Morriston Hospital News
2024
31/10/2024 - Echocardiography Department continues to set the standards
28/10/2024 - Exceptional pressure on Morriston Hospital
24/10/2024 - Wales Cabinet Secretary Jeremy Miles full of praise for £7.7m burns centre investment
21/10/2024 - Morriston Hospital is under extreme pressure
16/10/2024 - Burns patient urges others to use hot water bottles safely this winter
08/10/2024 - Men's Health Forum helps male staff dig deep to discuss mental health and wellbeing
07/10/2024 - Public reminded that emergency care is provided at ED and not the MIU
27/09/2024 - Heart transplant survivor appeals for everyone to consider organ donation - and let family know your wishes
24/09/2024 - Burns centre staff share their expertise at international conference
20/09/2024 - Vintage items spark happy memories
19/09/2024 - Organ donation team set to shout its cause from the mountain tops
10/09/2024 - Swansea Bay delivers new 10-minute MS injection in UK first
05/09/2024 - British Red Cross administers 'kindness' in Emergency Department
04/09/2024 - £7.7 million investment for the Welsh Centre for Burns and Plastic Surgery
03/09/2024 - Palliative patients benefit from ultrasound machine donation
02/09/2024 - Workshops give teens a taste of potential physiotherapy careers
21/08/2024 - Emergency Department's Bank Holiday wish
20/08/2024 - Inspirational ward keeps patients active
14/08/2024 - More amazing stories of outstanding care at Morriston Hospital Patient Choice Awards
07/08/2024 - Milestone moment as project unearths first fruit and veg box for members
23/07/2024 - Trailblazing nurse fulfils special birthday wish
19/07/2024 - It's Morriston Hospital's turn to be in the Patient Choice Awards spotlight
12/07/2024 - Grateful parents head up into the clouds to thank amazing team
11/07/2024 - It's a win double for Swansea Bay at college awards night
02/07/2024 - Mum's the word as NHS family hit the heights to fundraise for patients
28/06/2024 - Filipino nurses celebrate 20 years in Swansea
24/06/2024 - Unscheduled care pressures: Business Continuity Incident declared
24/06/2024 - Morriston team trials breath test that could detect pancreatic cancer earlier
21/06/2024 - Swansea Bay is a home from home for an overseas nurse whose role is unique in Wales
13/06/2024 - Project delivers mental health and wellbeing benefits as well as fruit and veg
11/06/2024 - Morriston Emergency Department's role in saving the planet
06/06/2024 - Makeover offers sanctuaries for relatives
03/06/2024 - Wellbeing group for cardiac patients proves it's good to talk
30/05/2024 - Hospitals serve up nutrition and hydration day
29/05/2024 - State-of-the-art robotic system offers huge boost to cancer patients
28/05/2024 - Senior nurse recognised as a shining star by staff and patients
24/05/2024 - Morriston Hospital cardiac patient's pulsating read
23/05/2024 - Heart exhibition helps put minds at ease in Morriston's cardiac intensive care
05/05/2024 - Swansea Bay welcomes first overseas midwife
29/04/2024 - Project praised as an example to follow by Future Generations Commissioner
25/04/2024 - Rugby legend praises staff's skills and team-work following wife's surgery
23/04/2024 - Students prescribe volunteering to support their medical careers
11/04/2024 - Former cardiac patient says a huge thank you by gifting 90th birthday present to Morriston
04/04/2024 - Highest level of escalation declared at Morriston Hospital
02/04/2024 - Volunteers and their "buddies" give Tŷ Olwen patients more companionship and conversation
27/03/2024 - Carpenter's hands-on approach helps rebuild his life following severe injury
26/03/2024 - Artist brightens up hospital corridor with fresh new look
21/03/2024 - Team leads fight against heart failure
15/03/2024 - ED consultant Sue is helping to save the planet as well as lives
14/03/2024 - £70 million investment is transforming the care of dialysis patients
13/03/2024 - Renal patient pays thanks to the 'tireless' staff who have helped his family over the years
01/03/2024 - Use of Welsh language speaks volumes for patient care
15/02/2024 - Exceptional pressures at Morriston Hospital - please help if you can
08/02/2024 - Cancer survivor thanks bowel screening test – and his wife - for saving his life
01/02/2024 - Fundraising family's sky-high gesture for Tŷ Olwen
29/01/2024 - Rising star doctor shines in Swansea Bay
25/01/2024 - Staff presented with NHS Wales Awards for innovative services
17/01/2024 - New role helps spread the word of good mouthcare benefits
09/01/2024 - Visiting restrictions eased at Morriston Hospital
09/01/2024 - Panto star inspires burns survivors and hails club for giving her the confidence to tread the boards
08/01/2024 - Nurse's new skills allow for earlier discharges home from hospital
04/01/2024 - Renal nurse wins award for excellence in her mentor's name
