Good Health News

The Sheffield Teaching Hospitals' membership newsletter is sent to all patient and public members of the Foundation Trust. It provides news and information about the latest developments across the hospital, plus health advice from our hospital experts and offers readers the opportunity to find out how they can have a say in the future of the hospitals.

Membership of the Foundation Trust is completely free of charge and you choose how little or how much you may want to get involved.

The following issues of GoodHealth are available to download:

	Spring 2023 Inside this issue: Revolutionary cancer therapy CQC rating improves Sustainability plan published New orthopaedic surgery centre Award for cleaning team
	August 2022 Inside this issue: Governor election results Volunteers win Queen's Award Millions invested in new facilities New treatments for Spinal Muscular Atrophy patients
	February 2022 Inside this issue: Managing the Omicron surge Building a more sustainable Trust 21 years of Jessops Stand for election as a governor
	July 2021 Inside this issue: Make sure you get vaccinated Governor election results Specialist facilities open Choose the right emergency care
	April 2021 Inside this issue: Sheffield Arena transformed into vaccination centre Stand for election as a governor Nurse Associates and Midwifery Support Workers join the team Secret Garden appeal launched
	December 2020 Inside this issue: Managing COVID-19 Winter health advice Governor elections results New chairman announced Pioneering heart op
	July 2020 Inside this issue: COVID-19 update Governor elections - could you be a voice for patients and the public Sheffield at forefront of research Teacher undergoes jaw reconstruction
	February 2020 Inside this issue How you can get involved in the work of our hospitals Vital research at Weston Park Hospital Patients say thank you for life-changing care Plus much more!
	August 2019 Inside this issue Your invite to the Annual Members' Meeting Pioneering sight-saving surgery Making a Difference - a summary of our Quality Report Results of governor elections
	April 2019 Inside this issue New aerial walkway to improve patient care Governors elections - could you be a voice for patients and the public? Transplant recipients honoured New Chief Executive and Medical Director appointed
	August 2018 Inside this issue Your invite to the Annual Members' Meeting Celebrating 70 years of the NHS Inside the Charles Clifford Dental Hospital Outstanding staff receive awards Governor election results
	April 2018 Inside this issue New Minor Operations Suite opens MS stem cell treatment reduces disability, trial finds CQC inspection due Governors elections - could you be a voice for patients and the public?
	January 2018 Inside this issue New Frailty Assessment Unit opens 'Invisible' ear implant transforms Linda's life Over 50s volunteering project Stay well this winter
	Autumn 2017 Inside this issue Your invite to the Annual Members' Meeting Results of governor elections Annual Quality Report Providing the best care for older patients Work underway on £6.7m eye centre
	Spring 2017 Inside this issue New lung surgery technique cuts recovery times Could you be a voice for patients and members of the public? Weston Park develops vision for the future Pioneering neo-natal MRI scanner Free wireless access on the way for patients and staff
	Winter 2016 Inside this Issue Find out how Sheffield is leading the way for future healthcare. Hear about pioneering research, innovations and treatment breakthroughs
	Autumn 2016 Inside this Issue Find out about the result of our recent CQC inspection. Read a summary of last year's' performance and quality improvements as well as informaiton about the upcoming Members' Meeting
	Spring 2016 Inside this Issue Find out about the Council of Governors elections, a visit to the catering "Central Production Unit" (CPU), Jessica Ennis's visit to Weston Park and choose well advice
	Summer 2015 Inside this Issue Find out about the forthcoming Members' Meeting and results for the governor elections. Read about some pioneering medical breakthroughs and a summary of our Annual Quality Report for 2014/15
	Spring 2015 Inside this issue Is A&E the right place for your care needs? A Royal Visit and updates from the Jessop Wing. It also covers information about how to hear about the Trust’s Plans for 2015/16
	Autumn 2014 Inside this issue An invitation to our Annual Members Meeting, a behind the scenes look at how medical breakthroughs happen and a report from some patient inspectors
	Spring 2014 Inside this issue Working Together to improve your healthcare. Working Together with other Trust’s.New Mums give Maternity services the thumbs up.
	Summer 2013 Inside this issue Helping young patients move to Adult Care, one of our Gastroenterologist wins prestigious prize and elections to the Council of Governors.
	Spring 2013 Inside this issue Helping young patients move to Adult Care, one of our Gastroenterologist wins prestigious prize and elections to the Council of Governors.
	Autumn 2012 Inside this issue Nutrition and Hydration Awareness Week , Our Achievements of 2011/12 and our plans for 2012/13.
	Winter 2011 Inside this issue: Your hospitals are rated the best in the North, New cancer research centre launched in Sheffield and Sheffield attracts £2m grant to help diabetes sufferers
	Autumn 2011 Inside this issue: Pioneering research into new treatments, governors’ visits and Going the extra mile - the hospitals charity.
	Summer 2010 Inside this issue: Governors Election Results, Investing in Patient Care and Improving the Patient Environment.

	Spring 2010 pdf Inside this issue: Become a Trust Governor, Jessop Wing Wins Neonatal Unit of the Year and Mother and Daughter breast reduction success.
	Autumn 2009 (pdf) Inside this issue: You’re hired! Hospitals take on 88 local apprentices, Meet your new Governors, First ‘Blood Type Incompatible’ Kidney Transplant in Sheffield, Hospitals get thumbs up from patients, Bowel cancer screening programme, New technology helps patients air their views
	Summer 2009 (pdf) Inside this issue: You’re hired! Hospitals take on 88 local apprentices, Meet your new Governors, First ‘Blood Type Incompatible’ Kidney Transplant in Sheffield, Hospitals get thumbs up from patients, Bowel cancer screening programme, New technology helps patients air their views
	Spring 2009 (pdf) Inside this issue: Lord Darzi praises ‘worldclass’ critical care unit, Local Choices, Local Voices, Think ‘FAST’ to identify signs of stroke, Spinning into action with the Laundry team, Catering 5-Star Hygiene Award, Sheffield public invited to influence research
	Winter 2008 (pdf) Inside this issue: Trust of the Year, Bladder cancer and reconstructive surgery, Operation Christmas Child, Neurocare Visit by Governors, Help us to keep Norovirus out this Winter!, Trying for a baby?
	Autumn 2008 (pdf) Inside this issue: Assisted Conception unit celebrates 1000 babies, Therapy room on the burns unit, Care for your cannula, Members event: About cancer, Meet your Governors, Laser Eye Clinic treating patients...
	Summer 2008 (pdf) Inside this issue: New state of the art unit providing first class care, Food for Thought, ‘Best in Class’ for Infection Control, Pioneering service launched, Waste management at STH, Dr Rob's Bug Column...
	Spring 2008 (pdf) Inside this issue: Would you like to have a say in the running of your hospitals?, British Transplant Games 2008, ACU has state of the art witness system, Dr Rob’s Bug Column, End of an Era!, The Productive Ward Programme...