Dan’s Fund donate vital machine to Pinderfields Burn Centre
The Burn Centre at Pinderfields Hospital was recently presented with a brand new state-of-the-art Laser Doppler Imager, by the national burns charity Dan’s Fund for Burns.
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Tannoys used to target hospital smokers
“Loud and clear” recorded messages asking smokers to support the Trust’s aim of creating a smokefree environment by putting out their cigarettes, are now being broadcast outside Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield, at the start of ‘Stoptober’ month.
Seeing is believing for Maggie
When Maggie Lawton was told by her GP she needed surgery on her eyes it took just three months from the date of her referral for the procedure to be completed.
Temporary closure of Friarwood Birth Centre
We have regrettably had to take the decision to temporarily close the Friarwood Birth Centre for a period of six weeks to allow us to consolidate staffing.
Andrew gives thanks with all his heart
Picture (l-r): Helen O’Toole – Cardiac Rehab Specialist Nurse, Andrew Windle and Lesley Bond – Cardiac Rehab Clinical Specialist Physiotherapy.
As The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust celebrates World Heart Day one person who is grateful for the help and support he has received is 45 year old Andrew Windle who underwent quadruple heart bypass surgery following a heart attack.
Trio of nominations for Trust’s nursing team
Picture: back row (l-r) Alison Ward –Assistant Director of Nursing, Jodie Rothery - Apprentice PDEU Administrative Assistant, Sarah Burns - P.A. and PDEU Administrator, Dawn Parkes – Deputy Director of Nursing.
Front row (l-r): Charlene Pressley – Staffing Support Matron, Amanda Calvert – Practice Educator, Nichola Langdale - Lead Clinical Educator and Kelly Jackson - Lead Clinical Educator.
The Professional Development and Education Unit (PDEU) at The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust is celebrating its award shortlist success.
Senior physiotherapist invited to share her research in Rome
Heena Mahmood, a senior physiotherapist at The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, has recently returned from the European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (EPUAP) conference in Rome.
New Project SEARCH interns start at Pinderfields
The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust has once again collaborated with Highfield School, Wakefield Council, HFT Supported Employment Agency, Pennine Camphill Community and Wakefield College, to give young adults with learning disabilities, the chance to gain valuable work experience, in a programme called Project SEARCH.
Labour takes Laura and hospital staff by surprise
17 year old Laura Balcerzak didn’t realise she was in labour and was surprised when her son quickly came into the world with the help of an array of staff at Pinderfields Hospital who came together to help her.
Thomas spends the day as a scientist
A nine year old from Wakefield who has spent his whole life having weekly blood tests got to find out what happens to his blood samples.