News
This page contains all of our most recent news releases. So whether we are launching a new service, celebrating the achievements of staff or receiving a generous donation you can read the stories behind the headlines listed below.
For archived news releases please contact the Communications Department on 01924 543635.
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Volunteers provide £26K boost for Dewsbury intensive care patients
20 May 2013
Intensive care patients will benefit from even better treatment thanks to volunteers at Dewsbury District Hospital who raised more than £26,000 for brand new medical equipment.
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Research campaign says “It’s OK to ask”
20 May 2013
Patients are being encouraged to ask about clinical research at The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, in a new campaign called “It’s OK to ask”, to mark National Research Week which runs from 20 to 26 May.
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The Trust confirms plans to progress towards becoming a Foundation Trust
17 May 2013
The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust is putting together plans to progress towards becoming a Foundation Trust following major improvements in service and financial performance achieved during the last year.
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Yvette Cooper MP opens new orthopaedic unit at Pontefract Hospital
14 May 2013
Yvette Cooper MP has officially opened a brand new unit at Pontefract Hospital making a major difference to care for orthopaedic patients in mid Yorkshire.
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How is your gut feeling?
13 May 2013
A sufferer of coeliac disease is joining health professionals at The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust in support of Coeliac Awareness Week, to highlight the problems faced by people who may be unaware they have the disease.
Coeliac Awareness Week runs from 13 to 19 May this year, and is focusing on the diagnosis of coeliac disease.
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Health Trust gets hands on for hand hygiene day
08 May 2013
To promote global hand hygiene day the Trust is reminding staff, patients and visitors about the importance of hand hygiene in helping prevent the incidence and spread of infections. -
Health Trust launches core values
07 May 2013
The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust has started to launch a series of core values that are aimed at guiding the behaviours of staff towards colleagues and patients and their loved ones.
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Mid Yorkshire Hospitals Trust Board has four new appointments
01 May 2013
The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust has announced four new additions to its Board.
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Spinal injuries athletes make Yorkshire proud
01 May 2013
A team of athletes, all with recent spinal cord injuries, have made the area proud at a national sporting event.
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Trust renews its commitment to next generation of medical talent
29 April 2013
The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust has reconfirmed its commitment to the highest standards of medical education after renewing its status as an Associated Teaching Trust.
