Health Board News
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- 26/10/2023
- Two surgeons receive award for their commitment to environmental sustainability
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Two surgeons have been recognised with a top award for their efforts in reducing the carbon footprint within surgery.
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- 25/10/2023
- Wrexham Maelor volunteer wins award for 14 years of dedication
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Volunteer Edward Parr, described as a ‘human satnav’ for Wrexham Maelor Hospital, has won a special award for his commitment to helping patients.
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- 19/10/2023
- New pre-eclampsia test to improve maternal care in North Wales
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A new rapid diagnostic test for pre-eclampsia, a condition which can cause still births, is being pioneered across hospitals in North Wales.
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- 18/10/2023
- 'How many people go to work every day and affect someone's life positively?'
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An open day at a North Wales Hospital will shine a light and offer opportunities within a lifesaving service, which is rarely credited outside healthcare.
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- 16/10/2023
- Teenager to take on Everest Base Camp challenge to raise mental health awareness
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A teenager is set to courageously take on the Everest Base Camp trek in memory of his father, who tragically took his own life three years ago.
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- 12/10/2023
- Healthcare staff and services from across North Wales shortlisted for top award
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Healthcare staff and services from various fields across Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board have been shortlisted in this year’s Advancing Healthcare Clinical Awards Cymru.
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- 06/10/2023
- Nurse awarded British Empire Medal for her dedication to mental health services
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A Psychiatric Nurse Manager was recognised in the last New Year's Honours List for her 43 years of work in mental health and was awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM).
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- 05/10/2023
- Services continued as normal at West End Medical Centre
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Staff at West End Medical Centre, Colwyn Bay, wish to reassure patients after a local Member of the Senedd suggested they were being “encouraged to stay away” from the practice.
On Wednesday, September 27, and Monday, October 2, bouts of sickness, added to long-term sick leave and vacancies, left the practice understaffed.
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- 04/10/2023
- 'Quick, efficient and completely painless' - Patients thank hospital team for performing first in Wales bladder procedure
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Two patients at Wrexham Maelor Hospital have thanked the medical team for performing ‘quick and completely painless’ procedure, the first of its kind in Wales, using cutting-edge laser to remove bladder tumours or suspicious areas.
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- 28/09/2023
- Glan Clwyd haematology and research teams impress judging panel at national awards
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Glan Clwyd’s haematology and research teams have been awarded second place for their involvement in trials and studies around Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) at a prestigious national awards ceremony
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- 25/09/2023
- Patients treated sooner thanks to joint working to improve orthopaedic care
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A protected surgical hub at Abergele Hospital is now supporting the effort to reduce waiting times for patients waiting for hip and knee replacements.
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- 20/09/2023
- 'Amazing' volunteer bikers delivering donated breast milk are 'saving premature babies' lives' says neonatal nurse
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A set of dedicated volunteer bikers, delivering donated breast milk for preterm babies, are lifesavers according to a senior nurse.
Two of Blood Bikes Wales’ big-hearted volunteers attended Glan Clwyd Hospital’s neonatal unit to show off their bikes and talk about the work they do.
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- 15/09/2023
- Local interns to learn new skills in the Flintshire public sector
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Eight interns have started their new roles with Flintshire County Council and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board this month to develop their skills and experience.
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- 11/09/2023
- "I wasn't expecting to come into a hospital and leave with a friend" – Teen who missed school prom and family holiday due to injury praises care he received at Ysbyty Gwynedd
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A teenager who missed his school prom after being hospitalised due to a football injury has thanked one member of staff at Ysbyty Gwynedd who went the extra mile for him.
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- 04/09/2023
- A new app to help transform the delivery of dementia care has been created in North Wales
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A new free digital app to help create more dementia-friendly environments and support patients is now live after being developed and tested in North Wales.
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- 01/09/2023
- Teenager thanks Blaenau Ffestiniog practice staff for saving her life
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A teenager has thanked practice staff in Blaenau Ffestiniog for saving her life after she became critically ill with undiagnosed type 1 diabetes.
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- 31/08/2023
- A new service has been launched to help reduce the number of deaths from drug overdoses in Wales
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- 30/08/2023
- Patients hail robotic surgery at Ysbyty Gwynedd
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Bowel cancer patients from across North Wales can now benefit from faster recovery following surgery thanks to the introduction of state-of-the-art robotic technology.