Tag: Department of Health
Update on Hospital Norovirus Outbreak
Two wards in Noble’s Hospital (Ward 9 and Ward 20), and one which is a mental health care facility (Grianagh Court), were closed at the end of last week due to an outbreak of norovirus gastroenteritis. Grianagh Court has been completely re-opened yesterday evening (20th February); Ward 20 will re-open later today, and Ward 9 [...]
‘Date’ the perfect volunteer for your organisation
The Department of Health is asking for expressions of interest for those who wish take part in one of the Island’s biggest ever volunteer recruitment events. Organisations looking for volunteers and those keen to volunteer but unsure where to start will have a chance to find their ‘perfect match’ at the event which is being [...]
Island’s plan to tackle childhood obesity launched
The Isle of Man Government has today launched the Island’s ‘Plan for Tackling Childhood Overweight and Obesity in the Isle of Man’. The Department of Health, as part of the Sport and Healthy Schools Partnership, has led the development of the Plan which aims to ensure that all children and young people in the Isle [...]
Department of Health urges those ‘At-risk’ to get vaccinated against Flu
The Department of Health would like to remind all those in the ‘at-risk’ category for flu to get vaccinated, for two reasons: 1. The flu activity in many parts of North America is reported to be high. Several states in the US have reported their levels to be very high and the Pan-American Health Organisation [...]
New Outpatient Appointments Reception to further improve services for patients at Noble’s Hospital
As part of an ongoing programme to improve services for patients across the Department of Health, Noble’s Hospital is introducing a centralised Outpatient Appointments Reception from Monday, 14 January. The Outpatient Appointments Reception will act as a one stop shop for making, rescheduling and cancelling appointments, as well as providing a check-in service for those [...]
Update on suspension of bowel surgery at Noble’s Hospital
Following the suspension of colorectal (bowel) surgery at Noble’s Hospital last month, the Department of Health can advise that an independent review has now been carried out by a team from North East England. Colorectal surgery was suspended after a series of complications occurred over a two month period – but all were complex rather [...]
Access to health services over Christmas and New Year
To ensure that the public are aware of how and when to access key health services throughout the festive period, the Department of Health has published details of opening hours for its main public counters and drop-in services over Christmas and New Year. As well as providing details of opening times, the Department is also [...]
Noble’s Hospital at the forefront of customer service
The Department of Health announce that Noble’s Hospital is spearheading ‘CARE’ (Communicate, Ask, Respond, Evaluate) which is a new enterprising initiative to evolve customer service throughout the Department. The initiative is based on the ‘fundamentals of care’ that are important to the experience of patients such as feeling safe and comfortable, having enough to eat [...]
Colour, music, dignity, and joy for successful students
The Department of Health has celebrated its annual Award Ceremony in the dignified surroundings of Kirk Braddan. The ceremonial day saw two sessions covering vocational and continuing professional development qualifications, higher education awards, and recognition for long service. Far more students than ever before were congratulated on their achievements and applauded by friends, family and [...]
‘It’s up to me to know where to draw the line’
The Department of Health has today launched its 2012 Festive Season Health Campaign. The theme of the 2012 campaign builds on from last year’s programme – ‘It’s up to me where to draw the line’ – again with the support of the Island’s young people. The Public Health Directorate and partner agencies are supporting the [...]
