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Transplant pioneer tells story behind a medical milestone
Wednesday 6 December 2023
Cardiothoracic surgery pioneer, Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub, has revealed the story behind Europe’s first heart-lung transplant in a new podcast.

Princess of Wales opens new Children's Day Surgery Unit at Evelina London
Tuesday 5 December 2023
The Children's Day Surgery Unit has been officially opened by Her Royal Highness, The Princess of Wales, Evelina London's Royal Patron.

Cancer survivor walks 50km to mark 50th anniversary of mum’s death
Monday 4 December 2023
A keen walker has hiked a staggering 50km along the River Thames in a single day to fundraise for Guy’s Cancer Charity.

Doctors tackle prostate surgery backlog with new world record
Friday 30 December 2022
Surgeons at Guy’s and St Thomas’ have used a robotic technique to treat more men with enlarged prostates in one day than anywhere in the world.

Non-Executive Director appointments at Guy's and St Thomas'
Tuesday 20 December 2022
Professor Miranda Brawn and Nilkunj Dodhia have been appointed as Non-Executive Directors at Guy’s and St Thomas’.

Spreading festive cheer to patients and staff this Christmas
Tuesday 20 December 2022
Staff at Guy’s and St Thomas’ are decking the corridors with Yuletide magic, putting up Christmas trees, preparing meals and organising presents.

Evelina London says goodbye and thank you to Marian Ridley
Wednesday 14 December 2022
Chief executive Marian Ridley leaves Evelina London after over 10 years.

Life-saving testing for HIV, hepatitis B and C rolled out in A&E
Tuesday 13 December 2022
Patients who receive routine blood tests in the emergency department will be tested for HIV and hepatitis B and C, unless they choose to opt out.

St Thomas’ maternity service rated 'good' by CQC
Friday 9 December 2022
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated the maternity service at St Thomas' Hospital good, following an inspection undertaken in September 2022.
A cut above: looking after our diverse patients in Intensive Care
Wednesday 7 December 2022
A nurse at Guy’s and St Thomas’ has launched an initiative to care for the hair of some of the most ill people in hospital, from diverse backgrounds.