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Research helping to identify infants at risk of type 1 diabetes
A study taking place at North East hospitals is helping to identify infants at risk of developing type 1 diabetes.
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When I was 19 years old, in 1997, I had to help my Mum care for my dad. My dad was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer, and it was six weeks from diagnosis to his passing. He was only 48 years old, and he left behind five children and a young widow. My world was shattered.
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Big Dan Burn makes donation to hospital charity
Newcastle and England footballer, Dan Burn, has visited his local hospital to see the impact of his kind donation to Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s charity.
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NHS trust seeks planning approval to drive forward net zero ambitions at Wansbeck General Hospital
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has submitted a planning application as part of ambitious plans to decarbonise parts of its estate and support the NHS target of reaching net zero by 2040.
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Plenty to celebrate despite the challenges
Northumbria Healthcare is looking to the future with a brand-new healthcare academy to deliver the next generation of nurses and a fresh patient charter designed to support local people.
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Patients rate Northumbria hospitals among the best in the country according to national survey
Patients at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust have once again rated their hospital experience among the best in the country, according to the latest national survey.
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New antibiotic bone cement found not to reduce infection after hip fracture surgery
A large study has found that using high-dose dual-antibiotic loaded cement is unlikely to reduce the risk of infection in people who have had hip replacement surgery for their hip fracture.
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Artificial Intelligence tech set to stay as it proves its worth in the fight against bowel cancer
Technology which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to spot abnormalities which may lead to bowel cancer is set to stay after a research study showed its value.
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Local businessman remembered after generous donations to Hexham General Hospital
Tom Martin, of Wylam Nurseries, kindly donated an array of plants to the NHS during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Our clinical governance nurses at Northumbria Healthcare focus on ensuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care within our trust. This involves a broad range of activities related to maintaining high standards, continuous improvement and fostering a culture of excellence in care.
