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Join our meeting with members of the public on Monday 22 February
In months when the Board of Directors does not meet in public, the Chair will be available to meet with members of the public to discuss any issues they wish to raise.
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Artificial Intelligence Covid breakthrough will save lives
Artificial Intelligence Covid breakthrough will save lives
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Medicine for Members: Cambridge Children's Hospital
Medicine for Members webinar on Cambridge Children's Hospital: a Whole New Way with Dr Rob Heuschkel; Dr Sally Benson; and Prof David Rowitch
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You Made a Difference - January 2021
A healthcare assistant who always has a smile on her face and is willing to go the extra mile, and an occupational therapist who stands out with her deep dedication to her patients and colleagues are the winners of January’s You Made a Difference awards.
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Patient stories: Richard
We'd like to share Richard's story, told from the perspective of being a patient's relative.
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Expert international team appointed to design Cambridge Children’s Hospital
The project design team who will draw up plans for Cambridge Children’s Hospital was announced today.
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New service launched to transport sick babies and children
A new service to transport very sick babies and children within the East of England will launch on 7 April.
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Orthopaedic surgeon Vikas honoured with top award
An Addenbrooke’s surgeon who specialises in hip and knee surgery has won a prestigious award for his innovative research.
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Rescheduling second coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine appointments
Due to new advice from the UK Chief Medical Officers, we are rescheduling all second coronavirus vaccination appointments.
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Non-emergency surgery and outpatient appointments at our hospitals
Following a continuing rise in the number of seriously unwell Covid-19 patients being admitted to our hospitals, we have taken the difficult decision to reschedule non-emergency surgery and some outpatient appointments.
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Honour for expert who set up early testing for Covid-19
An infectious diseases consultant who rapidly set up a unique Covid testing lab in the very early days of the pandemic has been recognised in the New Year Honours list 2021.
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You Made a Difference team award - December 2020
An amazing, dedicated and truly supportive team are the winners of December’s You Made a Difference team award.
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You Made a Difference - December 2020
A dynamic junior sister/charge nurse with exemplary commitment and a paediatric staff nurse turned author are the winners of December’s You Made a Difference awards.
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People who change the world - Charlotte Summers
CUH doctor Charlotte Summers has spent this year battling Covid-19 - both in the intensive care unit and in the laboratory.
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Magnetic ball toys – a warning to parents
In the run-up to Christmas, doctors at Addenbrooke’s Hospital have issued a warning to parents about the dangers of magnetic ball toys.
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Emergency operation outcomes praised in new report
Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge is one of four in England and Wales with the lowest death rate following a specialist emergency procedure, says a new report.
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Brainbow Zooms ahead with Christmas Event!
Young Addenbrooke’s Hospital patients are to have a cracking Christmas event this year, despite the pandemic.
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EU exit - End of transition period
Cambridge University Hospitals is continuing to prepare for the end of the EU exit transition period on 31 December 2020.
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Cambridge patients’ relief as vaccine rolled out
Patients who attended Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust to be vaccinated against Covid-19 have today (Wednesday 9 Dec) spoken of their relief at getting the jab.
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AI speeds up cancer treatment
Doctors at our hospitals aim to drastically cut cancer waiting times using artificial intelligence (AI) to automate lengthy radiotherapy preparations.