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Countess of Chester Hospital criticised by Cheshire Coroner for over drugging elderly patient by mistake - Chester Chronicle 29th October 2009
"A MANSLAUGHTER investigation was triggered at the Countess of Chester Hospital when a pensioner died after accidentally being given double the maximum dose of an anti-depressant drug – TWICE."
Cheshire patients happy with out of hours GP service - Chester Chronicle 16th October 2009
"PATIENTS needing urgent out-of-hours medical advice over the phone were impressed with the quality of the service offered, according to a survey.
The Western Cheshire GP out-of-hours service takes over at 6.30pm to answer calls from patients with problems that can’t wait until morning."
Chester expert leads fight against MRSA - Chester Chronicle 8th October 2009
"A SCIENTIST from Chester is pioneering the fight against the spread of hospital superbugs including MRSA.
Project director Dr Bryan Griffiths, who lives in Upton, Chester, has been seeking solutions from across all industry sectors to tackle healthcare associated infections (HCAIs)."
Cheshire businesses are urged to take action over changes in the first aid at work laws - Chester Chronicle 25th Septemebr 2009
ST JOHN Ambulance is urging Cheshire businesses to prepare for changes to first aid in the workplace on October 1.
The changes, proposed by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), will see the biggest overhaul of first aid in the workplace for 25 years and employers who don’t prepare could face fines or, worse, risk the welfare of employees.
West Cheshire NHS bosses gear up for next phase of swine flu - Chester Chronicle 21st September 2009
A MASS vaccination programme is being developed to protect “at risk” groups from swine flu this winter.
This is just one element of preparations by NHS Western Cheshire in anticipation of a second wave of swine flu.
“Booze Asbos” to rid Chester of problem drunks - Chester Chronicle 3rd September 2009
DRUNKEN troublemakers will be banned from Chester city centre under new laws announced this week.
Drinking Banning Orders (DBOs) – nicknamed ‘booze Asbos’ – , came into force on Monday and gives magistrates the power to ban individuals from pubs for up to two years, with a fine of up to £2,500 for breaching the order.
Countess of Chester Hospital plans to expand A&E unit - Chester Chronicle 27th August 2009
CASUALTIES arriving at the Countess will be given more dignity if plans for a new extension are given the go-ahead.
A planning application to expand the hospital’s Emergency Assessment Unit (EAU) in A&E has been made to enable the Countess to provide single-sex facilities for patients in EAU.
Surgeon at Countess of Chester Hospital says new rules will pressure NHS - Chester Chronicle 20th August 2009
A LEADING surgeon fears employment rules limiting junior doctors’ hours could mean the Countess of Chester Hospital struggles to treat its patients.
George Foster, who has worked at the Countess for 25 years, says the European Working Time Directive (EWTD) will also limit training opportunities for new doctors.
Frodsham Medical Centre will open in 2010 - Chester Chronicle - Southport Visiter 27th March 2009
A HEALTH supercentre to serve rural communities will become a reality after a Frodsham site was sold to the Primary Care Trust this week.
Work will begin on replacing the Frodsham Science and Technology college when it closes this summer with a new multi-million pound medical centre scheduled to open next year.
Free swimming as of April 1 for people aged 16 and under and the over 60s in Cheshire - Chester Chronicle 20th March 2009
PEOPLE aged 16 and under and 60 and over in Cheshire will be able to swim for free from April 1 as part of the Government's £140m free swimming initiative
Free swimming is central to the Government’s legacy plans to get two million people more active.
Tragic Jade Goody cancer case encourages Chester women to go for cervical screening - Chester Chronicle 13th March 2009
ALMOST 40% more local women came forward for cervical screening last month following the publicity around the tragic case of reality TV star Jade Goody.
The Countess of Chester Hospital’s cytology department received 2,209 requests for smear tests in February, representing a 39% increase on the same month last year.
Empty £3m NHS unit at the Countess of Chester Health Park may be sold - Chester Chronicle February 27th 2009
AN NHS beds unit built at a cost of £3m but never occupied looks likely to be sold and used for patients recovering from brain injuries.
Private company St George Healthcare wants to create 57 jobs by taking over the 28-bed intermediate care unit at the Countess of Chester Health Park, which was completed in June 2005 but has remained empty.
Ciara’s mum highlights glue ear dangers - Chester Chronicle 30th January 2009
THREE-year-old Ciara Burns from Neston is described as a “little fighter” by her mum Lucy.
After a number of operations as a new born, Lucy felt her daughter had her fair share of problems, but at the age of 14 months she was diagnosed with glue ear.
Cancer unit boost for Halton Hospital - Chester Chronicle 23rd January 2009
LIFE saving treatments for cancers can now be given at Halton Hospital after a £200,000 specialist unit was opened.
The new CANtreat centre, which means patients do not have to travel to Clatterbridge on the Wirral for treatment, has a large open area with reclining seats for providing the treatment, a comfortable waiting area, nurse’s station, clinic room, drug preparation area and a relative’s room.
Frodsham super-surgery could get dedicated transport link - Chester Chronicle 16th January 2009
A MULTI-MILLION pound health centre could include new public transport links in Helsby, Frodsham and Elton.
Vale Royal Cllr Alan McKie said it was essential to improve public transport links between the communities for the scheme to be a success.
He said: “I think it is a real necessity to have a link between Helsby, Frodsham and Elton and I am talking to people all the time, we are working on it.”
Halton and Warrington hospitals ‘improved beyond recognition’ - Chester Chronicle 16th January 2009
FRODSHAM resident Janet Walker is flying the flag for Halton Hospital.
The retired businesswoman and former RAF aircraft mechanic has been elected a governor of the hospital in Runcorn, which is now operating as part of the new Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Countess of Chester Hospital urges non-urgent patients to stay away - Chester Chronicle 2nd January 2009
SENIOR officials at the Countess of Chester Hospital are asking people to stay away from the hospital unless absolutely necessary.
A shortage of beds has been made worse by another outbreak of norovirus, which causes vomiting and diarrhoea, leading to the closure of two wards to new admissions.
Hospital on red alert - Chester Chronicle 23rd December 2008
RESIDENTS are urged not to turn up at hospital with colds and flu symptoms during the festive season because they will be taking up beds needed for more urgent cases.
The Countess of Chester Hospital was put on “red alert” last Thursday because the system was reaching capacity leading to a number of planned operations being cancelled to ensure there was enough room for emergencies.
How to find a dentist in Chester this Christmas - Chester Chronicle 19th December 2008
WESTERN Cheshire Primary Care Trust are urging people to take note of how to get hold of a dentist over the festive period.
During normal working hours, patients can call the Patient Advice and Liaison Service on 01244 650368.
Cheshire trust issues advice on medical services over Christmas - Chester Chronicle 18th December 2008
WESTERN Cheshire Primary Care Trust has issued advice to those who need to seek medical attention over the Christmas period.
NHS services are always in demand and choosing the right option means you will get the treatment you need and free busy services for more urgent patients.
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