Addenbrooke's Hospital
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We are seeing a rise in the number of cases of norovirus (winter vomitng bug). Visiting restrictions are in place.
HRH Duchess of Cornwall visits clinical research facility
Staff and visitors gathered in the ATC atrium to watch the arrival of HRH Duchess of Cornwall who was visiting the Cambridge Wellcome Trust clinical research facility.
Do you remember the Queen's visit to "New Addenbrooke's" in 1962?
We would like to hear from anyone who can share their experience of the royal visit. Were you there? Did you see the Queen?
Blood donors required for studies on white blood cell function
Linsey Porter, a PhD student within the dept of Medicine, is recruiting for volunteers who are willing to donate between 80-240ml of blood for studies on white blood cell function.
Crohn's and colitis service open day
Come and join the team to find out more about Crohn's and colitis and how the service at Addenbrooke's can help and support both you and your family.
New road name honours Addenbrooke’s matron
5 June, 2009
A road on the Addenbrooke’s site has been named in tribute to Miss Mima Puddicombe OBE, Matron of Addenbrooke’s from 1958 to 1970.
The road signs for Puddicombe Way – which links the main hospital car park with Robinson Way – were unveiled on Saturday 6 June by members of Miss Puddicombe’s family.
The road sign is unveiled by Miss Puddicombe’s nephew Michael (right) supported by family members Christopher, Ben and Margaret.
“Miss Puddicombe dedicated 12 years of her life to Addenbrooke’s, and I am pleased to be able to commemorate her work by naming this road in her memory,” said Dr Mary Archer, Chairman of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. “As Matron, she witnessed great changes as the hospital moved from Trumpington Street to the Hills Road site, and under her leadership the number of nurses and beds increased significantly.
“She was a remarkable woman, whose career took her from nursing in London during the Blitz to establishing a modern hospital in Tanzania before she came to Addenbrooke’s. I know from those who worked with her that she never lost her caring, patient-centred approach.”
After leaving Addenbrooke’s Miss Puddicombe moved to an advisory role at the Department of Health. She kept in touch with the hospital and retained her affection for Addenbrooke’s for the rest of her long and caring life. Miss Puddicombe died in 2005.
Miss Puddicombe’s family members with Dr Mary Archer
The naming ceremony took place as part of the final Annual General Meeting of the Addenbrooke’s League of Nurses.
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