News & MediaOpen letter from Dr Yi Mien Koh - The future of the Whittington Health Read an open letter from Whittington Health chief executive about plans for the future direction of the hospital and community services.
Capital Estates Strategy 2013-18 Read about our plans for the future of integrated care at Whittington Health. More than 100 hospitals will share a £25 million fund to improve and upgrade their maternity units, Health Minister Dr Dan Poulter announced last week.
On Thursday 20 December, footballers from Arsenal Football Club paid a visit to sick children at the Whittington Hospital to spread a little Christmas joy.  Whittington Health marks World Prematurity DayOn Saturday 17 November Whittington Health marked World Prematurity Day. (more) A consultant from Whittington Health was appointed section president of obstetrics and gynaecology at the Royal Society of Medicine on Friday 19 October.  New Smokefree Islington website goes liveThe new Smokefree Islington website is now live. Everything you need to know about stopping smoking in Islington, in one place. (more)  Whittington Hospital sends cervical screening equipment to IraqA team of medical specialists are flying to Iraq with cervical screening and colposcopy equipment during the last weekend of October to help train Iraqi medics in the diagnosis and treatment of cervical cancer. (more)  Holloway Road Health Centre - important noticeHolloway Road Health Centre has temporarily closed due to a flood in the basement. (more)  A History of London Prisons to Sister KeaneSister Keane was today presented with a copy of 'A history of London Murders' by auther Geoffrey Howse for her compasion and care. (more)  Whittington consultant shortlisted for top awardWhittington Health's Dr Caroline Allum has been shortlisted for a HSJ award (more)  Whittington Health's annual public meeting - 20 September 2012All welcome to attend Whittington Health's annual public meeting (more)  The Olympics comes to the WhittingtonNHS workers who performed at the Olympic opening ceremony visit children at the Whittington Hospital (more)  Willie Botterill is honoured by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.Whititngton Health's Willie Botterill been recognised for her fantatsic work at the Michael Palin Centre. (more)  Whittington Health staff and the Olympic GamesWhittington Health staff were involved in the London 2012 Olymoic Games! (more)  My NHS Hero 2012If you have seen someone go the extra mile and would like to recognise them for their effort and dedication, why not show them your appreciation by nominating them as your NHS hero. (more)  One-stop menstrual disorders clinicWhittington Health has set up a ‘one-stop menstrual disorders clinic’, based at Hornsey Central Health Centre. (more)  Whittington Health Orthopaedic surgeon ready for the OlympicsMr Panos Thomas, an Orthpaedic surgeon from Whittington Health has been selected as one of six specialists to be involved in the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympics Games. (more)  Whittington Health appoints new medical directorDr Martin Kuper has been appointed as new medical director for Whittington Health (more)  British 10k run11 brave souls confronted the terrible weather to complete the British 10k run to raise money for Whittington Health (more)  Bishop of Stepney visits the Whittington HospitalThe Bishop of Stepney came to the Whittington Hospital to conduct a Holy Communion, and even blessed our new sensory garden! (more)  British Medical Association day of actionPlease see this section for information regarding the British Medical Association day of action (more)  Smoking cessation successWhittington Health can confirm that 2,460 smokers managed to quit during 2011-2012, which is a fantastic achievement! (more)  John Farrell delighted with electronic prescribingWhittington Health has recently unveiled new electronic prescribing software on the hospital site. (more)  Sun awareness standOn Friday 8 June 2012 our dermatologists held a skin awareness stand. Despite the rain outside, the team were on hand to give advice on how to keep your skin safe this ummer! (more)  International day of MidwivesOn Friday 4 May Whittington Health staff recognised International day of Midwives. (more)  Greentrees Rehabilitation Unit – Update and change of locationPlease see this section ofr an update surrounding the Greentrees Rehabilitation Unit (more)  Be clear on lung cancerPlease see this section for information about lung cancer and the various symptoms. (more)  Whittington Health London marathon runnersWhittington Health had seven runners in the London marathon on 22 April 2012, to find out more, click here! (more)  Whittington Health shortlisted for CHKS quality of care awardWhittington Health has been shortlisted for this year’s CHKS quality of care award - part of the CHKS Top Hospitals programme 2012. To find out more about this fantastic recognition, please click here. (more)  Haringey reablement teamThe Haringey reablement team were nominated for an award, to find out if they won, click here! (more)  Hero surgeon retiresSurgeon Alan Wilson retired on 30 March 2012, to find out more, please click here. (more)  