New £4m heart centre work starts at Lincoln County Hospital
HealthNew unit: New building at Lincoln County Hospital hopes to make heart surgery in Lincolnshire even more efficient.
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Tuesday, April 3
Thursday, March 22
Health gap and deprivation increase in Lincolnshire
HealthHealth gap: More people are healthier in Lincolnshire, but more people also live in some of the most deprived areas in the country.
Monday, March 19
Swan left to decompose in central Lincoln river
HealthDead swan: Residents unhappy with authorities’ decision to leave a dead swan to decompose in the river feeding Brayford Pool behind Gaunt Street.
Friday, March 16
New radiology consultant for Lincoln hospital
HealthNew doctor: Lincoln County Hospital has hired a new consultant to work within the radiology department.
Monday, March 5
Fundraisers sleep rough outside Lincoln Cathedral
HealthSleeping rough: Around 50 people from Lincoln slept outside the Cathedral overnight for the YMCA Sleep Easy fundraiser.
Wednesday, February 22
National recognition for county hospital menu
HealthGood choice: Lincolnshire hospitals have received an award for their extensive vegan options on their food menus.
Tuesday, February 21
New stroke facilities for Lincoln hospital
HealthNew facilities: The hospital’s stroke department will be using new funding to improve the unit.
Monday, February 20
More people diagnosed with dementia in Lincolnshire
HealthDementia care: The number of people living with dementia in Lincolnshire rose in a year by more than 300 from 10,502 to 10,807.
Wednesday, February 15
Campaign to stop pouring fat down the drain
HealthFat busters: Anglian Water are trying to stop people tipping cooking oils and fat down their sink, which can cause blockages.
Friday, February 10
One in 10 A&E patients could go elsewhere
Health£2 million savings: NHS Lincolnshire are urging people to consider the severity of their symptoms before using A&E services.
