New scanning clinical service to benefit more patients
More local patients are benefiting from a new clinical service at CUH offering scanning for cancer and other conditions.
Dr Keith McNeil, to leave the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Keith McNeil, chief executive, has announced that he will be leaving Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust after almost three years in the role. An internationally recognised clinical expert, Keith was appointed as chief executive in November 2012.
CUH team gets behind National Transplant Week (7th–13th September)
Staff from Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) will be in Cambridge city centre on Monday 7th September for the start of National Transplant Week to urge local people to break the silence on organ donation and Say Yes I Donate.
Conference looks at 'Combining Cambridge technologies for the future of healthcare'
'Combining Cambridge technologies for the future of healthcare' - a conference organised by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, together with Cambridge University Health Partners (CUHP), Cambridge Wireless and the Centre for Science and Policy - will take place in Cambridge on Thursday 1st October 2015.
CUH Urology consultant wins prestigious award
Cambridge University Hospital (CUH) urology consultant, Tony Riddick, has been awarded the prestigious 2015 Karl Storz – Harold Hopkins Golden Telescope Award by the British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS).
Hagen scoops top job at CUHP
Dr Hans Hagen is to join Cambridge University Health Partners (CUHP) as its chief operating officer and research lead on 10 August 2015.
Addenbrooke's suffers major flooding incident
A Cambridge University Hospitals spokesperson said: “Following heavy rain last night, we have declared a major incident [at Addenbrooke's] because flooding is affecting the areas where we sterilise theatre equipment.
CUH selects St John Ambulance to provide Acute Neonatal Transfer services
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) has chosen St John Ambulance to provide the specialist ambulances and teams to support the Acute Neonatal Transfer Service (ANTS) for the Eastern region, based at CUH.
Cambridge Breast Unit radiographers advance with Macmillan backing
Women visiting the Cambridge Breast Unit at Addenbrooke’s Hospital will benefit from reduced waiting times and an improved service thanks to funding from Macmillan Cancer Support to give advanced practice training to two radiographers.
Miles scores on CUH apprenticeship
Former professional footballer Miles Smith has swapped his boots for a suit and tie to join a nationally recognised apprentice scheme at Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH).
A&E at Addenbrooke's - exceptionally busy
Addenbrooke's Hospital is asking people to avoid attending A&E unless they have an emergency or a life-threatening condition.
Cambridge IVF to help more people to start a family
More couples in the East of England and East Midlands can now get NHS-funded fertility treatment at one of the country’s leading fertility centres.
Little goes to waste at CUH...
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) has been recognised for its first class work in waste management by one of the world’s leading independent experts in environmental sustainability.
New ‘sat-nav’ scanner in use in CUH operating theatres
A new scanner that allows neurosurgeons to carry out ‘sat-nav’ spinal surgery is in use at Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH), helping to reduce complications and allow faster recovery for patients.
Diabetes study finds ‘people power’ can lower blood pressure
The world’s largest study of diabetes peer support, where one person with diabetes helps guide others, has shown it can significantly lower blood pressure in patients with Type 2 diabetes and potentially reduce their risk of serious complications.
Pupils think of an active future
A new exhibition on how kids will stay healthy in the future will be unveiled at Addenbrooke’s Hospital next Wednesday (18 March).
Become a governor at your local hospital
Would you like more influence in the way Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie are run? Could you represent the views of local people to its board of directors?
CUH expert in women’s health recognised
An expert in women’s health at Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) has been recognised as one of the leading researchers in the UK.
CUH consultant helps develop first bladder cancer guideline
A consultant urologist from CUH Addenbrooke’s has helped to develop the first national guideline on bladder cancer.
New report says Cambridge hospital has ‘brainiest’ brain surgeons
Neurosurgeons at Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) have been ranked as the best in Great Britain and Ireland in a study on the impact of their academic output.
CUH welcomes 100 nurses in successful recruitment drive
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) is welcoming over 100 highly skilled nurses to the Trust this month after a successful overseas recruitment drive.
CUH in the top 15 for low mortality rates
CUH is one of only 15 NHS Trusts in England which has lower than average death rates, according to an independent body.
Major incident continues at Addenbrooke's
Cambridge University Hospitals declared a major incident on Tuesday due to unprecedented levels of demand on its services with especially high numbers of frail elderly patients, combined with a record level of patients whose medical care is finished and whose discharge is delayed (DTOCs).
CUH Addenbrooke's stands down from major incident status but capacity remains critical
Capacity at Cambridge University Hospitals remains critical, however following the actions it and its partners have taken to improve the flow of patients through the hospital, this afternoon (Friday), the decision was taken to stand down from ‘major incident’ status but to maintain ‘internal critical incident’ status because of the ongoing bed pressure.
Addenbrooke’s choir pays tribute to fallen soldiers
The Addenbrooke’s Hospital Choir is set to pay tribute to all those who’ve fallen in conflict since the start of the First World War.