Project Wingman wellbeing bus supports South Tees staff
Project Wingman has shifted up a gear by supporting staff wellbeing at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust on board its fully customised double-decker bus.
News tagged Coronavirus
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.
Friarage clinic helps children suffering from long COVID
Children suffering with long term coronavirus symptoms in Tees Valley and North Yorkshire are now accessing a specialist service at the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton.
Midwives and healthcare professionals urge those who are pregnant to get COVID-19 jab
Midwives and healthcare professionals are recommending those who are pregnant or considering pregnancy, to think about getting the COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible.
Maternity team host live Q&A session on COVID vaccinations during pregnancy
Mums-to-be had their questions about the COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy answered in a live Q&A session.
Region’s NHS appeals to public to use the right NHS service
Front-line NHS teams across the region are urgently appealing to the public to use the right NHS service for their needs.
NHS walk-in vaccination sites open up in ‘grab a jab’ weekend
From this weekend many local vaccination sites are offering drop-in COVID-19 vaccination appointments.
Dave completes 24-hour gaming marathon for intensive care garden
A dad who nearly lost his life after contracting COVID-19 has completed a 24-hour gaming marathon to raise money for a local hospital’s intensive care garden as a way of expressing his gratitude to the NHS workers who saved his life.
Study demonstrates gene protection for COVID-19
A scientific and medical team led by Newcastle University, UK, have demonstrated that the gene, HLA-DRB1*04:01, is found three times as often in people who are asymptomatic. This suggests that people with this gene have some level of protection from severe COVID.