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<span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">Welsh language choice scheme to improve patient care</span>
<span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">Welsh language choice scheme to improve patient care</span>
31/05/2019
Welsh language choice scheme to improve patient care

Patients at Glan Clwyd, Holywell and Llandudno Hospitals who speak Welsh will benefit from the extension of an award-winning quality improvement scheme.

<div><span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">Ysbyty Gwynedd ward staff to take on this years Snowdon Race</span><br></div>
<div><span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">Ysbyty Gwynedd ward staff to take on this years Snowdon Race</span><br></div>
31/05/2019
Ward staff lace up their running shoes for this year's Snowdon Race

Two friends who work together on a surgical ward at Ysbyty Gwynedd are in training to take on one of Europe’s toughest endurance challenges.

Learning disability staff to take on 300 mile charity challenge
Learning disability staff to take on 300 mile charity challenge
28/05/2019
Health Board learning disability staff to take part in 300 mile charity challenge

A team of NHS learning disability staff are set to pound the streets and mountains of North Wales as part of a lung busting charity challenge.

<span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">NHS rock choir get ready for big performance</span>
<span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">NHS rock choir get ready for big performance</span>
22/05/2019
New NHS rock choir gets ready for first big performance

NHS staff, volunteers and members of the public have struck a positive note with the launch of a new rock choir.

20/05/2019
Ysbyty Gwynedd surgeon to be honoured at National Eisteddfod

A surgeon from Ysbyty Gwynedd will be recognised for embracing the Welsh language at this year’s Eisteddfod.

Launch of new gift bags for mums at Wrexham Hospital
Launch of new gift bags for mums at Wrexham Hospital
20/05/2019
Launch of new gift bags for mums at Wrexham Maelor Special Care Baby Unit

Nurses at Wrexham Maelor Hospital have launched a scheme to provide new parents with bags filled with useful items to make their hospital stay more comfortable.

20/05/2019
Matron of Mold Community Hospital retires after 46 years service

Staff at Mold Hospital gathered for a tea party to say goodbye to Matron Julie Mackreth and wish her well for her retirement.

<span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">Mobile app helping chemo patients stay safe</span>
<span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">Mobile app helping chemo patients stay safe</span>
17/05/2019
Mobile app helping chemotherapy patients stay safe during treatment at Ysbyty Gwynedd

Doctors at Ysbyty Gwynedd are testing a smart phone app as part of a clinical trial to help patients stay as safe as possible during their chemotherapy treatment.

<span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">Wrexham Cardiac Nurse raises thousands for charity</span>
<span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">Wrexham Cardiac Nurse raises thousands for charity</span>
17/05/2019
Wrexham Cardiac Rehab Nurse raises thousands for heart charity

A kind-hearted Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse from Wrexham ran the London Marathon for the British Heart Foundation, raising just under £3k for the charity. 

<span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">Fight Club offering advice to people affected by bladder cancer</span>
<span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">Fight Club offering advice to people affected by bladder cancer</span>
15/05/2019
Fight Club offering advice and guidance to people affected by bladder cancer

Bladder cancer patients are reaching out to support others affected by one of the UK’s most common cancers.

<span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">Mental Health Awareness Week - meet the volunteers</span>
<span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">Mental Health Awareness Week - meet the volunteers</span>
13/05/2019
Mental Health Awareness Week: Meet the volunteers who support people in crisis at North Wales' Emergency Departments

Meet the dedicated volunteers supporting a new service which helps people in crisis at North Wales’ Emergency Departments.

<div><span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">New facilities for mums at YGC</span><br></div>
<div><span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">New facilities for mums at YGC</span><br></div>
10/05/2019
New facilities for mums at Glan Clwyd Hospital

A revamped Midwifery Led Unit (MLU) at Glan Clwyd Hospital is offering improved birthing facilities for mums-to-be.

<span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">YGC audiology charity celebrates 25 years</span>
<span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">YGC audiology charity celebrates 25 years</span>
10/05/2019
Glan Clwyd audiology charity celebrates 25 years of community care

A volunteer-run community audiology service is celebrating 25 years of helping Conwy, Denbighshire and Flintshire residents hear clearly.

<span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">Health Board and Bangor Uni pledge to support nurse development</span>
<span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">Health Board and Bangor Uni pledge to support nurse development</span>
10/05/2019
Health Board and Bangor University pledge to support nurse development to mark International Nurses Day 2019

Nurses and Midwives across North Wales will have better access to training and development opportunities as part of a year-long pledge by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board and Bangor University’s School of Health Sciences.

Breast cancer survivor raises funds for YGC
Breast cancer survivor raises funds for YGC
07/05/2019
Breast cancer survivor raises over £25,000 to thank Glan Clwyd Hospital staff for 'world class treatment'

A Denbighshire mum has raised over £25,000 - with a little help from her friends – to say thank you for the ‘world class cancer treatment’ she received at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd.

<div><br></div><div><span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">Nurse awarded for providing vital support for children with disabilities</span><br></div>
<div><br></div><div><span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">Nurse awarded for providing vital support for children with disabilities</span><br></div>
03/05/2019
Nurse awarded for providing vital support for children with disabilities and complex needs

A nurse who has gone the extra mile to support children with disabilities and complex needs has received a special award.

02/05/2019
Children's Ward new assessment unit is now open

The newly redeveloped assessment unit in the Children’s Ward at Wrexham Maelor Hospital is now open with increased bed numbers and two new isolation cubicles.

<span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">Bangor University student nurse scoops national award</span>
<span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">Bangor University student nurse scoops national award</span>
02/05/2019
Bangor University student nurse scoops top national award

A Bangor University student nurse has received a top national award for her work with people with learning disabilities.

<span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">Robin volunteer to pursue career in Midwifery</span>
<span style="background-color: rgb(234, 244, 253);">Robin volunteer to pursue career in Midwifery</span>
01/05/2019
Robin volunteer to pursue career in Midwifery after gaining invaluable experience at Ysbyty Gwynedd

A Rhosgadfan mum has praised a volunteer scheme for providing her with invaluable experience to prepare for a career in midwifery.