Healthcare Environment Inspectorate sees Ninewells Hospital making hygiene progress
Ninewells Hospital has gone some way towards cleaning up its act after two critical reports on the level of hygiene. (...)
Dundee signs up to Young Scot Rewards scheme
Pregnant teenagers who give up smoking and pupils who pick the healthy option on the school meals menu are to receive rewards including free driving lessons and discounts on cinema tickets. (...)
'Absolutely inspiring' — health board wowed by Charleston mum's get-up-and-go
A Charleston mum-of-two has been hailed as ''an inspiration'' by the board of NHS Tayside. (...)
Arbroath Infirmary's Queen Mother wing celebrates 50 years of life
Special memories and new beginnings were shared on a red letter day at Arbroath Infirmary on Sunday. (...)
Linda Ross case: extent of problems at school revealed in councillor's notes from 2006/2007
A teacher at Sidlaw View Primary School was subjected to 23 incidents of physical and verbal abuse, among a total of 42 complaints logged during 2006-2007, The Courier has learned. (...)
NHS Tayside gives 'absolute guarantee' community will help shape Ardler Surgery plans
A Tayside health chief has given "an absolute guarantee" Ardler residents will be involved in decisions about GP services. (...)
Improvements to Ninewells Hospital phototherapy treatment centre service
Patients with skin conditions can now go to the improved phototherapy treatment centre in Ninewells Hospital. (...)
Pioneering project could improve health and wellbeing in Tayside
Efforts to improve health and wellbeing in Tayside could benefit from a project pioneered in Cornwall. (...)
NHS Tayside balances books with £1 billion expenditure
NHS Tayside spent almost £1 billion in the last financial year — almost £2.5 million a day. (...)
Surprise inspection finds minor blips at Stracathro Hospital
Hospital inspectors found a trolley of dirty linen stored in an open corridor when they visited Stracathro Hospital by Brechin. (...)
Sturgeon 'disappointed' after Ninewells Hospital criticised in follow-up hygiene report
Health secretary Nicola Sturgeon has told NHS Tayside bosses they must clean up their act after two reports in six months criticised some areas of hygiene at Ninewells Hospital. (...)
NHS Tayside chiefs given clear indication of public support for Blairgowrie Community Hospital
The people of Blairgowrie have turned out in force to have their say on the future of their community hospital. (...)
Health chiefs hope open day can allay Blairgowrie Community Hospital fears
The chief executive of NHS Tayside has assured Strathmore residents there remains a bright future for Blairgowrie Community Hospital. (...)
New chief Gerry Marr looking to NHS Tayside's future
As the new chief executive of NHS Tayside, Gerry Marr bears ultimate responsibility for the health of the region's 400,000 souls. He comes into the job at a time when the service is being asked to find £25 million in savings. (...)
Gerry Marr named as new NHS Tayside chief executive
Gerry Marr has been named chief executive of NHS Tayside, taking over from Professor Tony Wells, who is stepping down after nine years. (...)
Broxden Dental Centre welcomes first patients
A new dental hospital in Perth saw its first patients this week as the NHS Tayside community dental service began operation. (...)
Ninewells Hospital nuclear medicine unit under construction
Work has begun on a £10.4 million nuclear medicine unit at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee. (...)
NHS Tayside committed to working with communities
The chairman of NHS Tayside has stressed that partnership with communities is the "way forward" to improve the quality of life of people in the region. (...)
Change for the better, say NHS Tayside chiefs
A proud pensioner is looking for a bit of support to cope with the major change necessary to be as fit as possible for the challenges ahead. (...)
Tayside hospital drugs records to be kept longer
Records of drugs transported on a public service bus between Tayside hospitals will now be retained for six months, it has emerged. (...)