03/01/2024 - Routine visiting suspended at Morriston Hospital due to rising infection rates
2023
29/12/2023 - New Year's Honour for former Morriston ED consultant
28/12/2023 - Bringing the green green grass to grey hospital walls
22/12/2023 - Katherine Jenkins sings praises of Tŷ Olwen in special Christmas show
20/12/2023 - Going digital proves shot in the arm for blood test results
20/12/2023 - Wales rugby star in festive handoff
14/12/2023 - Swansea City stars pay special Christmas visit to young patients
13/12/2023 - New research shows exercise can reduce the risk of stroke after menopause
08/12/2023 - Surgeon's lifelike mannequins play the victims in simulated terrorist attack
07/12/2023 - Morriston Hospital's League of Friends - the UK's oldest - celebrates 80th birthday
05/12/2023 - Alys' journey to feature on TV documentary
01/12/2023 - Award highlights efforts made for wildlife and wellbeing
29/11/2023 - Solar farm extension and new battery gives Morriston Hospital even more power and savings
21/11/2023 - Falls advice reduces further harm and cuts ambulance journeys
20/11/2023 - Swansea surgeons work together like nowhere else in Wales to save limbs after serious accidents
16/11/2023 - Family's thanks helps hospital garden grow
06/11/2023 - Dad who suffered heart attack while running thanks staff for brilliant care
03/11/2023 - Burns specialists urge extra care across Swansea Bay for bonfire weekend
02/11/2023 - New digital ECG machines to improve patient care and safety
27/10/2023 - Doctors happy to settle in Swansea Bay
24/10/2023 - New roles boost Swansea Bay's sustainability aspirations
19/10/2023 - Boosting the wellbeing of patients with a blast from the past
11/10/2023 - Young patients have some serious fun at the 'circus' during National Play in Hospital Week
10/10/2023 - Morriston's UK-leading team broadcasts real-time cardiac procedures to India
05/10/2023 - Swansea Bay father and daughter team up to save lives by creating UK-wide safety course
03/10/2023 - Rugby tournament helps tackle heart conditions
21/09/2023 - Motorcyclist paralysed in road accident collects clothing from fellow bikers to help emergency services training
20/09/2023 - Swansea Bay consultant playing vital role in helping the NHS recruit international medics
19/09/2023 - Project is bearing the fruit – and veg – of its labour by unearthing first harvest
14/09/2023 - Consultants respond to retired doctor Peter Hilton
13/09/2023 - Breast reconstruction patient's joy after happy ending to surgery delays
12/09/2023 - £1.1million funding delivers more staff and care for palliative care patients
05/09/2023 - Stroke unit takes inspiration from former patient to complete peaks challenge
31/08/2023 - Therapists contribute to clinical trial research into severed tendons
30/08/2023 - Patients combine fun and fitness during Active August
29/08/2023 - Patients encouraged to exercise the mind as well as the body
25/08/2023 - Fab labs put green quest under the microscope
16/08/2023 - Stroke survivor conquers sponsored walk to thank staff for their care
10/08/2023 - School cake sale raises hundreds of pounds for hospital service treating pupil
02/08/2023 - Iggle Piggle and JJ earn rave reviews from children's ward
01/08/2023 - Children prescribed pedigree pet therapy
25/07/2023 - New team tasked with quick turnarounds
20/07/2023 - Hospital 'check out' service frees up beds
18/07/2023 - New super-fast MRI scanner goes live in Swansea hospital
17/07/2023 - Inspiring Isabella rings bell to mark the end of gruelling treatment
12/07/2023 - Trial takes cleaning staff skills to a new level and frees up nurses
07/07/2023 - Swansea Bay leads the way with digital prescribing supporting quality care
04/07/2023 - Cardiac patient praises teams as NHS celebrates 75th birthday
29/06/2023 - New outdoor spaces at Swansea Bay hospitals commemorate the pandemic
27/06/2023 - Staff thanked for their care towards respected paramedic
23/06/2023 - Filipino nursing dynasty going from strength to strength
23/06/2023 - Event celebrates sacrifices made by overseas nurses
21/06/2023 - Theatre staff take leading role in producing energy and financial savings
19/06/2023 - Lab team clocks up the miles in thanks to volunteer bikers
16/06/2023 - Caitlin using her own experience as a deaf nurse to help others
16/06/2023 - Falls initiative to be extended to more hospital wards
14/06/2023 - Cardiac service pioneered at Morriston clocks up 1,000th patient and wins UK recognition
05/06/2023 - Highlighting the effort, commitment and impact of our wonderful volunteers
31/05/2023 - Boost for children's services with new staffing model
30/05/2023 - Mentoring proves perfect way to give back
26/05/2023 - Artificial limbs are recycled to give new lease of life to amputees in Africa
24/05/2023 - Live nature footage takes wildlife to wards
23/05/2023 - Patient thanks 'amazing' hospital staff who brought him back from the brink – four times!
