James Cook Hospital news

Neonatal unit staff are redesigning their garden space to create a relaxing place for all of the families using the women and children’s departments at The James Cook University Hospital. 

Patients have been testing their own kidney function at home as part of a clinical study that could help revolutionise patient care. Renal patients at The James Cook University Hospital have been self-testing their own blood and urine samples using two hand held devices.

Healthcare innovators from South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust were honoured at the annual Bright Ideas in Health Awards. The trust’s team behind work to improve treatment of vascular birthmarks were named as winners in the Outstanding Research Collaboration with the NHS category.

A nurse from Teesside has become a winner of a Cavell Star Award. Cheryl Honeyman, a specialist nurse for paediatric spine working at The James Cook University Hospital was nominated for going above and beyond for her patients’ families.

Hypnotherapy is helping patients overcome their fears so they can undergo complex cancer treatment at The James Cook University Hospital.