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Stockport MP hospital visit to support stroke patients
Ann Coffey MP met stroke patients at Stepping Hill Hospital on Friday 11th May to support this year’s Action on Stroke month. The Stockport MP chatted with patients recovering on the specialist stroke centre and discussed care and support for stroke survivors with staff and members of Stroke Association. Read more about this story…
14/05/2012
Supporting dignity at the end of life
Local care homes in Tameside and Glossop are being recognised for supporting residents nearing the end of their life to live their last days with dignity.
The “Six Steps” programme, overseen by Tameside and Glossop Community Healthcare, ensures care home staff are fully trained and equipped to help residents be as comfortable as possible in their final days. Read more about this story…
26/04/2012
Pathology Open Day – Monday 23rd April
Local college students will be among those finding out more about pathology as Stepping Hill Hospital welcomes the public to an open day on Monday 23rd April.
Doctors and healthcare scientists will show how they diagnose diseases such cancer, heart disease and liver disease, and will also be on hand to answer any questions people may have about this vital area of NHS work.
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Billy Blood Drop meets students at the Pathology Open Day
19/04/2012
New non executive director appointed
Malcolm Sugden has been appointed as the new non-executive director for Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. Malcolm lives in Ashton-under-Lyne, and was formerly a non-executive director of NHS Tameside and Glossop Primary Care Trust. Read more about this story.
18/04/2012
Major new trauma centre for Stepping Hill
A major reorganisation of Greater Manchester’s emergency services will see Stepping Hill Hospital as a new trauma centre, bringing swifter and more specialised care for people who have suffered complex injuries. It is one of only three hospitals in Greater Manchester chosen to offer these services, along with Royal Oldham Hospital, and Wigan’s Royal Albert Edward Infirmary.
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05/04/2012
Stepping Hill teaches surgeons pioneering new surgical techniques
Prominent surgeons from across England visited Stepping Hill Hospital today to view live keyhole hysterectomy surgery, using new techniques which allow patients to have an operation without the need for an overnight stay. The surgery was carried out by consultant gynaecologists Dr Andy Pickersgill and Dr Suku George, leading figures in the field of key-hole or laparoscopic surgery, which uses less invasive techniques and helps patients recover sooner.
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05/04/2012
Local NHS services in Stockport unite
Local people are set to benefit from a major reorganisation of NHS services in Stockport which brings hospital and community health services together as one organisation.
Stockport’s community NHS services, previously run by Stockport Primary Care Trust (PCT), have now joined Stockport NHS Foundation Trust which runs Stepping Hill Hospital.
This change promises a new era of joined up healthcare in the area, as hospital nurses and community nurses all work together for the same organisation.
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02/04/2012
Glaucoma Event - postponed
Please note the advertised event for 4 April 2012 in Pinewood Lecture Theatres has been postponed until a later date. The new date will be announced as soon as possible. Apologies for any inconvenience.
29/03/2012