Cardiology cheque presented by Councillor Eddie GriffithThe Whittington Hospital's cariology team received a cheque on Wednesday 28 March 2012 (more)  Channing Girls School visit the Whittington HospitalThe Channing girls school entertained staff, patients and visitors yesterday, as they perfromed a collection of songs telling the story of Cindarella (more)  Green Week - Opening ceremonyThe deputy mayor of London, Richard Barnes and our chairman Joe Liddane opened Green Week on Monday 12 March. See this section to find out how it went! (more)  International Women's Day 2012International Women's Day is always celebrated every year on the 8th of March. It is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. Today, chief executive Dr Yi Mien Koh has an International Women's Day message. (watch our video)  Ofsted Inspection of Safeguarding and Looked After Children's ServicesWhttington Health participated in the recent Ofsted Inspection of Safeguarding and Looked After Children's Services which took place across Islington. Read this section to find out how well we did! (more)  Farewell to Carmen HarrisWe said farewell to Carmen Harris on Friday 9 March as she retires from the swtichboard department. (more)  Voluntary services presentationVoluntary services manager Antoinette Webber and Bobby Regis visited City and Islington College on Friday 9 March to give a presentation to students on volunteering at Whittington Health. (more)  Green Week galleryGreen Week begins on 12 March, and the among some great events we have a gallery and some fantastic local artwork for you to enjoy! (more)  Cavell ward exhibitionOn 7 March 2012, the friends, family and colleagues of Dr Rinsler gathered to celebrate his life both as a GP, and as an artist. (more)  Dr Eileen Vizard CBEWhittington Health is delighted to announce that our very own Eileen Vizard has been made a Commander of the British Empire. (more)  Top tips for a healthy heart on Valentine’s DayLiving a healthy lifestyle will make your heart healthier and allow you to feel better in your day to day life. This Valentine’s Day, Whittington Health are sharing our top ten tips for helping to maintain a healthy heart in 2012. (more)  Whittington Health positive CQC reportOn 3 February 2012 the Care Quality Commission published the Review of Compliance for the services delivered at the hospital. (more)  Green WeekWhittington Hospital invites local green suppliers to take part in their Green Week between 12 – 16 March. (more)  Whittington QuizThe Rotary Club quiz night held at the Whittington Hospital on Thursday 2 February was a huge success. (more)  Dignity in Action DayAs part of the dignity in action day, Whittington Health held a privacy and dignity day on Wednesday 1 February. The day was organised by members of the privacy and dignity group, a number of which are registered ‘Dignity Champions’. (more)  Update on Whittington Health physiotherapy servicesFor an update on the Whittington Health physiotherapy services, please click here. (more)  Shareefah helps deliver baby outside hospital entrance Whittington's own Shareefah La'Force helped deliver a healthy baby outside the hospital's main entrance on Wednesday 4 January 2012. (more) Arsenal stars visit the Whittington HospitalThe stars of Arsenal Football Club visited the Whittington Hospital's Ifor ward on Friday 23 Decemebr to gove out presents and spread christmas cheer. (more)  Christmas message from the Chief Executive 2011Christmas message from Yi Mien, Chief Executive of Whittington Health. (please watch the video)  Whittington Health nurses visit House of LordsFive Whittington Health nurses visitted the Hous of Lords on 1 December, to find out why, click (here)  ‘Time to Know’ your HIV StatusSince October 2010, nearly 400 people have been tested and between July and October this year, over 150 persons were tested at Marcus Garvey Library alone.  New Whittington Health Christmas gifts!This year we have sold old favourites and some brand new gift ideas perfect for this Christmas! (more)  Whittington Health awarded for Co-Creating Health initiativeWhittington Health's Co-Cretaive health initiative has been recognised Nationally for the way in which the inititive promotes self help of patients. (more)  COPD EventAs part of World COPD day, Whittington Health constructed an information hub outside the N19 area. Find out more about the event by clicking (here)  Landscaping underwayWork in the Hospital grounds which commenced this summer is begginging to take shape bit by bit. (more)  Whittington Health Class 'Oustanding' Ofsted reportOctober's Ofsted inspection revealed an 'outstanding' standard of education is offered for Whittington Health pupils. (more)  Chatterpillar winners visit The Emirates StadiumThe winners of a Children’s Centre competition run by Islington PCT were invited on a tour of Arsenal Football Club’s Emirates Stadium on Thursday 27 October. (more)  The Virgin Active Great Highgate fun run 2011Walk, jog or run 5k in our greatest north London Fun Run ever! Sunday 25 September 2011 - 11am (more)  New Whittington Health charity crossword bookLocal resident Ellen Beckett has compiled a new book of crosswords, which is on sale