Vale operating theatre changes cut greenhouse gas emissions
The Vale of Leven Hospital has reduced its nitrous oxide footprint by 95 per cent after significant changes to the ventilation and gas supply systems…
NHSGGC medics get on their bikes for Clean Air Day
People throughout NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde are being asked to do their bit to reduce air pollution by swapping their cars for two wheels…
NHSGGC gets on its bike this Cycle To Work Day
Thursday August 1st is Cycle To Work Day, and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is encouraging staff to swap four wheels for two in its…
Medicines waste costs NHSGGC £100,000 every day – we need your help to tackle it
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has launched a campaign to reduce medicines waste – for the good of people’s health, to support NHS services and…
NHSGGC on course to complete another significant step in programme to cut greenhouse gas emissions
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is on track to eliminate one of the major sources of greenhouse gases in healthcare. Nitrous Oxide (N2O) –…
Inverclyde Royal Hospital children’s centre transformed ‘beyond expectations’ thanks to charity funding
A multi-disciplinary child development centre at Inverclyde Royal Hospital has been transformed thanks to a £36,000 upgrade funded by Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity. The Skylark…
Woman generously donates funds to two NHSGGC hospitals in memory of her husband and dad
A woman who lost her husband and dad within six months of each other has donated £20,000 to the NHS services that cared for them.…
Inverclyde Renal Unit celebrates 25 years
A hospital unit that has supported thousands of patients with kidney problems marked its 25th anniversary this week. The Renal Unit at Inverclyde Royal Hospital…
New liver scanner for IRH thanks to League of Hospital Friends
A new scanner used to detect and measure scarring on the liver has been installed at Inverclyde Royal Hospital. The Fibroscan cost around £120,000 and…
Glasgow Royal Infirmary Celebrates 225th Birthday
Glasgow Royal Infirmary (GRI) has celebrated its 225th birthday with the unveiling of a commemorative mural documenting its rich history and positive impact on healthcare. The…