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News From Around The Trust 

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New Facilities Are a Hit With Patients and Staff
09 December 2011
On Monday 5 December 2011, the Plymouth Dialysis Unit was officially opened by Kevin Farrell, who has been a dialysis patient for more than 20 years and Sir Robert Dunn, MBE from the National Kidney Federation.
 
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Former patients support a precious lifeline
08 December 2011
Former transplant patients Sheila Connolly, John Howard and Micheal Stratfords recently visited the South West Liver Lifeline charity to show their appreciation with a very generous donation.
 
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Birch Ward had a ball!
08 December 2011
In September a Hollywood-themed ‘Glitz n Glamour Ball’ took place at The Copthorne Hotel in Plymouth in support of the Plymouth & District Leukemia Fund (PDLF), the Lymphoma Association and Myeloma UK
 
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Cancer Centre Awarded Macmillan Quality Environment Mark
07 December 2011
The Mustard Tree Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre has been awarded the prestigious Macmillan Quality Environment Mark by Macmillan Cancer Support, in recognition of the high standards achieved at the centre.
 
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Official Opening of the Plymouth Dialysis Unit
02 December 2011
Patients from Devon and Cornwall needing treatment for renal failure are now being cared for in state-of-the-art, purpose-built facilities, which will be officially opened on Monday 5 December 2011.
 
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Early Diagnosis Saves Lives: Kevin's Story
02 December 2011
One of the key messages of mouth cancer awareness month was that early detection saves lives; a message that couldn't be more apt for one particular visitor to the stand. Read Kevin's story.
 
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Outpatient Pharmacy is Officially Opened
01 December 2011
Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust and community pharmacy and healthcare provider Lloydspharmacy celebrated the official opening of the outpatient pharmacy based at Derriford Hospital last month.
 
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New Data Shows Good Survival Rates
28 November 2011
Latest survival rates and other data published in the Hospital Guide 2011 is good news for patients and staff of Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust
 
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Advice for Patients regarding Wednesday 30 November 2011
25 November 2011
Advice for patients ahead of the strike action planned for Wednesday 30 November 2011
 
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National Neonatal Transport Conference Comes to Plymouth
25 November 2011
Around 120 healthcare professionals, from across the country, have today descended on The National Aquarium in Plymouth for the National Neonatal Transport Conference hosted by the Peninsula Neonatal Transport Service.
 
 
 
 
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