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St David’s Hospice Care introduces St Joseph’s Hospital City of Newport Half Marathon

25^th September 2024

St Joseph’s Hospital is thrilled to announce the launch of the St Joseph’s Hospital City of Newport Half Marathon, scheduled to take place on Sunday, 2nd March, 2025. This exciting event organised by St David’s Hospice Care is proudly sponsored by St Joseph's Hospital and is set to become a highlight of the local sporting calendar. The half marathon, which will wind its way through the scenic streets of Newport and Caerleon promises to be a celebration of community spirit and athleticism

St Joseph’s Hospital Introduces SO Coffee for Enhanced Patient Experience

19^th September 2024

Throughout the last few months, we have worked on enhancing the quality of our coffee and St Joseph’s Hospital is excited to announce the introduction of SO Coffee. SO Coffee has brought a wealth of expertise and a commitment to premium products, helping us create a bespoke coffee service tailored to our patient’s needs. We introduced a new coffee machine to our inpatient wards using SO Coffees Olympus house blend coffee and introduced the same beans to our Café

Image of St Joseph's Hospital Staff and Scott Otten

Mental health first aiders

17^th April 2024

Mental health awareness aims to tackle the stigma and provide people with the opportunity to understand and prioritise their own mental health and that of others. It aims to increase public understanding and educate tools to prevent a mental health crisis. Last week, St Joseph’s Hospital were proud to welcome St John’s Ambulance to the hospital to complete a two-day mental health first aid course for managers

St Joseph's Hospital's mental health first aiders

Introducing the Thrombosis UK App: Enhancing Patient Care in Thrombosis Management

25^th March 2024

Thrombosis UK is proud to unveil its latest innovation: Let’s Talk Clots, developed in collaboration with Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, esteemed healthcare providers, and patient communities. This mobile app is designed to offer comprehensive support and guidance in the prevention, identification, and management of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE) risks

An Insight into a Placement Experience at St Joseph’s Hospital Physiotherapy Department

23^rd February 2024

Justin Harris, a third-year physiotherapy student from Cardiff University, recently completed a four-week placement at St Joseph’s Hospital, offering a firsthand glimpse into the dynamics of the hospital's physiotherapy department. Currently preparing for his upcoming VIVA exam and dissertation, Justin's time at St Joseph’s provided valuable insights into the field of physiotherapy and the significance of teamwork in healthcare settings

St Joseph’s Hospital scan a violin helping local auction company

20^th February 2024

St Joseph’s Hospital were approached last week in search to find a place to conduct a CT scan on a violin which was anticipated to be 400 years old. AMATI Auctions reached out to St Joseph’s Hospital Advanced Diagnostic department with the hope to see inside the violin to check for essential components required to value the instrument. Believed to be made by Jacobus Stainer, said to be one of the greatest violin makers of all time, the violin was thought to have been purchased in the 1950s at W

Radiographers, Charity and Ben holding Stainer's violin