Cardiology team live stream operations across the world in showcase of specialist skills
Specialist cardiology skills have been showcased worldwide from Wearside as operations were live streamed to other experts as part of an international conference. The Cardiology Team at Sunderland Royal Hospital talked the audience through treatment carried out on two patients. The service is part of South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT).
Patient reunited with off-duty nurse who joined effort to save him with CPR and defibrillator after collapse
A dad who was brought back to life with the help of an off-duty nurse after he collapsed while shopping has been able to thank her in person as his recovery continues.
Work starts on park close to Sunderland's new Eye Hospital
Spades have officially broken ground on the development of a stunning new public park in Sunderland city centre.
Children's speech and language therapy - Can you help us review the service?
We want to improve the support we offer and have set up a survey and events to find out people's views.
Mental health websites get new look as they help people and parents take first steps
We have set up the hub – www.stsftmentalhealth.nhs.uk – as a one-stop page for patients living in South Tyneside, Sunderland or Gateshead.
Retired physio takes on training task to help fellow kidney patients get moving
A patient has been championed for her work to get others moving as they undergo their regular dialysis sessions alongside each other.
A marathon effort by pharmacist to inspire young students
One of our Advanced Pharmacist Practitioners and a University of Sunderland graduate who was struck down with a rare neurological disorder that brought him to the brink of death is now set to run the TCS London Marathon.
Football fans’ walk to raise funds and awareness of prostate cancer leads to £1,000 gift to NHS charity
A walk which saw around 150 football fans step forward to spread the word about the signs and symptoms of prostate cancer has led to £1,000 being donated to help patients undergoing treatment.
Check out your lung heath in South Tyneside next week
A health information bus will be making a stop in South Tyneside to help people find out how to look after their lungs this winter.
NHS colleagues get ready to share knowledge in India as charity makes 19th trip to hospital
Around 18 staff from our Trust and others from across the county will fly to the county later this month.
