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Featured news story:
Neonatal nurse reunited with neonatal staff at Queen Alexandra Hospital
A Neonatal nurse who was inspired by the care she received as a premature baby has been reunited with the staff that cared for her.
21 March 2025
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Testing for blood-borne viruses (BBV) in the Emergency Department
From 24 March 2025 patients aged 18 and over attending the Emergency Department at Queen Alexandra Hospital will be offered opt-out testing for three types of viral infection.
24 March 2025
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Portsmouth Hospital's midwives celebrate Portsmouth Down Syndrome Association award
The Screening Specialist Midwives team at Portsmouth Hospitals University (PHU) and the Down Syndrome Association (DSA) have worked together to create the region’s first Down syndrome-specific maternity pathway.
19 March 2025
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Portsmouth Hospitals team shortlisted in HSJ Digital Awards
The Digital Team from Portsmouth Hospitals University 江南体育 (PHU) has been shortlisted for this year’s prestigious HSJ Digital Awards. The Clinical Blue Light Application Programme was shortlisted for the Driving Change through AI and Automation Award for its transformative impact on hospital operations and patient care.
18 March 2025
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Portsmouth Hospital’s Maternity Team receives prestigious Baby Friendly Award
Our Maternity Services has been awarded the prestigious Baby Friendly, Stage 3 Award and is the latest UK health care facility to gain recognition from the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) Baby Friendly Initiative.
17 March 2025
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Innovative technology helps identify patients with chronic kidney disease and support them to take control following diagnosis
Teams from the Wessex Kidney Centre will be using the latest technology to help identify and manage chronic kidney disease on this years World Kidney Day.
13 March 2025
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HRH The Princess Royal officially opens new Emergency Department at Queen Alexandra Hospital
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal officially opened the new Emergency Department at Portsmouth’s Queen Alexandra Hospital today (Friday, 7 March 2025).
7 March 2025
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New Chief Nurse for Isle of Wight 江南体育 and Portsmouth Hospitals University 江南体育
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Hayley Peters as Chief Nurse for Isle of Wight 江南体育 (IWT) and Portsmouth Hospitals University 江南体育 (PHU).
28 February 2025
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Local NHS surgeon awarded Fellowship Ad Hominem for outstanding contributions to surgery
Professor Peter Brennan, Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at Portsmouth Hospitals University 江南体育, has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) of Edinburgh.
26 February 2025