22/05/2023 - Rachel's new role to offer key support for abuse victims and survivors
19/05/2023 - Celebrating the teams finding treatments and life-saving drugs of tomorrow
16/05/2023 - Good Grief! It's good to talk about death
17/04/2023 - Specialist team delivers quicker service for mental health patients
06/04/2023 - Patient thanks respiratory nurses
06/04/2023 - Burns survivor's gift of words to Morriston ward which helped him through dark times
03/05/2023 - Why talking about end-of-life wishes is a positive thing to do
03/05/2023 - Breaking the stigma by talking about death at special event
24/03/2023 - Work to upgrade the waiting room at Morriston Hospital Emergency Department begins
17/03/2023 - Award is just reward for nurse's commitment to care
16/03/2023 - Tŷ Olwen's tea bar serves up a cuppa, chat and comfort for those who need it most
16/03/2023 - Ex-oil rig worker has a new heart valve fitted – and is back home the same day
11/03/2023 - Morriston nurse Cath scrubs up nicely for Ty Olwen fundraising marathon run
09/03/2023 - High-tech leg gives dad the confidence to carry his baby son without fear of falling
06/03/2023 - High-flying Morriston research team extends international links to Australia
27/02/2023 - Young girl who lost a leg is back dancing again thanks to work of Morriston Hospital prosthetists
27/02/2023 - Generous donation helps families stay closer to loved ones
22/02/2023 - Inspiring tomorrow's doctors
22/02/2023 - £16.5 million development will reduce risk of power cuts at Morriston Hospital
16/02/2023 - Brushing up on oral hygiene with denture campaign
16/02/2023 - Funding award will speed up cancer diagnoses
16/02/2023 - New approach to treating wrist fractures breaks with tradition
16/02/2023 - India recruitment trip attracts 100 nurses to Morriston Hospital
16/02/2023 - How change-maker Amanda is inspiring future generations
16/02/2023 - ED notches up triple award success
07/02/2023 - Swansea surgeon handed top role
25/01/2023 - Thomas' doubtful half marathon blog
12/01/2023 - New appointment for Morriston Hospital researcher is a first for women in Wales
05/01/2022 - Family thanks cardiac unit for 'wonderful' care
2022
03/01/2022 - Families urged to help free up beds by supporting relatives to go home
29/12/2022 - Avoid A&E unless absolutely necessary
20/12/2022 - Family's generous Christmas gifts for children's ward
16/12/2022 - Seven-year-old Elliott's big fundraiser to thank hospital staff who cared for him
16/12/2022 - Morriston team becomes UK leader for open-heart surgery patient safety
16/12/2022 - New fracture clinic opens at Morriston Hospital
16/12/2022 - Baywatch project aims to guard patients from hospital falls
16/12/2022 - New volunteer service gives extra support to palliative care patients
16/12/2022 - Parasol Service produces champions in end of life care
16/12/2022 - Couple tie the knot – then groom jets off alone to Africa for fundraising challenge
15/12/2022 - Homework project brings Christmas cheer
14/12/2022 - New procedure's a win-win for health board and patient
30/11/2022 - BHF funding offers hope for inherited cardiac conditions patients
23/11/2022 - Father enjoys quality family time again thanks to brain injury service
18/11/2022 - Surgeon reattaches joiner's thumb after saw accident
09/11/2022 - Runner puts in hard yards to help brain injury service that treated best friend
08/11/2022 - Ellie has a ball highlighting warning signs of diabetes
28/10/2022 - Miniature MRI makes child's play of scary scans for youngsters in hospital
18/10/2022 - Burns patient's stark warning about the potential dangers of hot water bottles
14/10/2022 - Lab technician who caught Covid during pandemic issues vaccination plea
12/10/2022 - Heart surgeon gives up hols to operate on Afghan refugees in Pakistan
10/10/2022 - Family raises £20K for cancer research in Swansea Bay
04/10/2022 - Hospital team discovers why a routine treatment for severe Covid-19 can fail
04/10/2022 - Ukrainian refugees help hospital project bloom to say thanks to community
03/10/2022 - Our unique solar farm is a shining success
03/10/2022 - Warm embrace for Swansea team's way of keeping elderly fallers out of hospital
03/10/2022 - Surgeons working 50 miles apart defy Covid to keep life-saving surgery going
29/09/2022 - Covid commemorative project close to completion across four hospitals
