Swansea Bay Health News

New kit will help speed up diagnosis of some lung cancers and also benefit cardiac patients.

People living with chronic respiratory issues are exercising and learning self-management techniques to help improve their symptoms.

Ken Palmer has nothing but praise for the community service four years after he had his diagnosis.

The computed tomography, or CT, scanner represents an overall investment of £2 million.

Giving up smoking is widely acknowledged as a big step in the right direction to improving overall health and wellbeing.

The event formed part of the health board’s response to the independent review.

Informing patients about how to get the best use of inhalers could prove a breath of fresh air for themselves and the environment.

A successful trial of paper tourniquets in Morriston Hospital has proven to be kinder to both patients and the planet.

A Swansea Bay team has been named the best in Wales for helping to reduce the risk of infections for patients in hospital.

A Swansea Bay service has increased staff wellbeing, saved staff time and cut its use of paper by going digital with its clinical recordkeeping duties.

Patients in hospital with a chronic lung condition are being helped home quicker – which is not just better for them but frees up beds for others.

The success of the Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Intervention Service was highlighted at a recent European conference recently

Swansea Bay’s optometry advisor has received national recognition for his support and vision to improve eye care for patients and staff.

A handheld device is helping to screen and diagnose people with chronic lung conditions much sooner in the community.

Breathing in the sea air and taking in Swansea Bay’s scenery on his daily commute to work gives Clinical Nurse Specialist James Plant a perfect start to the day.

A former smoker who developed a chronic lung condition has praised the “amazing” support of a specialist team who are keeping him out of hospital.

Morriston Hospital’s groundbreaking solar farm has amassed over £4million in power savings as it marks its fourth anniversary.

Clever device which attaches to leg helps stimulate muscles to aid walking.