now in aid of The Whittington Hospital’s Care of Older People appeal. (more)  British 10k run – congratulations to our runnersOn Sunday 10 July a group of runners from Whittington Health took part in the British 10k run, which takes in some of London's iconic landmarks such as the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye, in aid of the Whittington's care of older people appeal. (more)  Food and wine for Whittington appealOn the evening of Thursday 30 September the fundraising department of Whittington Health held a food and wine festival to raise money for the Whittington’s Care of Older People appeal. (more)  Cardiovascular medicine department wins Customer Service Excellence awardWhittington Health’s cardiovascular medicine department has been awarded a Customer Service Excellence award for their “deep understanding and commitment to Customer Service Excellence.” (more)  Superhero alter egos revealed on Uniform to Work DayOn Wednesday 22 June the alter egos of men and women across the country were revealed as they donned their Armed Forces uniforms for work to show their pride in being in the Reserve forces. This included one of Whittington Health’s Emergency Department Sisters, Laura Hodson, who arrived at work in her RAF Reserves uniform. (more)  Official Opening of Urgent Care CentreOn Wednesday 15 June, Whittington Health hosted the official opening of the Urgent Care Centre (UCC). (more)  Out and About: Breastfeeding Welcome in IslingtonOut and About: Breastfeeding Welcome in Islington is an exhibition of photographs to celebrate the launch of Islington’s Breastfeeding Welcome scheme. (more)  Whittington Health appoints new non-executive directorWhittington Health is delighted to announce the appointment of Peter Freedman as a non-executive director (NED) of the Whittington Health board. (more)  A child's adventure in A&EOn the afternoon of Friday 20 May Whittington Health hosted the launch of the book ‘A child’s adventure in A&E’. (more)  London marathon heroes!Congratulations to all the Whittington runners who completed the Virgin London Marathon on Sunday 17 April 2011. (more)  Bliss fundraisers meet Lesley Garrett at Whittington Hospital neonatal unitA group of friends including two nephews of the opera singer Lesley Garrett will be undertaking A Peak for a Week challenge.
(more) Urgent Care Centre opens at the WhittingtonAn urgent care centre based at The Whittington Hospital opened on Thursday 31 March 2011. (more)  Whittington's WalkJoe Liddane chairman of Whittington Health welcomed the Lord Mayor of the City of London. (more)  We are now called Whittington HealthAs of today, 1 April 2011, The Whittington Hospital NHS Trust and the joint NHS Haringey and NHS Islington community health services alliance have formed an exciting new organisation, called Whittington Health. (more)  Whittington Health reducing our impact on the environmentTheWhittington has put in place a number of measures to reduce our carbon emissions. (read how the Whittington is reducing carbon emissions)  Quiz Night at The Whittington!On Thursday 3 March, The Rotary of Islington, Highgate and Muswell Hill is hosting a Quiz Night at the Whittington Hospital (N19 restaurant). Find out more and where to buy tickets: (click here)  Whittington Health chief executive appointedDr Yi Mien Koh has been appointed the first chief executive of Whittington Health. (read about the new chief executive)  New production at the Tristan Bates Theatre Our Style is Legendary is a new dark comedy production  Bosik, The Whittington mascotYour Cat monthly magazine has dedicated an entire centre page spread to The Whittington's own living mascot, Bosik (read the full article)  Farewell Ed On Thursday 20 January a retirement party was held for paediatrician Ed Broadhurst who joined The Whittington in 1991. (read about Dr Braodhurst's retirement)  Meet The Nurses Three Whittington midwives and a Whittington nurse have formed a vocal group  Gift to The Whittington from local MP Emily Thornberry MP donated a birthing couch as a gift to the maternity unit at Whittington Hospital  The Pearly King and Prince donate to The Whittington Pearly King and Prince of Highgate, John and Darren Walters visited The Whittington  News and Media - The Mayor of Haringey's Charity Ball The Mayor of Haringey is holding a charity ball to raise money for The Whittington  Act of rememberance The Whittington will be holding an act of rememberance service (get the full details of the service)  Christmas party for children with sickle cell anaemia at The Whittington On Monday 20 December the paediatric unit held a Christmas party for children and teenagers with sickle cell anaemia. (read about the party)  Farewell Ben Timmis On Thursday 9 December imaging consultant and former medical director Ben Timmis retired  Celia Ingham Clark nominated for NHS Leadership award We would like to congratulate our medical director Celia Ingham Clark  Florence Nightingale scholarship for emergency department nurse Donna Barleycorn has been granted a national travel scholarship by the Florence Nightingale Foundation (find out about Donna's nomination)  Dr Albert RinslerDr Albert Rinsler, The Whittington’s