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Sunderland hospital apologises after mum dies following oxygen mistake

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:17:01 GMT

A MOTHER died after being given huge amounts of oxygen by a nurse “not trained” in the procedure.

Couple’s ‘mega shock’ as toddler diagnosed with rare cancer

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:52:40 GMT

THE parents of a toddler diagnosed with a rare cancer have opened up about his devastating diagnosis.

Sunderland cancer shock mum launches drive to help others

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:48:22 GMT

THE trauma of breast cancer has inspired friends to team up and make a difference.

Sunderland boy recovering from flesh-eating bug allowed home for one night

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:56:29 GMT

CUTE-AS-A-BUTTON Frankie Mould is preparing to leave hospital after a flesh-eating bug threatened his life.

GP retires after 30 years of treating Sunderland patients

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:13:41 GMT

A GP has retired from full-time practice after more than 30 years of treating patients in Sunderland.

Lives at risk as blood donor figures plummet in Sunderland

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:47:42 GMT

LIVES are at risk after the number of young people registering to become blood donors plummeted across Sunderland.

Mum of Sunderland leukaemia boy welcomes children’s cancer trial

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:15:53 GMT

THE mum of an 11-year-old boy battling leukaemia today welcomed the news researchers in the North East are to take part in a pioneering clinical trial on children’s cancer.

Sunderland men urged to think about their health

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:29:15 GMT

WEARSIDE men are being encouraged to think about their health.

FEATURE: The difference your donations make in the fight against cancer

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:29:01 GMT

A Sunderland mum has pledged to raise thousands of pounds to help fund life-saving research carried out every day in the North East. Katy Wheeler finds out what difference you could make.

Carers should be screened for depression, says Sunderland MP

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:56:29 GMT

A POLITICIAN has backed calls for GPs to routinely screen carers for signs of depression.

Warning over pregnancy virus outbreak in Sunderland

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:13:34 GMT

PREGNANT women could be at risk of infection after an outbreak of “slapped cheek syndrome” in the city.

Double-mastectomy mum backs Angelina Jolie’s decision

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:06:45 GMT

A TEACHER who had a double mastectomy to ensure her children “had their mum around” today spoke about her determination to live life to the full.

Sunderland tot to get life-saving heart op

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:02:19 GMT

BATTLING Bronya Tench is set to undergo an operation to change her young life.

Tourist attractions, sports centres and Jacky White’s Market among dozens of Sunderland buildings on asbestos risk list

Sun, 12 May 2013 21:51:09 GMT

SOME of Wearside’s biggest tourist attractions are among 37 council-owned buildings on the Asbestos Risk Register.

Doors set to open on new £12million Sunderland hospice

Fri, 10 May 2013 17:18:27 GMT

HEALTH bosses are throwing open the doors of a new £12 million hospice.

Fears over future of Sunderland walk-in health centre

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:37:54 GMT

CARE services at a city walk-in centre are set to be shaken up under new plans.

Shadow Health Minister praises bid to beat Easington’s health woes

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:45:13 GMT

A HEALTH and fitness project which is helping villagers turn their lives around has been praised by shadow health minister Andy Burnham.

Ex-Sunderland shipyard worker’s mesothelioma fight

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:04:14 GMT

A FORMER shipyard worker diagnosed with mesothelioma today welcomed moves to make is easier for victims of asbestos-related cancer to claim compensation.

Sunderland energy firm staff help terminally ill

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:34:12 GMT

A CANCER charity is set for a cash boost after it teamed up with staff at an energy company on Wearside.

Shadow Health Minister Andy Burnham visits the team beating sickness in Easington

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:55:03 GMT

SHADOW Health Minister Andy Burnham saw first hand how a centre has helped transform the lives of a sickness-hit community.