29/09/2022 - Young Mostyn goes a long way to thank hospital staff
27/09/2022 - Climber's recovery from cliff fall to conquering the Alps
21/09/2022 - Annual memorial rugby tournament passes £30,000 to help tackle genetic heart conditions
05/09/2022 - Robert Croft bowled over by treatment that "kept my mum alive"
26/08/2022 - Ashley's taking recovery step by step a year after leaving hospital
04/08/2022 - Generous gifts mean extra play for children's ward
01/08/2022 - Student nurse points out the dangers of disrespecting the water
28/07/2022 - It's time to talk about organ donation
27/07/2022 - Lucy's love for her job recognised by UK cancer charity
26/07/2022 - Heartfelt donation provides major boost for specialist team
25/07/2022 - Hospital doctor prescribes reading in bed to boost well-being
08/07/2022 - Burns nurse issues warning as temperatures soar
29/06/2022 - Major step forward for new Adult Thoracic Surgical centre of excellence serving South Wales
29/06/2022 - Carpenter still at work after nearly slicing off his fingers says thanks to Morriston Hospital
28/06/2022 - Plans for Vascular Hybrid Theatre at Morriston Hospital get a major boost
23/06/2022 - Patient's praise following improvement in IBD care and recruitment
21/06/2022 - Reverend's grand gesture to team that performed life-saving surgery
15/06/2022 - Former burns patient full of thanks for her heroes
14/06/2022 - Father proclaims intention to trek 550 miles to thank NHS
10/06/2022 - Love knows no bounds when it comes to where you get married
06/06/2022 - Learn, don't burn this summer
30/05/2022 - Hospital's new-look garden a blooming success with patients
12/05/2022 - One-in-a-million nurse bids farewell to NHS after epic 46 year career
09/05/2022 - Hospital's key workers put in the picture by grateful pupils
29/04/2022 - Nurse's shock diagnosis leads to three peaks challenge
25/04/2022 - A cwtch is helping to keep elderly people out of hospital after a fall
14/04/2022 - New summer house set to enhance learning disabilities unit
30/03/2022 - Stroke survivor sings the praises of music therapy service
25/03/2022 - Cutting-edge 3D technology gives disabled people more independence
24/03/2022 - Sounds of emergency department inspire instrumental music
22/03/2022 - Hospital's catering staff helped fuel response to pandemic
17/03/2022 - Young patients become trainee biomedical scientists for the day at Morriston Hospital
15/03/2022 - Retired hero cop forever grateful to NHS for saving his life after suffering heart attack
18/02/2022 - Older people offered first aid advice for burns amidst fuel crisis fears
19/01/2022- Seeds of change sown for crops to be grown on Morriston Hospital land
2021
31/12/2021 - New surgical instrument invented by Morriston plastic surgeon
20/12/2022 - National Elf Service spreads some festive cheer on the children's ward
02/12/2022 - Filipino nurses celebrate their 20th anniversary
01/12/2021 - Mother gifts toys to children's wards in memory of lifesaving son
22/11/2021 - Outpatient service establishes new treatment for neurological conditions
11/11/2021 - Grateful patient helps us pause to remember the fallen
28/10/2021 - Green for go at Morriston Hospital's unique new solar farm
27/10/2021 - Simple exercise could spare patients chronic pain or disability after chest injury
26/10/2021 - Emergency department nurse's heartfelt gesture to comfort grieving children
18/10/2021 - Morriston professor receives prestigious award from Danish university
13/10/2021 - From a girl who dreamt of being a nurse to retiring aged 75
08/10/2021 - Students' praise for teaching doctors
29/09/2021 - State-of-the-art stroke unit proposed for Morriston Hospital
14/09/2021 - Meet one of the nurses who talks to families on the 'most difficult days of their lives'
31/08/2021 - Hospital test drives new virtual waiting room in patients' cars
31/08/2021 - Genetic cardiac testing service made permanent
26/08/2021 - Prioritisation for urgently needed blood tests
06/08/2021 - Gold medal recognition for Swansea Bay UHB's medical device training team
30/07/2021 - Recognition for Swansea Bay nurse in Nursing Times awards
28/07/2021 - ED nurses win award for protecting vulnerable children and adults during pandemic
26/07/2021 - Centres of Excellence proposed for Swansea Bay hospitals
22/07/2021 - Staff members' international sporting success
20/07/2021 - Public urged to enjoy the hot weather safely
