Region's NHS advice for women on weight loss injections during pregnancy & breastfeeding
Our new eye hospital goes green - from its roof to recycling plans
The finishing touches are being made to an energy hub which will help power the North East’s first gas-free hospital as the main building it is put under wraps for the next phase of work.
New city landmark bridge to honour Sunderland’s maritime heritage as public pick its name
The pedestrian crossing will help take people between the Riverside Sunderland development, which is home to our new Eye Hospital, and the Sheepfolds area of the city.
Use medicines better, waste less and help people stay healthy for longer - The NHS plan to help the North East live better
The region's NHS is launching a new plan aimed at transforming healthcare and improving outcomes for patients.
Student innovators create prototypes to bring business ideas to life
Unique prototypes created by a team of talented University of Sunderland students will be turned into reality by three major north-east organisations. Culture House Sunderland, South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust and CyberNorth are set to benefit from the ideas of around 80 second-year Computer Science, Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics and Game Development students.
Voting opens for naming new city landmark close to Trust's eye hospital site
Sunderland's newest landmark is one step closer to officially being named – and now it’s up to the people of the city to vote on the winner.
Nurse who saved fellow Sunderland fan at Wembley play-off urges others to learn CPR skills
A nurse and football coach who helped revive another Sunderland fan at Wembley Stadium after he suffered a double cardiac arrest has called on others to learn CPR skills in the hope it will save more lives.
Families rate Sunderland children’s wards amongst best in the NHS
Feedback about the care and compassion offered to young patients and their loved ones has put South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT) amongst the NHS elite.
Midwife Charlotte in running for national award in recognition of support offered to parents following baby loss
A midwife who leads a service which offers wrap around care to families following the loss of a baby has been nominated for a national award.
Great grandad, 99, gifts artwork to support the hospital that saved him – twice
A remarkable 99-year-old Great Grandad from Houghton-le-Spring is donating his artwork to raise funds for the hospital that saved his life… twice. David Hughes MBE - a former Army Sergeant and Co-op chief executive - is gifting a collection of his paintings to support STS Charity, the dedicated charity of South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust.
