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OUH Maternity Services perform well in national report

29 July 2024

Maternity Services at Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) have shown positive performance in perinatal care, according to the latest data from the MBRRACE-UK (Mothers and Babies: Reducing Risk through Audits and…

Party held for children with facial palsy

25 July 2024

Children with facial palsy met with others who share their condition at a special party held for them by clinicians from Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH). Hosted at…

OUH staff member saved by I.M.P.S. trainer

25 July 2024

A recent life-threatening incident with a member of OUH staff and the timely intervention one of our Injury Minimization Programme for Schools (I.M.P.S.) trainers highlighted the importance of life emergency skills.  Lesley…

Increases in ‘slapped cheek’ infections – important information for pregnant women

24 July 2024

There has been an increase in cases of parvovirus infection across Europe including locally here in Oxfordshire. In children, this virus can cause a relatively harmless infection commonly know as…

Evaluation of AI software for diagnosing prostate cancer expanded

22 July 2024

The evaluation of a new artificial intelligence (AI) diagnostic system that could help improve diagnosis of prostate cancer has been expanded to three NHS trusts. As well as Oxford University…

New implantable defibrillator to protect against cardiac arrest

22 July 2024

A new device that enhances the treatment of abnormal heart rhythms and prevention of sudden cardiac arrests has been used for the first time at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation…

OUH Palliative Care team winners at national awards

19 July 2024

A member of the OUH Palliative Care team at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) was victorious at the recent Palliative Care Awards.Nicole Satullo, Palliative Care Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion…

New resource room at the Churchill Hospital now open

16 July 2024

The operating theatres at the Churchill Hospital now have a new room dedicated to staff education and training that will support surgical trainees, surgeons, and allied theatre staff. The room…

Award-winning project for Chief Registrar

16 July 2024

A Chief Registrar at Oxford University Hospitals NHS foundation Trust has been recognised with a 'Best Overall Project' award for his work enhancing service pathways and delivering more patient-centred care.…

Trial studies two-in-one vaccine to prevent RSV and hMPV

15 July 2024

Scientists at the University of Oxford have launched a study to test two investigational mRNA vaccines for respiratory infections in infants. One of the vaccines is for both respiratory syncytial…

Charity hub opens at the John Radcliffe Hospital

15 July 2024

Oxford Hospitals Charity has celebrated the opening of its brand new 'charity hub' at the John Radcliffe Hospital. The charity, which raises funds to make a difference across Oxfordshire hospitals,…

Drop-in lung health checks for people in Banbury next week

12 July 2024

People aged between 55 and 74 who smoke, or who have ever smoked, are invited to take part in a free lung health check without needing an appointment next week.…

Have a conversation with Oxfordshire's health and social care leaders this summer

11 July 2024

Oxfordshire residents are invited to share their experiences of health and social care services by meeting with senior figures in the NHS and Oxfordshire County Council as part of an…

Radio Horton celebrates 60 years

10 July 2024

Radio Horton has proudly marked its 60th anniversary with a series of special broadcasts. Since its launch in 1964, the hospital radio station has been a cornerstone of life at the…

AI assistant shows great promise in cataract care pathway

10 July 2024

A study has found that an artificial intelligence (AI) conversational agent enhances patient care after cataract surgery. The AI-powered automated voice system, called Dora, is able to call patients to ask…

OUH safety innovation shortlisted for prestigious national awards

10 July 2024

A life-saving OUH initiative to manage post-operative bleeding has been shortlisted in two categories of the Health Service Journal (HSJ) Safety Awards. The SCOOP Protocol for emergency management of neck haematoma…

‘If you care about people, you invariably care about the environment’

08 July 2024

The biggest determinant of people's health is the environment in which they live.This is what Wendy Cheeseman, Head of Sustainability and Carbon Management at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust,…

From pipes to cylinders: reducing nitrous oxide at the Horton

08 July 2024

More than 500 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) will be saved every year at the Horton General Hospital, following the decommissioning of its nitrous oxide (N2O) manifold. Since February…

A fond farewell to Sara Randall

08 July 2024

Here at OUH, we are bidding farewell to Chief Operating Officer Sara Randall as she heads into retirement later this month. Sara has been our Chief Operating Officer since June…

Happy 76th Birthday to the NHS – a thank you from our Chair and Chief Executive Officer

05 July 2024

Professor Sir Jonathan Montgomery, Chair of OUH, and Professor Meghana Pandit, Chief Executive Officer at OUH, wrote to staff today (Friday 5 July) to thank them for being part of…