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The Star
17-05-2025
- Health
- The Star
Sabah doctor wins award at World Cup of Endoscopy
Malaysian pride: Dr Emmanuel presenting a video of his award-winning endoscopic procedure for the World Cup of Endoscopy in San Diego, California. KOTA KINABALU: When Dr James Emmanuel took centre stage at the World Cup of Endoscopy during the Digestive Disease Week in San Diego, California, he achieved many firsts for Malaysia. A consultant gastroenterologist and hepatologist from Sabah's Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), he is the first Malaysian to represent the country for the event and took home the coveted Best of the Best Award for his medical method. The video of his award-winning case featured a scarless, minimally-invasive procedure to remove gastrointestinal tumours without open surgery – a first-of-its-kind approach performed at QEH in August last year. 'We had no precedent for this. It was uncharted territory. But it worked. 'We submitted the video not just to share knowledge but also to offer hope for patients worldwide,' he said. The 41-year-old Kuala Lumpur-born stood out not only for his groundbreaking submission but also for wearing traditional Kadazandusun attire. It was an homage to Sabah and its rich cultural heritage in front of more than 20,000 leading medical professionals. The medical technique was born from a collaborative effort between Dr Emmanuel, a hepatobiliary surgeon, and an interventional radiologist, showcasing the power of interdisciplinary teamwork within Sabah's public healthcare system. 'This win is not mine alone. It is for every Malaysian, every Sabahan and every patient who inspires us to keep pushing the limits of medicine,' he said. The World Cup of Endoscopy featured eight of the best global submissions in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy. While the top award went to a doctor from India for another scarless gastric tumour removal technique, and the Mel Shapiro Award was won by Johns Hopkins Hospital, Dr Emmanuel's entry stood out for its clinical innovation and spirit of collaboration. 'Several delegates told us they were amazed by how smoothly our gastroenterology, surgery and radiology teams worked together. 'One doctor from the Cleveland Clinic even said such synergy would be hard to replicate elsewhere. That really affirmed the value of what we've built here,' he said. Though winning was a proud moment, Dr Emmanuel said the real reward was hearing how their work inspired others around the world. 'It reminded me of my mum's words: with heart and teamwork, you can achieve more than you ever thought possible,' he said. Dr Emmanuel's choice of traditional attire was also a personal tribute, coinciding with Sabah's month-long Harvest Festival. 'It was my way of saying thank you. 'After more than a decade working in Sabah, I wanted to honour our cultural heritage and bring a piece of home with me to the world stage,' he said. The proudest moment, however, came when Dr Emmanuel dedicated his award to his late mother, Maria Elizabeth Fernandez, who passed away just two months ago. 'She would have turned 80 this June. She was more than a mother. She was a teacher, a giver, a pillar of strength. 'She offered free education to underprivileged children and was a voice for the voiceless. 'She changed lives through kindness,' he said. Fernandez taught at La Salle Sentul School for many years and helped raise not just her own children but also nieces and nephews, providing them with love and opportunity. 'My mother's passing left a profound void. But her spirit, generosity and legacy live on. I dedicate this award to her, this Mother's Day and always,' said Dr Emmanuel.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Nurse who has dedicated 40 years to NHS retires
Nurse who has dedicated 40 years to NHS retires A nurse who has dedicated 40 years to the NHS has retired. Michelle Crisp, 59, from Heacham, began her career in January 1985 at Whipps Cross Hospital in London. She completed her Registered General Nurse (RGN) training in 1988 and found her passion for children's nursing two years later. In 1995, she specialised in paediatric oncology nursing, working at Great Ormond Street Hospital and the Royal Marsden. In 2020, she relocated to Norfolk to care for her father, who was battling cancer. Following his death, she joined the team at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) in 2021. Ms Crisp said: "I always knew I wanted to be a nurse. I think I was destined to. ADVERTISEMENT "Whilst I loved my career in London, I actually thought I'd hung up my uniform when I moved to Norfolk to care for dad. "However, I soon realised my heart was still in it and I felt invigorated to carry on. "Joining the QEH was amazing – it's like one big family." The QEH team thanked Michelle for her service.
