Sep17
Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire and Chester Zoo Chief Executive Jamie Christon was the guest of honour at a special gathering to mark 10 years since the Countess of Chester Hospital Country Park officially first opened to the public.
The popular green open space celebrated its milestone anniversary last week with a small tea party that was open to all volunteers and community members who have been involved in the country park over the past decade.
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Sep17
Patients undergoing breast reconstruction at the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust now have access to a new, cutting-edge nipple tattoo machine, thanks to the generosity of hospital charity donations.
Money donated to The Countess Charity has funded the new machine, which is used to semi-permanent tattoo natural-looking nipples and areola onto patients who have undergone breast reconstruction.
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Sep04
The Countess of Chester hospital is further demonstrating the Trust’s commitment to a greener future with the recent launch of a brand-new sustainability café that offers healthy eating alternatives for its staff and patients.
The Going Greener Café, located inside the Women and Children's Building, opened its doors on Friday 3 November and is an innovative new eatery that offers a variety of food including a plant-based deli bar, salad options, fresh fruit and healthy snacks.
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Sep04
The colorectal team at the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are 'absolutely honoured' to have been shortlisted for a prestigious national cancer nursing award for their work in implementing a groundbreaking initiative that speeds up diagnosis for patients.
The Ingrid Fuchs Cancer Nursing Times Award recognises individuals or teams who have enhanced the quality of care for cancer patients, and who excel in delivering compassionate care that makes a long lasting impact on cancer care delivery.
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Aug21
Countess of Chester Hospital – national NHS survey results show increasing patient satisfaction with standards of patient care
Patients at the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in 2023 have reported significant improvements in their experiences compared to those surveyed in the previous year.
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Aug19
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust issue reminder about healthcare options ahead of August bank holiday
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is reminding people to ensure they are bank holiday-ready by ensuring they plan ahead and order any repeat prescriptions they may need.
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Aug16
A breakfast club initiative at the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is changing the way stroke patients recover and giving them a fun reason to get out of bed every morning.
The recently launched club on the stroke unit at Ellesmere Port Hospital has become a lifeline for patients who are often in hospital for extended periods of time, providing them with a renewed sense of purpose, community and a vital boost to their rehabilitation.
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Aug13
An innovative training course designed to help maternity staff support families following the loss of a child, has been launched by the Milk Bank at the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and is now set to be rolled out at several neonatal and maternity units across the UK.
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