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March 2011

Fingers on the pulse thanks to new ECG Patients, staff, visitors and volunteers celebrated the arrival of new electrocardiograph (ECG) machine to the dedicated stroke unit, Britten ward, at Epsom Hospital in March. 31 March 2011
MP visits to hear about redevelopment plans The MP for Croydon South, Richard Ottaway, visited St Helier Hospital recently (25 March 2011) for a special briefing about plans to spend £219 million redeveloping the site. As well as viewing the latest designs and drawings for the scheme, Mr Ottaway spent time meeting with staff who are leading the multi-million pound project. 30 March 2011
Teenage pregnancies fall at St Helier Hospital New figures show that the number of teenagers giving birth at St Helier Hospital fell by 22 per cent last year, while the number of pregnancies in women aged 36 and over increased. 29 March 2011
Teenage pregnancies fall at Epsom Hospital New figures show that the number of teenagers giving birth at Epsom Hospital fell by 28 per cent last year, while the number of pregnancies in women aged 36 and over increased. 25 March 2011
Support from doctors for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Top doctors at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are backing Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and are urging men to take their health seriously. On average, one in nine men will experience prostate cancer during their lifetime. Currently around a quarter of a million men are living with the disease in the UK and by the end of the year another 37,000 will be diagnosed. It is the most common form of cancer in men - and this year alone, 10,000 men will die as a consequence. 23 March 2011
New £115,000 boilers firing on all cylinders at Sutton Hospital A brand new £115,000 boiler system at Sutton Hospital is set to reduce the Trust's carbon emissions, save money on energy bills and, most importantly of all, is helping to keep our patients warm and their water hot. 18 March 2011
Trust welcomes new Director of Finance Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Chrisha Alagaratnam as its new Director of Finance. Chrisha, who is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, joins after 16 years of working in the NHS. 17 March 2011
A million reasons to get reading celebrated at the Trust Patients at the Elective Orthopaedic Centre (EOC), which is based at Epsom Hospital, were given a special treat on Saturday (5 March 2011), as World Book Night came to the wards of the renowned unit. 16 March 2011
'The job's a good one' - National survey shows staff are content Staff at Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals believe their role makes a difference to patients, they look forward to coming to work and they are satisfied with the quality of patient care they are able to deliver. 16 March 2011
'Be aware of TB' urges specialist doctor A breathing and lung specialist at Epsom and St Helier hospitals is urging local people to be vigilant against tuberculosis (TB) after new figures show that the disease is more common in London and urban areas. 09 March 2011
Hospitals launch life-saving training for hostile environments Epsom and St Helier hospitals are launching the UK's first ever A&E (accident and emergency) based training course for people preparing to travel to conflicts and hostile environments around the world. From this summer, international journalists, business travellers, and those working for non-governmental organisations (NGOs) will receive expert tuition from doctors and nurses in the hospitals' busy A&E departments. 08 March 2011
Trust Chairman stands down The Chairman of Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, John Davey, has announced that he will not be seeking reappointment when his term of office comes to an end in July. John has been with the Trust for five years, serving nearly four years as Chairman. 07 March 2011
Isn't it time you quit? Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals are throwing their support behind No Smoking Day, which takes place this year on 9 March. Organised by the No Smoking Day charity, the aim of the day is to provide a common focal point for smokers wishing to give up the habit. 07 March 2011
It's 'Your hospital' - 1,000 patients and local people wanted! Epsom, Sutton and St Helier hospitals are looking for 1,000 patients and local people to become involved in a special panel to give feedback about their hospital services. 04 March 2011
Hospital car parking - you talked, we listened Car parking arrangements at Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals are to be revolutionised, after 1,100 patients, visitors and staff had their say. Last year, the Trust launched a comprehensive review of car parking known as 'The Big Conversation', to find out how its car parks could be improved, while still keeping them safe, accessible and fair for the hundreds of thousands of people that use them each year. 03 March 2011
£200,000 x-ray room opens at Epsom Hospital A new £200,000 x-ray room at Epsom Hospital was officially opened in front of a crowd of patients, visitors, staff, volunteers and VIPs recently. The facility - which was generously funded by the hospital's League of Friends - houses a brand new specialist unit which can take up to 15 images per second to create a moving image of a patient's insides. 03 March 2011
Trust surgeon teaches ITV1 star tips of the trade A star of ITV1's major new drama series, Monroe, prepared for her role in the show by spending time with a surgical team from Epsom and St Helier hospitals. Actress Michelle Asante, who plays shy junior doctor Kitty Wilson in the primetime medical drama, shadowed one of the Trust's leading surgeons. 03 March 2011