St George’s recognises No Smoking Day and World Kidney Day
St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust put its weight behind two important public health campaigns this week. No Smoking Day took place on Wednesday 10th March and staff, patients and the public who are interested in quitting were encouraged to visit a drop-in stand in the hospital’s main entrance for advice and support.
The Trust celebrated World Kidney Day on Thursday 11th March by holding an event to acknowledge the kidney donors who made donations over the past five years and to raise the profile of kidney donations. Blood pressure checks and advice on diabetes and blood pressure management were also available throughout the day.
Our picture shows: Ziggy the Ciggie, Dorota Karas, NHS Wandsworth Stop Smoking Team, Professor Peter Kopelman, Principal, St George’s, University of London, Angela Macfarlane, NHS Wandsworth Stop Smoking Team, David Astley, Chief Executive, St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Tim Read, NHS Wandsworth Stop Smoking Team and Nikki Davies, NHS Wandsworth Stop Smoking Team.
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