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St George’s Hero Awards 2019: our winners!
News & events | 17 May 2019
Last night saw hundreds of staff and supporters of St George’s Hospital Charity come together to celebrate the St George’s Hero Awards. Hosted by TV presenter and friend of St George’s, Lorraine Kelly, the Hero Awards paid tribute to just some of our incredible staff who go above and beyond …
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By George, it’s George!
News & events | 17 May 2019
George Gouveia, Senior IT Trainer, has worked at St George’s for more than 20 years. He joined the Trust as a hospital porter in the 90s. What brought you to St George’s? My dad was a night porter here for 30 years and I followed in his footsteps. I worked …
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St George’s first hospital in London to offer pampering sessions to men with cancer
News & events | 17 May 2019
The Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre at St George’s have begun to provide pampering sessions for men with metastatic prostate cancer who are undergoing chemotherapy. In partnership with Look Good, Feel Better – an international cancer support charity – the sessions aim to boost the physical and emotional wellbeing …
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Hello my name is… Chris Pointon visits St George’s
News & events | 17 May 2019
Chris Pointon, co-founder of the international #hellomynameis campaign, gave a talk to staff on Monday as part of Dying Matters Awareness Week. Chris (pictured with our Chief Executive Jacqueline Totterdell) spoke about the conception of the #hellomynameis campaign, and how it has begun to revolutionise patient care across the world. …
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“Gruelling” and “complex” procedure saves patient’s life
News & events | 17 May 2019
In April, our cardiac team saved the life of a seriously ill patient, Steve Tanner, who was rushed to St George’s after an unsuccessful six-hour operation at his local hospital in Wolverhampton. Our cardiac team, including surgeons, anaesthetists and nurses, assessed Steve’s situation and performed a complex, 10-hour, life-saving surgical …
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St George’s team launches UK’s first ever Chronic Pain Awareness Day
News & events | 16 May 2019
Our Chronic Pain Self-Management Team at St George’s launched the UK’s first ever Chronic Pain Awareness Day on 1 May.
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International Clinical Trials Day at St George’s
News & events | 15 May 2019
On Monday 20 May, Clinical Research delivery teams at St George’s will be celebrating International Clinical Trials Day. They will be holding an open day in the Clinical Research Facility (CRF), which our staff and the public are welcome to attend. International Clinical Trials Day is celebrated around the world …
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International Nurses’ Day award winners announced!
News & events | 14 May 2019
International Nurses’ Day was marked at the Trust last Friday (10 May), with celebration events at St George’s and Queen Mary’s. Avey Bhatia, Chief Nurse and Director of Infection Prevention and Control, addressed a packed Hyde Park Room at St George’s to wish everyone a happy International Nurses’ Day. She …
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New episode of 24 Hours in A&E: Leap of faith…
News & events | 14 May 2019
This episode – Leap of faith – features patients Aydigul and Winnie as they are brought to St George’s for emergency treatment.
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eRedbook to launch at St George’s
News & events | 10 May 2019
The eRedbook app is set to launch at St George’s this month, ensuring all new parents can access a copy of their child’s health records through their smartphone or online. eRedbook has been introduced by the maternity team at St George’s after being used successfully at a number of other …
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