Bangour General Hospital

Bangour General Hospital (pronounced: /ˈbæŋɡər/), is a notable medical institution located in the United Kingdom.

Etymology

The name "Bangour" is derived from the Scottish Gaelic words "Ban" meaning "white" and "Gour" meaning "goat". The hospital was named after the village of Bangour where it was originally established.

History

Bangour General Hospital was established in the early 20th century, serving as a key medical facility during both World War I and World War II. It was later converted into a general hospital, providing a wide range of medical services to the local community.

Services

Bangour General Hospital offers a variety of medical services, including emergency medicine, internal medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, and pediatrics. The hospital is also equipped with a radiology department and a pathology lab.

Related Terms

Emergency Medicine: The medical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of unforeseen illness or injury.
Internal Medicine: A medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases.
Surgery: An operative procedure where bodily injuries or disorders are treated by incision or manipulation.
Obstetrics and Gynecology: A branch of medicine that specializes in the care of women during pregnancy and childbirth and in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the female reproductive organs.
Pediatrics: The branch of medicine dealing with the health and medical care of infants, children, and adolescents from birth up to the age of 18.
Radiology: The science of dealing with X-rays and other high-energy radiation, especially the use of such radiation for the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Pathology: The scientific study of the nature of disease and its causes, processes, development, and consequences.