ITV films at Frimley for Covid anniversary
Frimley Park Hospital recently hosted ITV Meridian to film the emotional reunion of a recovered Covid patient, who spent weeks on a ventilator during the early days of the pandemic, and the team that cared for him.
Frimley Health new Chief Executive appointed
The appointment of our new CEO.
“Safe space” for cancer patients in skincare and makeup workshop
Last week Frimley Park Hospital hosted a Look Good Feel Better (LGFB) make-up workshop for people living with cancer in the local community.
Digital assistant Dora on awards shortlist
An innovative artificial intelligence (AI) technology project at Frimley Health is in the running for a prestigious HSJ Digital Award.
Frimley reaccredited as endometriosis centre
Frimley Park Hospital has been reaccredited as an endometriosis centre by the British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (BSGE). The accreditation, which Frimley Park has held since 2016, means the hospital continues to be recognised as a specialist centre for treating and managing the condition, which affects about 1.5m women in the UK.
More women needed to get involved with medical research
As International Women’s Day approaches this Friday, 8 March, consultant cardiologist at Frimley Health, Lydia Sturridge, is spotlighting a crucial area where female involvement is not just wanted but needed.
Slough diagnostic centre given the green light
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust has received planning approval to commence work on a brand new £25 million state-of-the-art NHS diagnostic centre.
£2.6m heart labs upgrade complete
Heart care at Frimley Park Hospital has been transformed with the completion of an extensive £2.6m modernisation programme to upgrade its two catheter laboratories
Emergency Department research helps avoid heartbreak
The idea of your heart skipping a beat may be a welcome symptom of romance this Valentine’s Day. But actual heart-stopping moments are a much more serious condition altogether – which is why both Emergency Departments at Frimley Health have been involved in research on acute coronary syndrome, to find the best strategy for diagnosing and treating patients with chest pain.
Trusts leads way on innovative endoscopy
Frimley Health has become the first NHS trust in Surrey and Sussex to use an innovative new diagnostic test to detect diseases in the upper digestive system. The ‘sponge on a string’ is a less invasive method of endoscopy which collects cells in the oesophagus (gullet or food pipe) and can help diagnose specific cancers earlier.