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Springer publish St George’s consultants Renal Cancer book

Springer publish St George’s consultants Renal Cancer book

News & events | 10 Jun 2022

St George’s consultants Mehran Afshar and Chris Anderson’s new book on Renal Cancer has been published by one of the most prestigious publishers in the world, Springer. ‘Renal Cancer: Current Status and Innovations’ includes useful information on the fundamental basics and latest diagnostic and treatment techniques for Renal Cancer. With …
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Research finds endurance exercise could impact body’s largest artery differently in men and women

Research finds endurance exercise could impact body’s largest artery differently in men and women

News & events | 7 Jun 2022

Older male athletes could be at higher risk of heart and circulatory diseases than female competitors of a similar age, according to new research presented at the British Cardiovascular Society (BCS) conference in Manchester. The study, funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) and Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), …
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Public urged to use NHS services wisely as south west London saddles up for Jubilee and Derby weekend

Public urged to use NHS services wisely as south west London saddles up for Jubilee and Derby weekend

News & events | 1 Jun 2022

Please do not visit A&E unless it is an emergency – that’s the message from St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group as it gears up for a very busy bank holiday of Jubilee celebrations and one of the world’s biggest horse-racing festivals.
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St George’s Covid Medicines Delivery Unit within the best in the country

St George’s Covid Medicines Delivery Unit within the best in the country

News & events | 31 May 2022

St George’s CMDU team proudly welcomed the Antivirals and Therapeutics Taskforce from the Department of Health and Social Care last Thursday (26 May) to discuss their day-to-day experience working in the unit, case studies and what worked well.
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New episode of 24 Hours in A&E: Side by side

New episode of 24 Hours in A&E: Side by side

News & events | 31 May 2022

This episode features three patients filmed at St George’s Hospital who are all in immediate need of different types of care.
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New episode of 24 Hours in A&E: Turning Over A New Leaf

New episode of 24 Hours in A&E: Turning Over A New Leaf

News & events | 24 May 2022

This episode features three patients filmed at St George’s Hospital who are all in immediate need of different types of care.  
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“At times I wanted to make myself smaller” – Group Chief Nurse Arlene Wellman speaks at St George’s World Cultural Diversity and Dialogue Day event

“At times I wanted to make myself smaller” – Group Chief Nurse Arlene Wellman speaks at St George’s World Cultural Diversity and Dialogue Day event

News & events | 20 May 2022

Saturday 21st May is World Cultural Diversity and Dialogue Day and St George’s Hospital in Tooting held a celebration event in advance on Thursday 19th May. Group Chief Nurse of the St George’s, Epsom and St Helier Hospitals Group, Arlene Wellman, attended the event giving a keynote speech on her …
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Please follow these guidelines if you have monkeypox symptoms

Please follow these guidelines if you have monkeypox symptoms

News & events | 19 May 2022

The UK Health Security Agency has reported that a very small number of people in the UK have been diagnosed with monkeypox. If you are attending the Emergency Department with a fever and rash or have had contact with any person known to have a monkeypox infection, put on your …
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Mothers share their appreciation for donated breast milk this World Milk Donation Day

Mothers share their appreciation for donated breast milk this World Milk Donation Day

News & events | 19 May 2022

St George’s Hospital in Tooting hosts a human milk bank on the neonatal unit, generously supported by Neonatal Unit charity, First Touch. Human breast milk is collected, pasteurised and distributed to St George’s, Kingston and Croydon Hospitals, thanks to generous donors who make this work possible. Naomi gave birth to …
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St George’s welcomes charity partner Momentum to celebrate their 18th birthday

St George’s welcomes charity partner Momentum to celebrate their 18th birthday

News & events | 16 May 2022

This May Momentum Children’s Charity, a local charity which partners with St George’s hospital in Tooting to support families with seriously ill children, will be celebrating their 18th birthday. Momentum Children’s Charity provides personalised support to families who have a child with cancer or life-challenging illness. They offer a wide …
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