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Health Board News

31/12/2020
Second COVID-19 vaccine given go-ahead

A second COVID-19 vaccine has been given the go-ahead and its roll-out across Wales will start next week, the Health Minister has announced.

29/12/2020
Emergency Departments join study to assess instant testing for COVID-19

Emergency Departments in North Wales are taking part in a study to assess the effectiveness of tests that may give doctors COVID-19 results within minutes rather than hours.

23/12/2020
Ysbyty Gwynedd staff give back to their community

Staff from Ysbyty Gwynedd’s Theatres and Intensive Care Unit have donated toys and goods towards local causes as a way of thanking the community for their support this year.

23/12/2020
North Wales now has 11 COVID-19 test centres serving communities across the region

Each of the six counties across North Wales now has at least one testing site, open seven-days-a-week and with some operating from 8am-8pm.

21/12/2020
New project to enhance support for North wales cancer patients living with fatigue

A new project is looking to tackle the impact of fatigue experienced by people living with cancer.

21/12/2020
Mass vaccination centres to open across North Wales this week

The Health Board will use three mass vaccination centres this week so that care home staff from across North Wales can get the vaccine.

18/12/2020
Charitable Amy helps Light Up Christmas for the NHS

The NHS Charity for North Wales, Awyr Las, has launched a real and digital lighting display, ‘Light Up Christmas’ to mark the end of this very different year, and 7 year old Amy Ishmael was selected to have the honour of switching on the lights in recognition of her support for the NHS this year.

18/12/2020
Holywell man's quality of life restored following vascular surgery at Glan Clwyd Hospital

A keen cyclist and hiker who became unable to walk due to a debilitating illness is back on his feet following vascular surgery at Glan Clwyd Hospital.

18/12/2020
How to look after your mental health and wellbeing this Christmas

Christmas this year will be very different for many of us. Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Alys Cole-King has shared her top tips on how to look after your mental health and wellbeing over the festive season

17/12/2020
New Urgent Primary Care Centre project will help reduce pressures on GPs and Emergency Care services this winter

A new project will help improve treatment times and reduce pressures on GPs and Emergency Care services this winter.

16/12/2020
Improved efficiency and patient experience at first-in-Wales Glan Clwyd CT suite

Refurbishment work on the CT scanning suite at Glan Clwyd Hospital has brought improved facilities and first-of-its-kind in Wales technology.

16/12/2020
COVID-19 vaccinations start for Glan Clwyd staff

More than 200 high-risk and Emergency Department staff from Glan Clwyd Hospital are receiving their COVID-19 vaccinations

15/12/2020
Venue Cymru Opens its Doors to Care Home Staff for COVID-19 Vaccinations

Care home staff from across North Wales started to receive their COVID-19 vaccinations at Llandudno’s Rainbow Hospital today.

04/12/2020
Ysbyty Gwynedd Alaw Ward using remote monitoring technology during pandemic

New technology is allowing hospital staff to monitor some cancer patients who are on chemotherapy at home through a wearable smart watch.

04/12/2020
Deeside Rainbow Hospital team share their experiences of working at the temporary hospital

Members of the management team overseeing Ysbyty Enfys Deeside have shared their early experiences of running the temporary hospital.

03/12/2020
Nurse leader lands prestigious UK-wide health award

A senior nurse who leads Abergele’s District Nurses has landed a top UK-wide health award.

02/12/2020
COVID-19 Vaccine Deployment in Wales

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has granted the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine temporary authorisation for use.

01/12/2020
New therapies suite completed as part of Ruthin Hospital redevelopment

A new therapies suite at Ruthin Hospital will help people in the surrounding area access care closer to home.