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St George’s appoints new Chief Medical Officer

St George’s appoints new Chief Medical Officer

News & events | 20 Sep 2018

St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Dr Richard Jennings as its new Chief Medical Officer. Dr Jennings will join St George’s from Whittington Health NHS Trust, where he has been Executive Medical Director since June 2014. As a practising physician, Dr Jennings specialised in infection and acute …
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Hear patient Libby speak on how her face was rebuilt after an accident: Thursday 27 September 2018

Hear patient Libby speak on how her face was rebuilt after an accident: Thursday 27 September 2018

News & events | 17 Sep 2018

Come along to our Annual Members’ Meeting to hear from Libby Keating and her story. St George’s Hospital, Thursday 27 September, from 17:30. Click for more details.
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New episode of 24 Hours in A&E: Love’s Young Dream…

New episode of 24 Hours in A&E: Love’s Young Dream…

News & events | 12 Sep 2018 | Tags: #24HrsAE 24 hours in A&E a&e ED emergency Emergency Department trauma

This episode – Love’s Young Dream – features three men who are all at varying stages of their lives and relationships and who are all supported in A&E by their partners.
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Auntie’s dinners are a winner in St George’s ED!

Auntie’s dinners are a winner in St George’s ED!

News & events | 12 Sep 2018

Emily Roberts works as a Sister in St George’s Emergency Department (ED). Four years ago she was working the New Year’s Eve shift and her Aunty Mary and Aunty Jill wanted to make sure she didn’t miss out on the celebrations. They decided to deliver Emily a home cooked meal …
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Information for patients – cardiac surgery at St George’s Hospital (10 September 2018)

News & events | 10 Sep 2018

We have taken the decision today to temporarily transfer the operations of a small number of patients requiring the most complex cardiac surgery to other London hospitals.
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Young doctor’s final wish saves lives through organ donation

Young doctor’s final wish saves lives through organ donation

News & events | 7 Sep 2018

The mother of a young doctor who died unexpectedly at St George’s is encouraging others to follow her daughter’s example and talk to their family about organ donation.
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Two teams at the Trust shortlisted for prestigious HSJ Award

Two teams at the Trust shortlisted for prestigious HSJ Award

News & events | 6 Sep 2018

Well done to our Queen Mary’s prostate cancer team and our Emergency Department team for being shortlisted within the Acute Sector Innovation category of the prestigious Health Service Journal (HSJ) Awards. The awards are one of the largest celebrations of healthcare excellence in the world, recognising and promoting the finest …
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External independent panel to oversee response to challenges in cardiac surgery service at St George’s

News & events | 4 Sep 2018

St George’s is today (4 September) announcing extra steps to deal with the long-standing issues faced by its cardiac surgical service.
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New episode of 24 Hours in A&E: A Friend in Need…

New episode of 24 Hours in A&E: A Friend in Need…

News & events | 29 Aug 2018 | Tags: #24HrsAE 24 hours in A&E a&e ED emergency Emergency Department trauma

This episode – A Friend in Need –  shows the importance of true friendship.
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New episode of 24 Hours in A&E: Down to Earth…

New episode of 24 Hours in A&E: Down to Earth…

News & events | 29 Aug 2018 | Tags: #24HrsAE 24 hours in A&E a&e ED emergency Emergency Department trauma

This episode of 24 Hours in A&E features three patients brought to St George’s within one 24 hour period.
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