Almost 3,000 men in Forth Valley, representing 83% of those invited, have taken up the offer of a male-only scan which could help save their life. The abdominal aortic aneurism (AAA) screening programme, which began a year ago, has resulted… read more →
One of the first patients to have their Diabetic Retinal Screening carried out at Clackmannanshire Community Healthcare Centre has described it as “a wonderful idea.” Alice Russell, who attended one of the first Diabetic Retinal Screening Clinics at the Healthcare… read more →
The first Falkirk man to undergo Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) screening has described it as “No problem at all.” Alexander McIntosh – pictured here with radiographer Suzanne Brown at Falkirk Community Hospital -added: “I was in good hands. I can’t… read more →
“Very easy and quick” – that’s how Edwin Scott, the first patient in Clackmannanshire to undergo a new life-saving ultrasound scan for men, described the process. Mr Scott who lives in Devon Village, is pictured with sonographer Rhian Smalridge at… read more →
The first patient in Forth Valley to undergo a new a new life-saving ultrasound scan for men has described the process as “Painless and very easy.” Clifford Deans, who was given the all clear for an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)… read more →
Men across Forth Valley are to be offered a new scan which could help save their lives thanks to the introduction of the first male-only national screening programme. The first appointment letters inviting men aged 65 to be scanned for… read more →
