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Saving lives one blood test at a time

Saving lives one blood test at a time

Starting Tuesday, March 18, all patients aged 16 and over who visit the emergency departments at Heartlands and Good Hope Hospitals in Birmingham will be routinely tested for HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C if they are already having a blood test.

Fond farewell to Dr Masood Qureshi: a pioneer in Acute Medicine at Good Hope Hospital

Fond farewell to Dr Masood Qureshi: a pioneer in Acute Medicine at Good Hope Hospital

After an extraordinary career spanning 48 years as a doctor and 20 years of dedicated service at Good Hope Hospital, Dr Masood Qureshi, Consultant in Acute Medicine, is retiring.

Joy’s 50-year journey with diabetes recognised

Joy’s 50-year journey with diabetes recognised

A Good Hope patient has received the commemorative ‘Alan Nabarro’ medal from Diabetes UK in recognition of 50 years of managing her condition. 

Response to allegations of disorder

Response to allegations of disorder

UHB's reply to allegations of disorder this past weekend.

Solihull Approach expands to India with new Licensed Centre in Mumbai

Solihull Approach expands to India with new Licensed Centre in Mumbai

The establishment of this licensed centre in Mumbai enables professionals to gain further knowledge and skills in supporting emotional health and wellbeing.

'First of its kind' operation a success

'First of its kind' operation a success

A team at Good Hope Hospital successfully performed a unique type of pancreatic surgery, the first of its kind at the hospital.