20/07/2021 - Green zone created outside Morriston Hospital
16/07/2021 - Children presenting with sunburn in Morriston Hospital prompts warning
15/07/2021 - ED reception staff experience rise in verbal abuse
14/06/2021 - Emergency department just for older people opens
10/07/2021 - Overdoses - warning update
08/07/2021 - Piano firm in grand gesture of thanks to hospital staff
07/07/2021 - Swansea Bay patients and staff play crucial role in life-saving Covid-19 research
14/06/2021 - Hospital department just for frail older people opens
19/05/2021 - Special clinic vaccinates those at risk of rare reaction
20/04/2021 - Hospital poet hopes words help counter Covid loss
06/04/2021 - Emergency Department choir is critical to staff wellbeing
23/03/2021 - Swansea Bay observes first ever Covid Memorial Day
08/03/2021 - Researchers venture into Covid hotspots
17/02/2021 - Smoking ban in hospital grounds becomes law on 1st March
16/02/2021 - ED staff awards helps resuscitate morale during pandemic
15/02/2021 - Patients to take part in life-saving study
22/01/2021 - "We have lost five Covid patients in a single shift in intensive care"
15/01/2021 - Warning as cardiac patients put off urgent heart scans
2020
30/12/2020 - Frontline staff receive New Year Honours
29/12/2020 - Morriston the first hospital in Wales to develop its own solar farm
16/12/2020 - Covid deaths tragically hitting new high in Swansea Bay hospitals
16/12/2020 - Winter wonderland opens in Morriston Hospital garden
14/12/2020 - Some planned surgery postponed due to Covid pressures
27/10/2020 - The pen really is mightier than the sword for Swansea Bay patient
26/10/2020 - Strict infection control measures remain in place at Morriston Hospital as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak
20/10/2020 - Resumption of laboratory testing service
20/10/2020 - Swansea Bay UHB - Update on Covid-19 outbreaks
13/10/2020 - Routine cardiac surgery temporarily suspended at Morriston Hospital because of Covid-19 outbreak
09/10/2020 - Swansea Bay employees feature in Queen's Birthday Honours List
08/10/2020 - Temporary changes to blood test arrangements in Swansea Bay
23/09/2020 - Covid survivor's plea to stay safe
24/08/2020 - Morriston Hospital team awarded Welsh Government grant for Covid-19 research
07/08/2020 - Plasma therapy could be given to Covid patients in Morriston intensive care
03/08/2020 - Callum back on his feet after coma
28/07/2020 - Student on NHS frontline during Covid-19
07/07/2020 - Morriston unit gets elderly people home
18/06/2020 - Dozens of patients in Swansea join up for Covid-19 trial
15/06/2020 - Swansea team pioneers new technique for skin cancer procedure
05/06/2020 - New team provides support for Covid patients at home
04/06/2020 - Patients with Covid-19 give blood to help fight pandemic
28/05/2020 - Outpatient waiting areas at Morriston transformed
22/05/2020 - Motorcyclists urged to take care
15/05/2020 - Heartbreak and joy for frontline nurses in Morriston
06/05/2020 - PPE donation tribute to stalwart fundraiser
05/05/2020 - Councillor praises Morriston Hospital "magician" after farm accident
30/04/2020 - Temporary suspension of patients admitted to Ty Olwen
24/04/2020 - First two ventilated COVID patients go home
21/04/2020 - Teamwork sees new children's unit at Morriston open in just two weeks
18/04/2020 - Very sad death of a Morriston Hospital healthcare assistant who was being treated for COVID-19
17/04/2020 - Emergency Department choir teams up with soul singer Heather Small to perform 'Proud'
15/04/2020 - Dental nurse very sadly dies after being treated for COVID-19
10/04/2020 - Consultants issue urgent message over cardiac concerns
08/04/2020 - Easter lockdown could turn up heat on busy hospitals
27/03/2020 - Swansea Bay gets ready for COVID-19
25/03/2020 - Fears lockdown will increase DIY and garden injuries
13/03/2020 - Acting star's dad thanks NHS and the surgeon who saved his hand
13/03/2020 - COVID-19: temporary changes to some of our services
25/02/2020 - Cartoon will put young patients at ease
18/02/2020 - Green-fingered volunteers start transforming hospital grounds into healthy gardens
11/02/2020 - Green light for green energy
04/02/2020 - Worldwide recognition for Swansea team
20/01/2020 - Patient's boost for breast reconstruction
09/01/2020 - Interns undergo "unbelievable" change just 10 weeks into jobs