BBC News
06-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Norfolk hospitals merger spells better efficiency, says boss
Hospitals merge spells better efficiency, says boss 7 minutes ago Share Save Helen Burchell BBC News, Norfolk Share Save Paul Moseley/BBC Lesley Dwyer heads up the newly merged hospitals group The new head of Norfolk's three main NHS hospitals said their merger into one group could reduce waiting lists and the need to travel outside the county for treatment. The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH), The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) in King's Lynn and the James Paget University Hospital (JPH) in Gorleston operate under their own names but are now collectively called the Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group. The three hospital trusts are forecasting a £53m gap in their finances by 2029/30. On her first day as chief executive of the group, Prof Lesley Dwyer said it was not about the money, but about working together more efficiently. "The job is getting to understand what is important to those local hospitals and their population," Prof Dwyer said. "The prime reason for coming together under the group formation was actually not about the money. "It was very much about closer working together, and doing those things that matter such as tackling waiting lists, making sure people are treated quickly in an emergency - making sure though, that we do get better value for the money that we are given." Getty Images The NHS hopes the new hospitals group will save money and improve services While each of the three hospitals will still have a managing director, Prof Dwyer said the "group structure is very much about trying to find those things that we can do at scale - things that we know perhaps are duplicated - but also making sure that we make some of those bigger decisions that despite our best intentions, perhaps over the last few years... that we just haven't done". But she said it was "very much about making sure that we don't take away the identity of the things that really matter to those local hospitals". Asked about lengthy waiting lists, Prof Dwyer said: "Currently we do have people who actually leave Norfolk to go and get treatment because we're not able to treat them. "We're hoping by using the capacity of the three - particularly around elective waiting lists - will mean that the travel people have will actually be within the county. "It's certainly our intention to use the capacity we have in the three hospitals, that we really do address those long waits." PA Media The NNUH is Norfolk's largest hospital Peter Passingham, the Eastern regional organiser for the union, Unison, said the merger was causing "a lot of uncertainty among staff". Asked what the point of the merger was, he said: "Well, I think it's the aspiration. "We know that the NHS is struggling at the moment... and I think it is the hope to do something which is going to improve the situation, as opposed to something that may actually bring real changes." Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
17-04-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Boss appointed for King's Lynn, Norwich and Gorleston hospitals
A new chief executive for three hospitals has been appointed following their Lesley Dwyer will take charge of the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH), The James Paget Hospital, in Gorleston, and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), in King's Lynn, from three are now part of the Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group (NWUHG), created in Dwyer, currently running the Norfolk and Norwich, said staff and patients would benefit from the merger. Each hospital will still operate under its own Dwyer will guide their strategic direction and oversee the delivery of services. She will be in charge of almost 20,000 staff. Further appointments to her leadership team will be made over the coming weeks. Financial gap NWUHG faces considerable three hospital trusts are all currently rated as "requires improvement" by watchdog the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and are forecasting a combined £53m gap in their finances by 2029/ the NNUH, 500 jobs in finance, communication and administration are currently at the QEH and James Paget are to be rebuilt because of their ageing buildings constructed from reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac).Work would begin between 2027 and 2028, the government announced earlier this QEH is also facing considerable financial pressures. Prof Dwyer took charge of the NNUH in 2024 and before that she was CEO of Central Adelaide Local Health Network, the biggest health authority in South time as chief executive of Medway NHS Foundation Trust in Kent between 2015 and 2018 saw the organisation move out of the support regime for failing trusts then known as special eventually achieved a "Good" rating from the CQC during her time chair Mark Friend said: "Lesley has a wealth of experience in healthcare leadership gained in both the UK and Australia and has a deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing our hospitals and the wider Norfolk and Waveney Healthcare system." Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Campaigners want hospital rebuild to start sooner
Campaigners have gathered outside a hospital to urge the government to release the funding needed to rebuild it. The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) in King's Lynn, Norfolk, has thousands of props holding up ceilings made from reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac), which are crumbling. Previous assessments of the building have said it needs to be replaced by 2030. The government has confirmed the QEH will be rebuilt but the start date for construction has been pushed back to 2027/28, which means it will not be open until 2032/33. Campaigners want funds for the first stage of the construction project, a multi-storey car park, to be released by Health Secretary Wes Streeting. Jo Rust, from the Save the QEH campaign group, said the delays were worrying. "The longer the hospital is open the more expensive it is to run and surely that can't be good for anybody. "The car park has to be put up first because the new hospital will be built on the footprint of the current car park. The new hospital cannot commence until the current car park is free." In a statement, the Department of Health and Social Care said: "The New Hospital Programme we inherited was undeliverable, with funding due to run out in March 2025. "This government has confirmed a funding plan and realistic timetable to put us on track to deliver the rebuild of Queen Elizabeth Hospital, and we will work closely with trusts to accelerate progress where possible." Bharti Patel, from the Save the QEH Campaign, was concerned about the impact on patient care. "It's a service that's in the community, it's cradle to grave, everyone needs a hospital. It's not something that you choose, it's something that you need. "The community at the moment is hearing about these delays. It makes you fear it is not going to happen." James Wild, the Conservative MP for North West Norfolk, which includes the hospital, said: "Essentially we've had seven months where the new government hasn't made any decisions to help bring our new hospital forward. "I warned at the election that Labour would not deliver to 2030 and now, unfortunately, that's what looks like what could happen." A spokesperson for the health trust that runs the QEH said: "We are progressing through the design and business programme required for a government-funded project of this size. "Currently we expect work to commence on the car park in mid-2025. The car park will be built in one phase and take one year to complete". Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Start of construction to rebuild hospital delayed Cash-strapped hospital shuts 63 beds to save £5.5m Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn
