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December 2009

Refurbished gynaecology ward officially re-opens The gynaecology ward at St Helier Hospital was officially re-opened last week (Monday 22 December) by the MP for Sutton and Cheam, Paul Burstow, following a refurbishment costing more than £440,000. 31 December 2009
New appointments centre makes life easier for patients The Trust is pleased to announce the launch of a new central appointments centre to make it easier for patients to book, amend and cancel outpatient appointments at its hospitals. 31 December 2009
'Choose Well' … and get the right care from the right service at the right time Doctors at Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals are urging local people to get the right treatment if they fall ill or hurt themselves this winter. 31 December 2009
Season's greetings - a message from the Chief Executive, Samantha Jones With Christmas almost upon us and 2009 nearly over, I wanted to wish all of our patients and the thousands of people who live close to our hospitals all the best for the festive period and New Year. 24 December 2009
Fulham FC plays a blinder with visit to children's ward Sick children staying in Queen Mary's Hospital for Children in Carshalton were given a boost last week, when players from premiership football team Fulham FC visited the hospital to donate Christmas presents. Players Brede Hangeland, Bjorn Riise, Andranik, Stephen Kelly and David Elm all arrived with handfuls of presents for the children, which they had paid for out of their own wages. 23 December 2009
Trust who's who updated An updated guide to who's who at the Trust has arrived and is now available for you to download. 23 December 2009
As snow falls, Trust says it's ''business as usual'' It's business as usual across Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals despite the flurry of overnight snow. 18 December 2009
Trust encourages pregnant women to have swine flu vaccine The top doctor and most senior midwife at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust are encouraging local mums-to-be to get vaccinated against swine flu this winter. 17 December 2009
'Keep warm, keep well' this winter With temperatures set to plummet even further over the next few days and heavy snow predicted for tomorrow, chief nurse at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals is encouraging local people to do all they can to 'keep warm, keep well'. 'Keep warm, keep well' is a national campaign to reduce cold-related illness and deaths during the winter. 17 December 2009
Christmas comes early for children in hospital Father Christmas paid an early visit to the children being treated at Queen Mary's Hospital for Children last week, as he dropped by to deliver some presents. During the visit, which was organised and funded by the Carshalton Rotary Club, Father Christmas gave away £250 worth of presents. 16 December 2009
Funds for Operation Butterfly are heading skywards The campaign to raise money for a new cancer support room at St Helier Hospital was given a real boost this week, as a former patient donated more than £2,600 to the cause. Ken Woodman, aged 71 from Coulsdon, discovered he had bowel cancer just ten weeks ago, and after undergoing successful treatment, decided he would raise money for the people who helped him through his difficult time. 16 December 2009
Parents remember their son with touching gift to hospital Parents of a kidney patient who passed away last year have raised £500 for the renal department at St Helier Hospital, by asking their friends for a donation instead of a gift for their golden wedding anniversary. As Jenny and Brian Hill from Cobham in Surrey celebrated 50 years of marriage, they asked their friends and relatives to remember their son Andrew by making donations to the department that cared for him. 14 December 2009
Sick and premature babies get some of the best treatment Epsom and St Helier University Hospital NHS Trust's neonatal unit is ahead of the game when it comes to providing care to sick and premature babies and their families. Last month, the Department of Health released new national guidance on caring for babies and families to coincide with Bliss - the charity for newborn babies - celebrating its 30th birthday. 14 December 2009
Barking member of staff joins Trust More than 5,000 members of staff and volunteers support the hospitals of Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals Trust, but this week, a one-of-a-kind employee started work - guide dog for the blind, Jennie. Jennie works with general manager of renal services, Steve Simper, who, because of a deteriorating vision disability, has just one per cent sight. 14 December 2009
Not just a pretty face – doctors use Botox to treat bladder problems Doctors at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust are treating patients who have problem bladders with Botox – a procedure that can drastically improve the lives of patients. 04 December 2009
Midwives shortlisted for top award A team of midwives who care for pregnant teenagers at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust has been shortlisted for a national award. 02 December 2009