by JYOTI SHAH | Nov 28, 2016 | Burton Hospital, Cancer, Prostate Cancer
A few months ago when we began screening for prostate cancer at a football club, we did not envisage that the campaign would make any impact. We are astonished and grateful to all the people and organisations who have supported us. The BBC’s One Show has highlighted...
by JYOTI SHAH | Nov 6, 2016 | Burton Hospital, NHS, Prostate Cancer
I must say that when we first thought about screening for prostate cancer working with Burton Albion Football Club that we would get any response in what is a taboo subject for many men. A few months later, I am astonished at the success of the campaign as more...
by JYOTI SHAH | Sep 29, 2016 | Burton Hospital, Prostate Cancer
Burton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is so pleased to win the Awareness Campaign of the Year Award for its work on highlighting prostate cancer. The award was presented at the annual Burton Albion Community Trust (BACT) awards. Branded “A night to inspire,” the event...
by JYOTI SHAH | Aug 3, 2016 | Burton Hospital, Cancer, Prostate Cancer
I must thank the great support BBC West Midlands has given us in profiling prostate cancer on 2nd August 2016 throughout the day on their news outlets. Our team from Burton Hospital worked with Burton Albion FC in screening 111 men. We were surprised to find that 8...
by JYOTI SHAH | Apr 3, 2016 | Burton Hospital, Cancer, Prostate Cancer
We were not sure how it was going to go, but our campaign to raise awareness about prostate cancer in the community has been successful. It was a collaboration between Burton’s Queens Hospital and Burton Albion Football Club where the idea was to encourage as...
by JYOTI SHAH | Jul 31, 2015 | Burton Hospital
The successful launch of an Employee Wellbeing Campaign at Burton Albion’s Pirelli Stadium looks set to inspire follow up events helping local men stay healthy, reports Burton Hospital website. The East Staffs Health and Wellbeing Group, including the Chamber of...