07/01/2020 - Healthy lifestyle lessons for cardiac patients
2019
16/12/2019 - Santa brings virtual cheer to Morriston Hospital's children's wards
09/12/2019 - Volunteers thanked for year of help at festive celebration
06/12/2019 - Robotic technology frees up hospital pharmacists
12/11/2019 - Full steam ahead as vintage tractor rally raises money for Swansea artificial limb centre
07/11/2019 - Critically ill patient care boosted by bedside technology
29/10/2019 - Vomiting bug strikes 75 patients and staff
25/10/2019 - Urgent norovirus message
24/10/2019 - Nurses give first-hand account of flu on the ward
08/10/2019 - Handyman praises ward which helped save hand chopped off by saw
08/10/2019 - Burns Centre highlighting dangers for babies and toddlers
03/10/2019 - Memorial rugby tournament helps tackle heart disease
01/10/2019 - Consultant prescribes the gym before surgery
27/09/2019 - Chance to get hands-on at Morriston Hospital open day
24/09/2019 - Golfers thank hospital with fundraising drive
17/09/2019 - New project searches for hidden talent
17/09/2019 - Swansea Bay innovation benefits renal patients
14/09/2019 - The plot thickens for charity football team
04/09/2019 - Treatment waits cut by new plastics unit
03/09/2019 - Treatment waits cut by new plastics unit
24/07/2019 - Remarkable recovery after horror smash
23/07/2019 - Money donated to Morriston Hospital
22/07/2019 - Mum and daughter's charitable donation
17/07/2019 - Morriston marathon men are record breakers!
09/07/2019 - Patients join Morriston clinical trial
02/07/2019 - New play uses words of people reaching the end of life
19/06/2019 - Reducing antibiotic overuse at Morriston Hospital
15/05/2019 - Morriston Hospital consultant takes on new role
10/05/2019 - Swansea Bay clinicians take Wales-wide roles
08/05/2019 - Farmer who lost hand in accident donates to ward
25/04/2019 - Nurse's hot water bottle safety warning
18/04/2019 - Hospital courtyards to be transformed
05/04/2019 - Award for Sarah Hemington-Gorse
03/04/2019 - Cancer charity presents cheque to plastic surgery team
02/04/2019 - Your votes could help make everything in our hospital gardens rosy
27/03/2019 - Grand Slam gesture by Ospreys and Wales rugby star
19/03/2019 - Time will tell historians of the future what the NHS is like today
14/03/2019 - ABMU Nurse Takes Leave to Help Out in Africa
11/03/2019 - Community team hailed a 'God send' for frail patients
07/03/2019 - Health Minister Vaughan Gething launches pioneering Morriston centre
22/02/2019 - Patients go home sooner thanks to specialist team...Plus a personal insight into Breaking the Cycle.
19/02/2019 - Jonathan wins award for 3D printing project to support wheelchair users
14/02/2019 - Medical students' rap video goes International
08/02/2019 - Morriston ED staff's zero tolerance warning after violent incident
24/01/2019 - Healthy people's poo could hold the secret to tackling obesity and diabetes
15/01/2019 - Swansea nurse walks 324 miles as part of pedometer challenge
11/01/2019 - Jax the cockerpoo makes debut at Morriston Hospital
2018
02/01/2018 - Fellowship honour for Morriston Hospital consultant renal pharmacist Chris Brown
14/12/2018 - Morriston cardiac specialist receives outstanding award before retirement
05/12/2018 - Digital innovation in Morriston renal unit under the spotlight during AM’s visit
04/12/2018 - Morriston opens specialist unit for patients with breathing failure
09/11/2018 - New home for Morriston centre named after inspirational nurse Jill Rowe
06/11/2018 - New group helps patients who have lost a lower limb regain independence
02/11/2018 - Morriston Hospital gets new specialist facilities at a cost of £1.1 million
16/10/2018 - Dad cycles from Land’s End to John O’Groats 14 months after heart attack
16/10/2018 - Morriston team helping older people get back on their feet after a fall
21/09/2018 - Pioneering Morriston team hosts visit by leading young US researcher
14/09/2018 - Vaughan Gething guest at World Sepsis Day event in Morriston Hospital
14/09/2018 - ABMU celebrates its brightest and best young doctors
22/08/2018 - Nic gets on his bike to raise funds for heartfelt donation
21/08/2018 - Innovative Morriston medicines team has prescription for success
17/08/2018 - Second Sepsis 6k charity run to take place in Swansea
09/08/2018 - 3D printing facts to the max for Chinese students
