Kieran Lamb's List: Runcorn and Widnes News 02/09

AN MRSA screening programme to help keep patients safe from infection is being expanded at Whiston Hospital.

From Monday, March 9, every patient who comes to Whiston Hospital for planned surgery will be screened for the bacteria.

FAMILIES are being urged to clue themselves up about brain bug meningitis at the time of the year when they’re most at risk.

National charity Meningitis UK has launched an online quiz and interactive symptoms puzzle to ensure everyone’s armed with the vital knowledge which could save a life.