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March 2009

Investing in renal services Over £160,000 has been spent improving clinical areas at a renal ward meaning more patients across Epsom, Sutton and St Helier will be able to have faster access to life saving treatment. 31 March 2009
Don't be a DIY disaster this Easter As the Easter bank holiday approaches, staff in the Accident & Emergency (A&E) departments at both Epsom and St Helier hospitals are calling on DIY enthusiasts to take care when making home improvements. 31 March 2009
Hospitals ask local residents to nominate staff for awards Staff at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals are queuing up to get their hands on the Trust's answer to an Oscar, The Chief Executive's Award of Excellence. The Chief Executive's Award of Excellence is a monthly award which goes to a member of staff, or team, that has gone above and beyond the call of duty and was introduced last year to recognise the fantastic efforts that staff make every single day. 30 March 2009
The votes are in and the results are good for hospital staff Staff at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals are happy with many aspects of their work life, according to the latest figures from a national survey. New results from the 2008 annual NHS staff survey, which is conducted by health watchdog, the Healthcare Commission, show that the Trust is doing very well in a number of key areas. 25 March 2009
Experts join the fight against ovarian cancer Experts at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are urging women to be more aware of the symptoms and risks of ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer is the fifth most common cancer in women and kills 4,500 people per year in the UK alone. Now the fight is on to raise awareness of the disease. 24 March 2009
Annual MRSA rates cut by a third New figures released by the Health Protection Agency (HPA) show that the number of cases of MRSA (bacteraemia) at Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals fell by a third last year. 23 March 2009
Trust unveils new £650,000 'life-saving' gamma camera Patients across Epsom, Sutton and Merton needing scans to detect cancers or organ problems are set to benefit from a faster and more accurate service, thanks to a new hi-tech gamma camera about to be unveiled at St Helier Hospital. 20 March 2009
Local dietitians issue national guidelines A leading renal dietitian at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust has just issued new dietary guidelines for patients from ethnic groups who suffer from kidney problems and high blood potassium levels across the country. 20 March 2009
Get well soon - without using antibiotics Health experts at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are backing a national campaign to reduce the unnecessary use of antibiotics. 13 March 2009
£240,000 state-of-the-art isolation room keeps infections at bay A state-of-the-art neutral pressure room which allows patients with severe chest diseases such as tuberculosis to be isolated from others has been unveiled at Epsom Hospital. 13 March 2009
Millions for maternity Nearly £2.8 million is being spent on giving the maternity unit at St Helier Hospital a radical facelift that will drastically improve the environment in which patients are treated and further enhance the care they receive. 12 March 2009
Kidney disease under the spotlight Doctors, nurses and other staff from the renal unit at St Helier Hospital are inviting local people and patients to visit a stand they are running at the hospital on World Kidney Day (Thursday 12 March 2009) to raise awareness about chronic kidney disease and the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. 11 March 2009
Experts encourage women to attend smear tests Experts at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust are encouraging women to make sure they attend cervical smear tests. 10 March 2009
Epsom and St Helier hospitals serve up high satisfaction It's official. Patients at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are telling their catering department: you're doing a good job. Results of a recent survey conducted by the Trust show that patients are happy with hospital food. 10 March 2009
Elective Orthopaedic Centre wins 5th place in national top employer's award The Elective Orthopaedic Centre (EOC) is delighted to have won 5th place in the prestigious Healthcare 100 top UK employers by the Health Service Journal and Nursing Times. The EOC is hosted by Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust and is based at Epsom Hospital. 06 March 2009
Trust launches new campaign in fight against infections Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust has unveiled a new awareness campaign to help in its fight against healthcare acquired infections. 03 March 2009