18/07/2018 - Donation will see relatives’ room revamped
09/07/2018 - Staff feeling fighting fit, thanks to wellbeing champion Jade
06/07/2019 - Seriously injured motorbike passenger issues warning
04/07/2018 - Stay safe in the sun warning after heatwave leads to sunburn admissions
03/07/2018 - Michael Sheen supports ABMU book celebrating 70 years of the NHS
29/06/2018 - Motorcyclists warned to wear protective clothing in hot weather
22/06/2018 - Roger named national NHS star for going beyond the call of duty
04/06/2018 - Cardiac team up for two awards for putting patients at the heart of care
22/05/2018 - Japanese visitors check out community dental service
14/05/2018 - Children's passports help ease the way during hospital journey
03/05/2018 - Surgeon Tom on his way to the USA after being awarded travel scholarship
30/04/2018 - Professor’s prestigious role with Royal College of Surgeons
10/04/2018 - Patient's gift celebrates nursing - at the sharp end
03/04/2018 - Swansea mini-stroke clinic in the running for national award
23/03/2018 - Nurse Nathan's £500 donation will help children across South Wales
28/02/2018 - Minister gets first-hand experience of apprentices’ success stories
23/02/2018 - Royal celebration for Morriston Hospital League of Friends
16/02/2018 - Wales first as surgeons use 3D printed implant after removing chest tumour
14/02/2018 - Lisa’s clocking up the miles on latest charity challenge
05/02/2018 - Welsh sculpture unveiling is ABMU's first event to mark the NHS at 70
02/02/2018 - Fantastic Plastic Sam shares the love with sixth Valentine's fundraiser
30/01/2018 - Morriston team awarded £150,000 grant for heart research study
29/01/2018 - Sculpture commemorates burns centre's relationship with steelworks
23/01/2018 - Swans charity supports patients recovering from brain injuries
19/01/2018 - Family of gas explosion survivor Kyle donates to Morriston burns centre
17/01/2018 - Break the Cycle scheme eases winter pressures on hospital wards
17/01/2018 - Lily gets running for Coronary Care Unit
10/01/2018 - Morriston Hospital hosts workshop for tomorrow’s physiotherapists
2017
18/12/2017 - Couple’s fundraising pays off for cancer patients
13/12/2017 - New chapter for hospital worker as first poetry collection is published
13/12/2017 - Patients in two hospitals to benefit from group's generous donation
12/12/2017 - Rotarians’ early Christmas presents to young emergency patients
08/12/2017 - Kind-hearted Morriston cardiac team sends gifts to Ukraine children
06/12/2017 - Golfers tee off to provide major boost for ward
05/12/2017 - Christmas carol service to unite bereaved families
28/11/2017 - Surgical unit celebrates helping its 10,000th patient in just two years
27/11/2017 - Health staff help spread the word on heart condition
23/11/2017 - Get up and go! - why too much bed rest can be bad for patients
22/11/2017 - Digital revolution in patient care to start in Morriston Hospital
21/11/2017 - New Zealand hospitals join Morriston team's life-saving research
16/11/2017 - Farmer’s bonfire warning after fireball injuries
07/11/2017 - Award for Dafydd as Morriston takes digital transformation to next level
03/11/2017 - Monster mash at Morriston ALAC
03/11/2017 - Charities help create new quiet room for surgical patients
27/10/2017 - Play team’s space age adventure for young patients
24/10/2017 - A hearty happy birthday as Morriston Cardiac Centre celebrates 20 years
24/10/2017 - Hospital bereavement service expanding to help more grieving families
23/10/2017 - Morriston team's worldwide first using 3D printing to reconstruct jaws
17/10/2017 - Burns staff share messages to help highlight dangers in our homes
16/10/2017 - Liz Baker Award has special significance for first winner
29/09/2017 - Fiancee’s fundraising challenge in memory of tragic tank blast soldier
28/09/2017 - Curtain set to rise on Morriston Hospital Music Festival
14/09/2017 - Take a look inside as Maes-y-Gwernen Hall opens its doors
13/09/2017 - New-look renal unit to open at Morriston in 2018 after £5.8 million upgrade
06/09/2017 - Tough test sees staff raise £2,500 for cardiac patients
01/09/2017 - Charity bike ride team saddle up for sepsis at Morriston Hospital
29/08/2017 - Physio Tom first in Wales to switch to intensive care role
11/08/2017 - Olivia springs back into action to meet her idol
