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Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic many patients at The James Cook University Hospital have had their heart valve replaced and then gone home again the same day. Their speedy recovery has been made possible thanks to an advanced procedure called TAVI (transcatheter aortic valve implantation) which avoids the need for open heart surgery.
Heart experts at The James Cook University Hospital are using a new device called MitraClip to deliver an advanced, minimally invasive treatment for severe heart valve disease.
A new drive-through spirometry service is giving patients across Teesside and North Yorkshire the opportunity have their lung function test without even leaving their car.
Our Hospitals Charity is encouraging people to dig out their trainers and join them for a fundraising sports day on Saturday 3 July.
North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust and South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust issue a joint appeal for the local community to choose their healthcare wisely and keep A&E clear for those who really need it.
Stroke patients across Teesside and North Yorkshire can now benefit from faster access to the most advanced blood clot removal techniques. The James Cook University Hospital has expanded its team of neuroradiology consultants to enable it to provide a mechanical thrombectomy service in Middlesbrough five days a week.
Front-line NHS teams across the North East and North Cumbria are asking people to do their bit and use health services sensibly as restrictions continue to ease. The NHS across the region is seeing an increase in the number of people attending A&E departments, many of whom could have sought advice from a service more appropriate for their needs.
Intensive care staff at The James Cook University Hospital are appealing for the public to help them create a dedicated outdoor space for their critically ill patients.
The James Cook University Hospital Kidney Unit Appeal has shifted up a gear thanks to the donation of a brand-new car. The Vauxhall Corsa SE, worth £16,500, has been donated by Drive Vauxhall, and will be driven home by one lucky winner.
NHS foundation trusts across the North East are working together to protect the mental health of frontline staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.