New Hepatology service is launched 24 December 2015

A new service focusing on diseases of the liver has been launched at York Hospital and is already set to double in size. After taking almost four years to set up, the Hepatology Service has come to fruition thanks to Consultant Gastroenterologist Charles Millson, who brings this particular area of expertise to York Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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New ambulatory care unit at York Hospital 24 December 2015

A pilot scheme to help ease demand on York Hospital’s Emergency Department has proved so successful it has resulted in a purpose built unit opening this month. The ambulatory care service is aimed at patients that require acute medical assessment but don’t necessarily need admission to a hospital bed. It is consultant led and staffed by a sister, an advanced clinical practitioner and a healthcare assistant.

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Cancer Information and Support Service reopens after refurbishment 18 December 2015

An event has been held today (Friday 18 December) to celebrate the reopening of the Cancer Information and Support Service at Scarborough Hospital.

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Maternity survey reveals positive findings 17 December 2015

A survey of local women whose maternity care was delivered by York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has revealed a number of positive findings.

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Join us for 'More Christmas Tea Vicar' 11 December 2015

All staff, patients and visitors are invited to join the York Hospital Choir for 'More Christmas Tea Vicar' on 17 December in the York Hospital Chapel. It's a drop-in event and you are welcome to attend anytime between 12.30pm-1.30pm for festive carols and refreshments.

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Lights go red for World Aids Day 29 November 2015

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Specialist training in major trauma set to save more lives in the region 27 November 2015

A new approach that will help save the lives of patients suffering from major trauma will see staff at Scarborough and York Hospitals become some of the first in Yorkshire to access new training in trauma care.

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Junior doctors strike 27 November 2015

The BMA has balloted its members who have voted in favour of industrial action over changes to junior doctors’ contracts. Should the action go ahead, a number of doctors at York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust will be involved.

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Outpatients Room is refurbished thanks to Friends 23 November 2015

The quiet room in the Outpatients Department at Scarborough Hospital has under gone a refurbished thanks to the Scarborough Hospital League of Friends.

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HIV Testing Week 20 November 2015

Saturday marks the start of HIV Testing Week, a national awareness week, which aims to encourage people to get tested for HIV.

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