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Tuesday 20 October 2015
Yorkshire patients benefitting from heart disease network
A Network that delivers expertise in the treatment of congenital heart disease across Yorkshire, the Humber and North Derbyshire has been commended in the latest review of its service.
The Yorkshire and Humber Congenital Heart Disease Network (YHCHDN) covers a population of 5.6 million people and provides services in 20 regional hospitals from Scarborough in the north and Chesterfield in the...Read more
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Monday 19 October 2015
Innovative new book launched to improve care for children undergoing kidney transplants
A new book for children undergoing transplants has been launched by Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The book, called Charlie’s Kidney Transplant, has been produced for children at Leeds Children’s Hospital...Read more
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Thursday 15 October 2015
Hospital team to hold heart rhythm awareness event at White Rose
Irregular heart rhythm can have very serious consequences so it's well worth checking out an event at the White Rose Centre on Saturday (17 October) including the chance to get...
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Monday 12 October 2015
Winter flu campaign well underway at Leeds Teaching Hospitals
The annual influenza vaccination programme across the Leeds Teaching Hospitals has got off to a flying start with more than 2,000 staff protected in the first week of the campaign.
Last...Read more
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Wednesday 30 September 2015
Keeping patients safe #TheLeedsWay
Clinicians at LTHT are looking at new and collaborative ways of ensuring high quality care and the safety of our patients while staying in hospital.
Consultants Dr Ali Cracknell and Dr...Read more
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Friday 25 September 2015
Chill-out zone for teenagers opens at Leeds Cancer Centre
A brand new ‘chill-out zone’ for young patients was unveiled yesterday at the Leeds Cancer Centre.
The dedicated space in the Bexley Wing at St James’s Hospital is for people aged...Read more
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Friday 25 September 2015
New Zero Tolerance campaign targets violence against hospital staff in Leeds
Leeds Teaching Hospitals and West Yorkshire Police have launched a new campaign stressing that violence and aggression against hospital staff is never acceptable and will be met with a firm...
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Wednesday 23 September 2015
Annual General Meeting of the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
The Annual General Meeting of the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust will be held on Wednesday 23 September at 14:00 at Thackray Medical Museum, 141 Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7NL
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Wednesday 23 September 2015
Annual General Meeting of the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
The Annual General Meeting of the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust will be held on Wednesday 23 September at 14:00 at Thackray Medical Museum, 141 Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7NL
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Friday 11 September 2015
Young Ben’s treatment is world first for Leeds Teaching Hospitals’ trauma team
A seven-year-old boy from Pontefract is the youngest person in the world to have had a pioneering type of minimally invasive procedure to treat a serious aortic injury he suffered...
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Thursday 3 September 2015
Patients and visitors warned of short-term disruption outside Chancellor’s Wing at St James’s
Work will be taking place shortly to resurface the ambulance bay at the rear of Chancellor’s Wing at St James’s University Hospital, and measures will be put in place to...
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Monday 17 August 2015
New hearing device with implanted magnet is first for Leeds Teaching Hospitals
A Leeds man has become the first in the city to be fitted with a new type of implanted hearing aid (the Cochlear Attract) which includes a magnet placed under...
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Monday 10 August 2015
Crime Commissioner’s visit cements LTHT's relationship with West Yorkshire Police
West Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner, Mark Burns-Williamson, was guest of honour at a Crime Prevention Roadshow at St James’s University Hospital.
Mr Burns-Williamson officially opened the event in the atrium...Read more
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Tuesday 4 August 2015
The tragic death of Consultant Cardiologist Dr George Ballard
Dr Yvette Oade, Chief Medical Officer for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust said:
“George’s tragic and untimely death has deeply shocked his friends and colleagues at our hospitals. He was an...Read more
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Monday 3 August 2015
Crime Commissioner is guest of honour at hospital’s Crime Prevention Roadshow
West Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner, Mark Burns-Williamson, will underline the partnership between Leeds Teaching Hospitals and West Yorkshire Police when he is guest of honour at a Crime Prevention...
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Friday 31 July 2015
New Maggie's Centre at St James's University Hospital gets planning consent
Maggie’s, the charity that provides free practical, emotional and social support for people with cancer and their family and friends, has been granted planning permission to build a new Maggie’s...
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Tuesday 28 July 2015
Leeds children's team gear up for British Transplant Games
A team of some of the bravest youngsters from Yorkshire are preparing to compete for the honour of Leeds Children’s Hospital at the British Transplant Games, which open in Newcastle-Gateshead...
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Friday 24 July 2015
Duchess of York becomes patron of Yorkshire organ donor campaign
The Be a Hero organ donation campaign has received a huge boost with Sarah, Duchess of York, visiting Leeds Children's Hospital to become a patron.
The Duchess visited children on the...Read more
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Tuesday 21 July 2015
The search is on for Leeds hospital heroes!
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has launched its staff awards to recognise and celebrate the achievements of its 15,000 employees. The public of Leeds and Yorkshire are invited to get...
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