Archives: Imaging & Diagnostics
The Test of Time Series: Weight and Fertility
By: The Wellington Team | Published: January 2, 2013
This week consultant gynaecologist Mr Gidon Lieberman, focuses on the issues of weight and fertility, looking at the results of the latest research…
Acute Admissions : Welcoming GP Referrals 24/7
By: The Wellington Team | Published: December 24, 2012
If you are a GP or a consultant needing to admit an urgent medical or surgical case, you can admit patients for a range of urgent conditions, from the common to the complex. The service offers…
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Open All Year Round: Appointments & Referrals
By: The Wellington Team | Published: December 18, 2012
The Platinum Medical Centre, based in Lodge Road, will only be closing for key dates such as Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, where same day GP appointments are available.
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Don’t Forget – Keep Thinking Pink!
By: The Wellington Team | Published: November 6, 2012
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is now finished, but their message is still an important one. In recognition of this our promotional campaign, offering 30% off a screening mammography, is still running until the end of the year.
Looking for Peace of Mind: Breast Screening
By: The Wellington Team | Published: October 16, 2012
Breast screening has contributed hugely to the growing numbers of women surviving breast cancers. If you are over 40 and haven’t had a mammogram in the last 12 months, and are looking for peace of mind – look no further than The Wellington Hospital.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, with around 50,000 people being diagnosed…
The importance of being Breast Aware: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
By: The Wellington Team | Published: October 2, 2012
Yesterday marked the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a worthwhile, high profile campaign which runs throughout October.
Throughout October, we will be sharing advice, news and tips to support this important cause. We talk to Bernie Phelan, Breast Care Nurse at The Wellington Hospital, about her experiences working as a nurse specialist in this area and what patients to our Breast Care Unit can expect.
Meet the Team – Elaine Carson, Head of Outpatient Services
By: The Wellington Team | Published: June 7, 2012
Elaine Carson is the Head Outpatient Services at The Wellington Hopsital’s Platinum Medical Centre. She is a woman of many talents with extraordinary motivation and energy. Elaine talks to the Wellington Hospital blog team, about her experiences and time at The Wellington Hospital
Cutting Edge Laryngology with Professor Martin Birchall
By: The Wellington Team | Published: May 28, 2012
Professor Martin Birchall is a world leading Otolaryngologist specialising in improving the quality of life for those with disorders of the head and neck, voice and swallowing. He is currently a based at the Royal National Throat Nose and Ear Hospital in London and conducts some of his private work at The Wellington Hospital.
Persistent Coughs – It’s not all Sinister
By: The Wellington Team | Published: May 10, 2012
This week the NHS has launched a campaign to raise awareness of Lung cancer and its symptoms. The campaign backed by celebrities such as Ricky Gervais and Sir Alex Ferguson recommends that people who have been suffering from a persistent cough for more than 3 weeks should go to see their GP. Damian Muncaster, The Wellington’s Senior Chief Respiratory Physiologist give us a brief over view on Lung Cancer and talks about persistant coughing.
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“Laugh and the world laughs with you. Snore and you sleep alone” Anthony Burgess
By: The Wellington Team | Published: April 20, 2012
Monday 23rd of April sees the launch of National Stop Snoring Week. To mark the occasion the British snoring association have asked volunteers to investigate whether a selection of old wives tales actually work in preventing snoring. These old wives tales range from sewing a tennis ball
