New hope for people who suffer with IBD with the launch of a major new research resource
People with Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are being asked to take part in a nationwide genetic database to help develop new treatments.
Pathology training centre launched to meet growing demand
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) has launched a new service to train current and future healthcare professionals in administering blood and other clinical tests to meet the growing demand in the community.
Ovarian cancer study paves the way for personalised medicine
East Anglian women have been the first to benefit from clinical research undertaken by a consultant clinical geneticist from CUH Addenbrooke’s.
Cambridge University Hospitals appoints new chief executive
Roland Sinker has been appointed as the new chief executive of Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust.
Cambridge University Hospitals top in the Eastern region for research activity
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) is top in the Eastern region and has made the UK’s top ten NHS organisations for research-activity, according to the National Institute for Health Research’s (NIHR) League Tables published on the Guardian website today.
CUH nurse scoops study grant to develop app to help intensive care patients communicate
A Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) research nurse has won a prestigious study grant to improve the care of patients on intensive care units by developing the use of an app to help them communicate.
Splint to protect ‘funny bone’ nerve wins healthcare innovation competition
A CUH consultant has won an award to develop a splint to protect the ulnar nerve, commonly called the ‘funny bone’. Dr Andrew Michell is one of the two winners of the latest Health Enterprise East Innovation competition.
Rosie midwife delivers couple’s four babies
The arrival of Catherine and Daniel Fox’s fourth baby, Albie, was made even more special by having Anita Walsh deliver their baby. The Rosie midwife has delivered all four of the Fox’s sons over the past 11 years and the couple said they couldn’t have asked for anything better.
New scanning clinical service to benefit more patients
More local patients are benefiting from a new clinical service at CUH offering scanning for cancer and other conditions.
Dr Keith McNeil, to leave the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Keith McNeil, chief executive, has announced that he will be leaving Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust after almost three years in the role. An internationally recognised clinical expert, Keith was appointed as chief executive in November 2012.
CUH team gets behind National Transplant Week (7th–13th September)
Staff from Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) will be in Cambridge city centre on Monday 7th September for the start of National Transplant Week to urge local people to break the silence on organ donation and Say Yes I Donate.
Conference looks at 'Combining Cambridge technologies for the future of healthcare'
'Combining Cambridge technologies for the future of healthcare' - a conference organised by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, together with Cambridge University Health Partners (CUHP), Cambridge Wireless and the Centre for Science and Policy - will take place in Cambridge on Thursday 1st October 2015.
CUH Urology consultant wins prestigious award
Cambridge University Hospital (CUH) urology consultant, Tony Riddick, has been awarded the prestigious 2015 Karl Storz – Harold Hopkins Golden Telescope Award by the British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS).
Hagen scoops top job at CUHP
Dr Hans Hagen is to join Cambridge University Health Partners (CUHP) as its chief operating officer and research lead on 10 August 2015.
Addenbrooke's suffers major flooding incident
A Cambridge University Hospitals spokesperson said: “Following heavy rain last night, we have declared a major incident [at Addenbrooke's] because flooding is affecting the areas where we sterilise theatre equipment.
CUH selects St John Ambulance to provide Acute Neonatal Transfer services
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) has chosen St John Ambulance to provide the specialist ambulances and teams to support the Acute Neonatal Transfer Service (ANTS) for the Eastern region, based at CUH.
Cambridge Breast Unit radiographers advance with Macmillan backing
Women visiting the Cambridge Breast Unit at Addenbrooke’s Hospital will benefit from reduced waiting times and an improved service thanks to funding from Macmillan Cancer Support to give advanced practice training to two radiographers.
Miles scores on CUH apprenticeship
Former professional footballer Miles Smith has swapped his boots for a suit and tie to join a nationally recognised apprentice scheme at Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH).
A&E at Addenbrooke's - exceptionally busy
Addenbrooke's Hospital is asking people to avoid attending A&E unless they have an emergency or a life-threatening condition.
Cambridge IVF to help more people to start a family
More couples in the East of England and East Midlands can now get NHS-funded fertility treatment at one of the country’s leading fertility centres.
Little goes to waste at CUH...
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) has been recognised for its first class work in waste management by one of the world’s leading independent experts in environmental sustainability.
New ‘sat-nav’ scanner in use in CUH operating theatres
A new scanner that allows neurosurgeons to carry out ‘sat-nav’ spinal surgery is in use at Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH), helping to reduce complications and allow faster recovery for patients.
Diabetes study finds ‘people power’ can lower blood pressure
The world’s largest study of diabetes peer support, where one person with diabetes helps guide others, has shown it can significantly lower blood pressure in patients with Type 2 diabetes and potentially reduce their risk of serious complications.
Pupils think of an active future
A new exhibition on how kids will stay healthy in the future will be unveiled at Addenbrooke’s Hospital next Wednesday (18 March).
Become a governor at your local hospital
Would you like more influence in the way Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie are run? Could you represent the views of local people to its board of directors?