News
Wednesday, 24 September 2008
Spire Cheshire Hospital has launched a new cosmetic treatment service that can help people rejuvenate and enhance their complexion without the need for invasive surgery.
The Vive Cosmetic Clinic uses leading edge medical technology and individualised treatment programmes. Treatments available include reducing age lines and wrinkles, treatment of sun damaged skin and age spots, removal of...
Tuesday, 12 August 2008
Top marks for Spire Cheshire Hospital
An inspection by Warrington Council’s Food Safety Team on the 19th June 2008 scored Spire Cheshire Hospital 5 out of 5 stars (excellent) for food hygiene.
The Warrington Food Award is an annual award given to catering businesses in Warrington who show they are capable of achieving and maintaining a high standard of food hygiene and have systems for...
Wednesday, 30 July 2008
The IOL-VIP system
Spire Cheshire Hospital have launched a new treatment for dry age related macular degeneration - the IOL-VIP system (intra-ocular lens for visually impaired people)
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common disease of the retina that occurs in some people as part of the aging process. It can cause loss of central vision and in some cases make everyday activities...
Thursday, 17 July 2008
Why should I have my treatment at a Spire Healthcare hospital?
At a Spire Healthcare hospital your assessment and treatment are carried out by highly trained physiotherapists, using modern electrotherapy equipment and facilities together with manual therapies.
What service does Spire Cheshire Hospital offer?
At Spire Cheshire Hospital the physiotherapy department offers fast and...
Friday, 13 June 2008
At Spire Cheshire Hospital we are constantly investing to improve the standard of care and the surroundings in which our patients are cared for. Demand to be treated in our hospital is growing and to cope with this we are investing £1.2 million in a new fixed–site MRI scanner to complement our existing radiology services. Local people will have access to the state of the art scanning service...
Tuesday, 26 February 2008
A new service - Balloon Kyphoplasty, is now available at Spire Cheshire Hospital for the treatment of spinal fractures and resultant pain caused by osteoporosis and other conditions.
The treatment involves an injection into the vertebrae with internal fixation which helps to stabilise (restore) the collapsed vertebrae and in turn, restores height for the patient.
· The procedure is performed...
Friday, 02 November 2007
European gold medal winner for Spire Cheshire Hospital consultant
Congratulations to Dr Chris Wells, Consultant in Pain Management at Spire Cheshire Hospital who recently won a gold medal for Wales in the European Mixed Curling Championships in Madrid, Spain.
Following a gruelling four days of games, quarter finals and semi finals, the Welsh team of four took the gold medal in a thrilling...
Thursday, 18 October 2007
Osteoporosis screening available at Spire Cheshire Hospital
Spire Cheshire Hospital offers a service which particularly benefits the over 50's in the area. The mobile DXA scanner measures the bone density of the patient's hip and spine. The scan is quick, painless and involves very small doses of X-rays. Patients may self-refer or be referred by their GP or consultant.
Osteoporosis...
Sunday, 14 October 2007
When their team won the Management Team of the Year national award, patients from Spire Cheshire Hospital (formerly BUPA North Cheshire Hospital), at Stretton, Warrington, were delighted.
The patients had nominated their hospital to go forward as one of eight finalists out of nearly 1, 000 for an ‘Oscar’ in customer care, awarded at a gala awards ceremony in London on 18 September...
