Trinity Holistic Centre wins national award
The Trinity Holistic Centre has been awarded a national award in recognition of the outstanding support it has provided for its patients during the coronavirus pandemic.
James Cook Hospital news
Jean on the road to recovery following speedy valve replacement
When 74-year-old Jean Theaker was told she needed a valve replacement she was worried she would have to wait months if not years for her procedure. But, the retired shop assistant from North Skelton was pleasantly surprised to be told at her consultation that she’d be having her procedure the following week at The James Cook University Hospital.
‘Get vaccinated, it’s not worth the risk’ says new mum who contracted COVID-19
A mum who thought she was going to die after contracting COVID-19 is encouraging pregnant women to not put off getting their vaccine. Lucy Smith, from Thornaby, in Stockton-on-Tees, was planning on getting her COVID vaccine after giving birth to her baby girl as she was worried about what the side effects would be for her and her daughter.
New laparoscopic theatres open
Two new state-of-the-art laparoscopic theatres have been officially unveiled at The James Cook University Hospital. The purpose-built operating theatres feature advanced imaging technologies with multiple flat-screen monitors and leading edge laparoscopic equipment.
3D printer brings patients’ CT scans to life
Clinical scientists, technologists and surgeons have been working together behind the scenes at The James Cook University Hospital to create a ‘digital lab’ where patients’ CT scans can be transformed into 3D models.