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Level three heat alert triggered in East and South of England

11 July 2022

People are being encouraged to look out for the vulnerable and elderly as temperatures are predicted to hit highs of 33C (91F) in parts of the UK and alerts will…

COVID-19 communications and engagement recognised at national awards event

07 July 2022

Oxford University Hospitals, working in partnership with and supported by Oxford Hospitals Charity, received three Gold (winners) awards and a Silver (runner-up) award at the Internal Communications and Engagement (ICE) Awards…

Face mask guidance updated at Oxford University Hospitals

06 July 2022

This article is from 6 July 2022.  This situation could change in time. From 6 July 2022, the guidance around wearing face masks at OUH has changed. Patients must wear…

Acute Multidisciplinary Imaging and Interventional Centre welcomes first patients

05 July 2022

The newly relaunched Acute Multidisciplinary and Interventional Centre (AMIIC) at the John Radcliffe Hospital has welcomed its first NHS patients. AMIIC, part of the University of Oxford’s Radcliffe Department of…

Happy 74th Birthday to the NHS – a thank you from our Chair and interim Chief Executive Officer

05 July 2022

Happy 74th Birthday to the NHS – a thank you from our Chair and Chief Executive Officer Professor Sir Jonathan Montgomery, Chair of OUH, and Professor Meghana Pandit, Interim Chief…

Interim Chief Executive Officer takes up post

04 July 2022

Professor Meghana Pandit (OUH Chief Medical Officer) has taken up her role as Interim Chief Executive Officer after Professor  Bruno Holthof stepped down from his post as CEO on Thursday 30 June. She…

OUH Consultant Pharmacist honoured by Royal College of Radiologists

01 July 2022

Professor Nicola Stoner, OUH Consultant Cancer Pharmacist, has been awarded an Honorary Membership of the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) in recognition of her exceptional contribution to the First FRCR…

Outgoing CEO launches new OneTeamOneOUH - Past, Present, Future eBook

30 June 2022

Professor Bruno Holthof steps down from his post as Chief Executive Officer of Oxford University Hospitals today (Thursday 30 June 2022), as announced earlier this year. In a personal message to…

Remember simple precautions after rise in COVID-19 cases

29 June 2022

This article is from 29 June 2022 - the situation may change with time People in Oxfordshire are being reminded to remember simple COVID-19 precautions in response to the county,…

Q&A session with Jo Watts, Swindon Radiotherapy Operational Manager

28 June 2022

Jo Watts, Swindon Radiotherapy Operational Manager talks about radiotherapy, reasons for choosing it as a career path and the new OUH Radiotherapy Centre @ Swindon. Can you introduce yourself? I am…

Churchill Hospital receives top award for cancer care

27 June 2022

The Churchill Hospital, run by Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, has scooped a national award for its commitment to patients living with incurable blood cancer. The Oxford hospital's Haematology…

Oxford University Hospitals Radiotherapy Centre officially opens in Swindon

23 June 2022

Wednesday 22 June 2022 saw patients, clinicians and directors from Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) and Great Western Hospitals (GWH), alongside fundraisers from Brighter Futures, and construction firm Sisk gather to…

Joint project scoops two places on HSJ Awards shortlist

22 June 2022

A project designed to help the parents and carers of children with complex medical conditions, in particular involving surgical enteral feeding tubes, has been shortlisted in two categories at the…

Young Stroke Study participant shares his experience

20 June 2022

Paul Sparrowhawk, 44, took part in the Thames Valley Young Stroke Study (TV-YSS) after experiencing a stroke. This is his story of taking part in research. "I've always considered myself…