26/07/2017 - £2m funding boost helps enhance city’s reputation for burn care expertise
24/07/2017 - ABMU celebrates inspiring work of next generation of doctors
21/07/2017 - Morriston emergency team step up their sepsis campaign - with 6k run
21/07/2017 - Pupils' picture perfect art giving patients plenty to smile about
12/07/2017 - UK first as forensic artist joins team rebuilding faces at Morriston Hospital
11/07/2017 - Team looks after ABMU staff so they can look after patients
07/07/2017 - Pupils' posters bring splash of colour to hospital building site
06/07/2017 - Muslim chaplain and staff host Eid Al-Fitr celebration at Morriston
04/07/2017 - Nurse now helping patients through breast reconstruction journey
30/06/2017 - ABMU doctors to help run medical clinic in refugee camp tent
30/06/2017 - Outstanding Morriston physios awarded consultant roles
27/06/2017 - Morriston Hospital staff switch off to help save thousands of pounds
23/06/2017 - Swansea schoolgirl Tia puts pressure ulcer app to the test
20/06/2017 - Swansea transplant unit marks 20th anniversary with £800,000 expansion
16/06/2017 - Beat goes on for police officer Joanna who almost died while out running
12/06/2017 - Store staff's blitz helps hospice garden to blossom
07/06/2017 - Consultant takes on his own marathon challenge to help children with diabetes
06/06/2017 - Morriston ED team leads new campaign to tackle silent killer
01/06/2017 - Pancake sale raises funds for cardiac rehabilitation
01/06/2017 - Henry flying high after first fundraising venture tops £3,000
30/05/2017 - Mum switches from banking to nursing after near-fatal accident
23/05/2017 - Storytellers' visit is just what the doctor ordered at Morriston Hospital
23/05/2017 - Morriston first hospital in Wales to join online access guide
17/05/2017 - Boost for Morriston ward in memory of cardiac patient
16/05/2017 - Dental nurse Natalie takes to two wheels to support Ty Olwen
16/05/2017 - Widow helps fund research into disease that claimed husband's life
15/05/2017 - Healthcare staff unite to mark International Nurses’ Day
11/05/2017 - Clean-up helps restore clinic sculpture to former glory
09/05/2017 - Morriston ward sister named RCN Nurse of the Year
03/05/2017 - Morriston pair using pedal power to spread word about condition
28/04/2017 - Patients given a helping hand with hearing
25/04/2017 - Couple decide to tie the knot after near-fatal heart attack
24/04/2017 - Rugby stars support fundraising screening of charity film
18/04/2017 - Morriston team's app could transform pressure ulcer care
13/04/2017 - Henry's endurance challenge two years after life-changing accident
06/04/2017 - Mum’s legacy provides high-tech help with youngsters’ speech therapy
04/04/2017 - 'It’s goodbye from him and it’s goodbye from me!'
29/03/2017 - Patients turn to verse to express their loving gratitude
17/03/2017 - Nurses’ efforts put them in the running for top awards
13/03/2017 - Undersea setting helps bring smile to faces of young patients
10/03/2017 - Burns surgeon's pride after date at Buckingham Palace
08/03/2017 - New recruits celebrate success of apprenticeship scheme
07/03/2017 - Health Secretary Vaughan Gething visits Morriston Emergency Department
07/03/2017 - Youngster hears birds singing for the first time after Morriston op
01/03/2017 - New initiative to tackle crime begins at Morriston Hospital
21/02/2017 - Dad owes life to sister and Morriston Hospital trauma team
17/02/2017 - The Coffin Dodgers get kitted out to help cardiac team
15/02/2017 - Donor dad donates more than £2,000 to Morriston renal team
14/02/2017 - Take a peep into the past as cabinet of curiosities goes on show
10/02/2017 - Read all about library friends' fundraising boost for patients
03/02/2017 - Choir members sing the praises of Renal Unit as they hand over donation
23/01/2017 - Grateful golfers’ boost for hospital ward
20/01/2017 - Lantern helping to highlight time for calm on ward
19/01/2017 - New wards planned for hospitals
17/01/2017 - Mum puts life-saving skills into practice the day after lesson
16/01/2017 - Patient safety expert Paul to lend his expertise to UK-wide NHS role
09/01/2017 Morriston researchers get £230,000 for next stage of life-saving study
03/01/2017 New service sees hospitals offering helping hand to carers
03/01/2017 Consultant surgeon honoured for work with global burns patients
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