improving health trusts in England, according to a new report by the Care Quality Commission. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:01:26 +0100 694a9526dcbf0509ffc325b3762ab1c7 http://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/specialist_sections/health/4441530.Legalise_hard_drugs_says_Cumbria_s_health_chief/?ref=rss THE regularisation of Class A substances such as Heroin and Cocaine is the only way to win the war on drugs according to Cumbria’s health chief. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:27:18 +0100 675665c7385c42ccf3da8cd2fb76f629 http://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/specialist_sections/health/4398218.North_West_workers_turn_to_drink/?ref=rss MORE than half of workers in the North West say they turn to drink to relieve work-related stress. Wed, 27 May 2009 09:11:23 +0100 60693f6cc2df07e0ef87ac5460a8f8fc http://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/specialist_sections/health/4381674.The_hunt_is_on_for_hospital_champion_of_the_year/?ref=rss HOSPITAL patients are being asked to nominate their favourite member of staff for the new Pride of the Bay Awards. Wed, 20 May 2009 09:40:18 +0100 3465a5a74cb29ecd22980e70611bbd6b http://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/specialist_sections/health/4372218.Health_campaigners_among_hospital_s_new_council_members/?ref=rss THE board which runs Morecambe Bay's three hospitals has announced the people who will help make key decisions, following an election. Fri, 15 May 2009 13:39:43 +0100 2fa8c0c33c51cf448ad8af77477ae61f http://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/specialist_sections/health/4369360.Vegetarian_Week_opens_new_eating_opportunities/?ref=rss Vegetarian week runs from 18 to 24 May, and what better time to discover the joys of going meat-free. Thu, 14 May 2009 14:23:15 +0100 0b78a20e617d2623770f3b55917a6166