Montrose Review - Health Feed

Cervical cancer at-risk warning

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 14:38:39 GMT

The UK’s only dedicated cervical cancer charity is urging older women in Scotland to make sure they attend regular cervical screening up to final invitation, after figures for those aged 55-59 show a steady decline in uptake over the past 10 years, falling from 82.5 to 74.7 per cent.

Help for youngsters with diabetes

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 11:36:18 GMT

Around 21,000 people live with diabetes across Tayside, and the number increases every year.

Setting off to treat teeth in Uganda

Wed, 29 May 2013 08:53:56 GMT

Kerry Rooke, who works with Campbell & Gibb, dental surgeons, John Street, will set off in September to give dental treatment to Ugandans.

Free help to quit smoking at local group

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:31:31 GMT

Montrose smokers who want to kick the habit can take advantage of a Quit Smoking Group which meets in town on Mondays.

Importance of learning about epilepsy - MSP

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:06:02 GMT

Nigel Don, MSP, has joined party leaders in learning about epilepsy and supporting National Epilepsy Week, which runs until Saturday.

MSPs get to the heart of group’s work

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:41:35 GMT

The work of the Angus Cardiac Group was highlighted to MSPs recently when members mounted an exhibition at the Scottish Parliament.