beloved archivist and historian died on 25 November 2010 (read about Dr Rinsler)  Royal Pharmaceutical Society chief executive Helen Gordon visits The WhittingtonRoyal Pharmaceutical Society chief executive Helen Gordon, formerly CEO of a hospital herself, visited The Whittington on Friday 12 November (read about Helen's visit)  Sixty years of learning at The WhittingtonOn Thursday 18 November The Whittington hospital celebrated the launch of a new book, ‘Whittington’s Treasure, a Celebration of Children’s Education at The Whittington Hospital 1950-2010’  The Whittington meeting to discuss planning the futureOn Tuesday November 30 the chairman, governors and executive team will be holding a community meeting. (click here for full details on the meeting)  Oncology team wins national award The Whittington’s Oncology team, led by consultant Pauline Leonard, won this year’s Oncology team of the year award, at The British Oncological Association Excellence in Oncology awards. (read about the award ceremony in full)  National Pathology week The first week November was National Pathology Week and Newara Ramadan, from Microbiology, with assistance from Fran Winch and Andrew McGlinchey and many of the other staff in the department, put on a display in the atrium to promote the occasion. (find out about national pathology week)  Keeping well this winterWith the winter drawing in the cold can affect certain people very dramatically. Please find a reference page of useful websites and pamphlets that can help you take care in the winter. (get access to all the information you need)  The Whittington at The Tate ModernIf you walk past the Tate Modern these days you will notice a lot of 100 meter hoarding around the site as its new development takes place. (find out about The Whittington art work)  Lost and found campaignThe RNIB’s latest campaign ‘Lost and Found’ is calling for improved support for people who are losing their sight – particularly at the point of diagnosis and registration in hospital eye clinics. (read the full details about the campaign)  John Farrell MBE retiresJohn Farrell MBE, The Whittington’s director of pharmaceutical services retired on 18 October 2010. (find out about John's career)  Lesley Garrett fundraising Christmas concertThis years Christmas concert boasts a star studded line up. (get the full concert details)  Claire RaynerFamous health campaigner and broadcaster Claire Rayner who died on 12 October trained at the Royal Northern Hospital, now part of The Whittington Hospital between 1950 and 1954. (read about Claire's life)  Building work in the ante natal clinicWork has commenced on updating the ante natal clinic. (read about the changes)  Award for excellence in OncologyThe Whittington’s Oncology team, led by consultant Pauline Leonard, are on a short list of three organisations for this year’s Oncology team of the year award, at The British Oncological Association and Pfizer Limited’s Excellence in Oncology awards. (read about the award nomination)  Sign up for the fun run, Sunday 26 September 2010 Hampstead Heath will once again host this years fun run, launched by West Ham manager Avram Grant (find out how to sign up to the fun run)  Fundraising for The Whittington with Maureen LipmanOn Sunday 29 August Maureen Lipman kindly gave of her time to host a fundraiser for the care of older people appeal. (read about the fundraiser)  The Whittington nominated for public awardThe Whittington hospital has been shortlisted for the ‘most improved hospital’ award at the Healthcare Excellence and Leadership award 2010. (find out abaout The Whittington's nomination)  The Whittington Hospital - Annual Public Meeting 2010 This year the annual public meeting is on Wednesday 22 September (The full details of the annual public meeting)  The Whittington Hospital - Annual Green Day 2010 This year our annual green day is on Wednesday 22 September (The details of the annual green day)  Artist donates painting to NICU Some of you may know David Gee as the friendly chap who sells tea's and coffee's from the mobile beverage trolley in the clinic areas. (find out about David's donation)  The Whittington hospital 2010 annual review (pdf) This years annual review is now available. (download the annual review (pdf))  Sister Keane attends Buckingham Palace garden party Sister Julia Keane from Nightingale Ward attended a garden party at Buckingham Palace with her son Eamon on Tuesday 20 July. (find out about Sister Keane's visit)  GP and emergency care access, 365 days a year, 12 hours a dayTuesday 13 July 2010 saw the Angel Medical Centre officially launch its new innovative partnership with The Whittington hospital. (find out about the new serveices)  Fast service for cancer patients dueThe Whittington hospital is the first in London to set up an acute oncology service which could halve the amount of time cancer patients spend in the ward. (find out about the development)  The Whittington one of the top twenty NHS organisations to work for in the UKThe Whittington Hospital has been rated twentieth in the second annual Healthcare 100 awards, which recognises the top employers in healthcare. (find out why The Whittington is in the top twenty) |
