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A new way of treating calcified heart arteries using sonic pressure waves has been performed at Kettering General Hospital for the first time.

This procedure is currently performed only at a few major heart centres in the UK and worldwide – and is probably the first one to be done in the East Midlands region.

It is proving to be a safer way of treating calcified heart arteries and is likely to become a standard approach.

Kettering General Hospital’s Midwifery Advocates are hosting their 30th Pregnancy and Baby Road Show providing huge amounts of useful advice in a one-stop shop open evening for parents-to-be. 

The event, on Wednesday, December 5, is being held from 6pm-8pm at The Hall@KGH (the recreation hall next to car park B at the main KGH site).

Kettering General Hospital has launched a £2.4m refurbishment and relocation programme to improve care for A&E patients.

Local diabetes specialists and a professional cyclist - who is living with diabetes - are carrying out a series of awareness raising events for local people on World Diabetes Day - Wednesday, November 14.

KGH housekeeper Adrian D Brown has published his first novel – five years after being hit by a debilitating stroke.

As we reflect on Black History Month, we speak to Dr Wesley Warren about his role at KGH and how he is inspiring young people from all backgrounds.

Kettering General Hospital’s £2.6m new endoscopy and sterile services extension was officially opened on October 23 by TV and radio celebrity the Rev Richard Coles.

Serena Smith, KGH midwife, was shortlisted for a national NHS hero award - "Who Cares Wins" -   for the amazing support she has provided for a local family.

A Dragon’s Den-style event at Kettering General Hospital has resulted in five key areas of the hospital benefiting from just under £100,000 in investment.

10 teams pitched their ideas for improving patient care and experience to five Dragons from the local business community who along with the audience picked the winning bids.