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Visitors to the RLI asked to stay away due to norovirus
Due to the on-going norovirus outbreak at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is imposing a ban on all visiting, with the exception of some key areas.
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Essential telephone upgrade to take place at FGH
An essential upgrade to the telephone system at Furness General Hospital will be taking place, in conjunction with British Telecom, between 11pm on Tuesday 28 February and 2am on Wednesday 29 February.
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Visitors to the RLI asked to stay away due to winter vomiting bug

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Visitors to the RLI asked to stay away due to winter vomiting bug

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Wards at FGH remain closed due to winter vomiting bug
Ward 1 at Furness General Hospital is now closed to all admissions and transfers, except in medical emergencies, following an outbreak of diarrhoea and vomiting due to the winter vomiting bug Norovirus. Wards 4, 5, 6, 7 and 9 also remain closed.
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Renal patients get on their bikes
Heather Hill, Renal Dietician, and Laura Gould, Foundation Year 1 Doctor, Westmorland General Hospital, have just returned from the Annual British Renal Symposium in Birmingham.
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Patients happy with care in the Emergency Department
A recent audit has shown that patients attending the Emergency Department (ED) at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary are highly satisfied with the service.
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Council of Governors election – uncontested report
Further to the deadline for nominations for the Council of Governors 2011 elections at noon on Thursday 28 July 2011, the following constituencies are uncontested:
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Election to the Council of Governors 2011
Election to the Council of Governors 2011 - statement of nominated candidates
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New test to help diagnose heart problems quicker
People in south Cumbria will benefit from a new faster test for heart failure from this month.
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