Press releases
MyCare St George’s Patient Portal launches
MyCare St George’s enables patients to manage their own appointments and view appointment letters online.
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28 Mar 2022
St George’s nurse Edi Lorusso wins national lifetime achievement award
44-year-old St George’s nurse Edi Lorusso has scooped a lifetime achievement award at the sixth annual Our Health Heroes Awards sponsored by NHS Employers (part of NHS Confederation). Despite tough national competition, Edi secured nearly 60% of the public vote, with her impressive track record of achievement leading her to …
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25 Mar 2022
Chief Executive thanks staff on National Day of Reflect to mark second anniversary of covid lockdown
Jacqueline Totterdell has reflected upon the last two years in a special video message to St George’s, Epsom and St Helier staff today on the National Day of Reflection (23 March). The National Day of Reflection marks the second anniversary of the first Covid-19 lockdown in the UK. During that …
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23 Mar 2022
One stop shop clinics for cancer speed up diagnosis for south west Londoners
Hundreds of south west Londoners are benefiting from NHS clinics that have opened to speed up diagnosis for people who do not have ‘alarm symptoms’ for a specific type of cancer. Rapid diagnostic cancer clinics – one stop shops designed to make assessments quicker – have been rolled out across …
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23 Mar 2022
London’s NHS leaders unite in showing support to staff affected by violence and aggression from patients
NHS leaders across London – including Jacqueline Totterdell, Group Chief Executive of St George’s, Epsom and St Helier Hospitals and Health Group – have come together to show solidarity against rising levels of violence and aggression by patients towards NHS staff and colleagues.
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22 Mar 2022
Mum of twins launches book to raise awareness of rare condition
A mum tributes specialist doctors at St George’s for saving her identical twins’ lives in her new book which launches today (Thursday 3 March) on the second annual International TAPS Awareness Day.
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3 Mar 2022
Pregnancy screening algorithm can reduce racial disparities in baby deaths, St George’s research shows
Racial disparities in baby death rates could be significantly reduced with new pregnancy screening technology, according to research led by St George’s team.
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1 Mar 2022
St George’s, Epsom and St Helier Hospitals Group to implement joint Cerner electronic patient records to deliver high-quality care
The two trusts within the St George’s and Epsom and St Helier hospitals Group have signed complimentary contracts with Cerner to provide a shared electronic patient records system to deliver streamlined patient care.
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22 Feb 2022
St George’s ICU nurse Anthea Allen releases highly anticipated ‘Life, Death and Biscuits’
Anthea’s book “Life, Death and Biscuits” explores her experiences throughout the pandemic using her weekly emails and recalling memories of years gone by.
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17 Feb 2022
New episode of 24 Hours in A&E: Keep Calm and Carry On
This episode follows the stories of three people and was filmed in 2019, before the covid-19 pandemic.
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14 Dec 2021
Former journalist urges south Londoners to join vaccine studies and end the COVID-19 pandemic
A retired journalist is urging south Londoners to help end the COVID-19 pandemic, by taking part in ongoing vaccine research into the virus. Ben, 64, who lives in Kingston upon Thames, took part in the Oxford/AstraZeneca trial of the ChAdOx1 NCoV-19 vaccine at St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust …
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9 Dec 2021
St George’s, Epsom and St Helier hospitals group announces new executive team
A new executive team has been announced to lead St George’s, Epsom and St Helier Hospital Group from 10 January 2022.
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9 Dec 2021
Formerly hesitant nurse appeals to everyone to get vaccinated
A formerly hesitant nurse is appealing to everyone to get their vaccines and support the NHS this winter on the one year anniversary of the covid-19 vaccine clinic launch.
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8 Dec 2021
Leading London hospital calls for Londoners to wear face coverings to protect NHS
Intensive care doctors and nurses at St George’s Hospital are backing a Mayor of London campaign to wear face coverings on public transport and help stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus this winter.
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7 Dec 2021
Project inspired by Covid-19 vaccination success launches to help men understand health warning signs
An innovative project has been launched to help men spot warning signs about their health – with the first event held at a church after Sunday service.
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30 Nov 2021
St George’s thanks local supporters for help throughout pandemic
Dozens of thank you letters have been sent from St George’s Hospital to local faith groups, sports teams and public transport workers for offering their support throughout the pandemic this Thanksgiving.
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25 Nov 2021
Homeless help in hospital this winter
Homeless people will be helped off the streets – as well as treated for their illness and injuries – by doctors and nurses at St George’s Hospital in south west London this winter.
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19 Nov 2021
St George’s thanks staff with free food festival
Free food is being offered up to NHS staff at St George’s and Queen Mary’s Hospitals this week as part of a season of thanks for frontline staff supported by St George’s Hospital Charity.
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16 Nov 2021
Com-COV 3 COVID-19 vaccine study calls on teenager volunteers in south London
Researchers running the University of Oxford-led Com-COV programme have started enrolling young people aged 12 to 16 years old to receive a second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, including in south London.
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11 Nov 2021
St George’s Healthcare Assistant featured at COP26 exhibition on sustainability in the NHS
A Healthcare Assistant from St George’s Hospital – the first Trust in England to introduce a carbon neutral patient menu – will be featured in the COP26 climate change conference this week.
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1 Nov 2021