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IV Therapy: What You Should Know

Did you know that nearly 85% of all hospitalized patients receive IV therapy? This method is fastand efficient, getting medications and vitamins straight into your blood. It's a quick way to get whatyour body needs, but it's important to know the risks. Keep reading to understand the other...

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'Look out for each other,' urges Devon's Director of Public Health

Devon’s Director of Public Health, Steve Brown, is urging the public to ‘continue to look out for each other’ by being cautious and following the guidance over the next few months.

His comments come after groups that represent vulnerable people most at risk from coronavirus raised concerns about the removal of the legal requirement for people with the virus to self-isolate, announced...

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Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital awarded for commitment to patient safety

Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital is celebrating after being named as a National Joint Registry (NJR) Quality Data Provider after successfully completing a national programme of local data audits.

The NJR monitors the performance of hip, knee, ankle, elbow and shoulder joint replacement operations to improve clinical outcomes primarily for the benefit of patients, but also to support...

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Skill-sharing brings Plymouth people together, whatever your age

TV PRESENTER and journalist Steph McGovern is supporting a new skill-sharing initiative celebrating the talents that older people in Plymouth can share with the younger generation.

It is all part of the #GenerationWOW campaign (which stands for wonderful older wisdom) from Specsavers Home Visits, together with u3a (University of the Third Age), which gives older people a platform to...

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Local volunteers to receive Moderna Omicron specific COVID-19 booster vaccine

One of the world’s first Omicron-specific variant vaccines is to be trialled in Devon and Cornwall, as the biotechnology company Moderna, Inc works with the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).

The innovative study will see participants receive a first or second booster. In the South West, it is opening first at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, with plans to open at...

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How to manage heartburn and acid reflux using herbal medicine

Heartburn is the result of acid reflux. It is that uncomfortable post-meal sensation, often regularly. This is caused by the expulsion of stomach contents back into the esophagus. The acidity of the fluid burns the esophageal lining causing a burning, painful sensation in the chest. Acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can severely affect a person’s appetite and may damage...

Devon’s NHS launch online health and wellbeing app library

The NHS in Devon has announced the launch of a new health and wellbeing app library for local people, powered by the Organisation for the Review of Care and Health Apps (ORCHA).

Effectively a comparison website, the localised site for Devon allows patients and healthcare professionals to search and download from a wide range of apps, making it quicker and easier for people across...

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Accessing healthcare support services: what you need to know

In the UK, we are lucky to benefit from NHS services for a myriad of both severe and minor ailments and illnesses. There are numerous different health departments within NHS hospitals and specialised support services around the country. While these are available to everyone who needs them, accessing them could be a bit tougher than you’d expect.

Similarly, if you’re searching for...

South West Liver Buddies

A dynamic group of patients with liver-related illnesses have established a new peer support group for fellow liver patients and are keen to encourage new members from across the region to join.

The South West Liver Buddies was officially formed in early 2020, just before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and despite the subsequent lockdowns and restrictions on being able to meet...

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Future of Plymouth’s Mayflower GP service secured

Local health and care provider, Livewell Southwest, has been named as the new organisation responsible for the running of the Mayflower Medical Group of GP practices in Plymouth from April 2022.

The Group, which covers five sites in Plymouth, is responsible for providing GP services for nearly 40,000 people in the city.

The current arrangements, with provider Access Health...

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Everything you need to know about Morpheus8

Morpheus8 is the latest non-surgical treatment that is seeing an increase in demand after some great results were shown by Judy Murray. If you're looking to undergo this treatment, here are some things you should know before going in for a consultation.

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Morpheus8 is a fractional needling and radiofrequency remodelling device that works by injecting tiny...

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Health & Beauty

IV Therapy: What You Should Know

'Look out for each other,' urges Devon's Director of Public Health

Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital awarded for commitment to patient safety

Skill-sharing brings Plymouth people together, whatever your age

Local volunteers to receive Moderna Omicron specific COVID-19 booster vaccine

How to manage heartburn and acid reflux using herbal medicine

Devon’s NHS launch online health and wellbeing app library

Accessing healthcare support services: what you need to know

South West Liver Buddies

Future of Plymouth’s Mayflower GP service secured

Everything you need to know about Morpheus8

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