James Cook University Hospital
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The James Cook University Hospital is a 1010 bed major tertiary referral hospital
and district general hospital in Middlesbrough
, England
, lying on Marton Road, a major route into the centre of Middlesbrough . It forms part of the South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
, along with the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton
. It caters for most specialties and is one of the largest hospitals of its kind in the country.
, which still specialises in mental healthcare. Opened in 1980 as a tertiary care centre called South Cleveland Hospital, it later became an extensive hospital with A&E
and grew even larger through the closure of Middlesbrough General Hospital.
, heart conditions
and neurosurgery
as well as housing the regional neonatal intensive care and spinal injury units. Extensive new facilities were built by Mowlem
under a Private Finance Initiative
contract and opened in August 2003.
It is used to teach clinical medical students from Newcastle University Medical School as well as pre-clinical students based at Durham University
's Queen's Campus Stockton enrolled on collaborative course between Newcastle University Medical School and Durham University. The hospital also has strong teaching and research links with the School of Health at Teesside University.
The hospital has a landing pad for use by the Great North
and Yorkshire
air ambulances.
The Accident and Emergency Department is one of the leading departments in the country and specialises extensively in trauma
.
It is possible that a railway station may be built near the hospital as part of the Tees Valley Metro
project.
Tertiary referral hospital
A tertiary hospital, tertiary referral center or tertiary care center is a term without a formal definition which in the United States generally refers to:...
and district general hospital in Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough is a large town situated on the south bank of the River Tees in north east England, that sits within the ceremonial county of North Yorkshire...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
, lying on Marton Road, a major route into the centre of Middlesbrough . It forms part of the South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a NHS hospital trust. It is responsible for the management of two North East hospitals, James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough, and Friarage Hospital in Northallerton.-External links:*...
, along with the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton
Northallerton
Northallerton is an affluent market town and civil parish in the Hambleton district of North Yorkshire, England. It lies in the Vale of Mowbray and at the northern end of the Vale of York. It has a population of 15,741 according to the 2001 census...
. It caters for most specialties and is one of the largest hospitals of its kind in the country.
History
The hospital was built on the parkland of the former Middlesbrough borough asylum, St Luke's Hospital, MiddlesbroughSt Luke's Hospital, Middlesbrough
St Luke's Hospital, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England is unique as it is a remaining example of a well intact Victorian asylum. The building now provides a range of services for adults and older people with mental health problems and learning disabilities...
, which still specialises in mental healthcare. Opened in 1980 as a tertiary care centre called South Cleveland Hospital, it later became an extensive hospital with A&E
Emergency department
An emergency department , also known as accident & emergency , emergency room , emergency ward , or casualty department is a medical treatment facility specialising in acute care of patients who present without prior appointment, either by their own means or by ambulance...
and grew even larger through the closure of Middlesbrough General Hospital.
Facilities
James Cook University Hospital specialises in the treatment of cancerCancer
Cancer , known medically as a malignant neoplasm, is a large group of different diseases, all involving unregulated cell growth. In cancer, cells divide and grow uncontrollably, forming malignant tumors, and invade nearby parts of the body. The cancer may also spread to more distant parts of the...
, heart conditions
Heart disease
Heart disease, cardiac disease or cardiopathy is an umbrella term for a variety of diseases affecting the heart. , it is the leading cause of death in the United States, England, Canada and Wales, accounting for 25.4% of the total deaths in the United States.-Types:-Coronary heart disease:Coronary...
and neurosurgery
Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery is the medical specialty concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of disorders which affect any portion of the nervous system including the brain, spine, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and extra-cranial cerebrovascular system.-In the United States:In...
as well as housing the regional neonatal intensive care and spinal injury units. Extensive new facilities were built by Mowlem
Mowlem
Mowlem was one of the largest construction and civil engineering companies in the United Kingdom. Carillion bought the firm in 2006.-History:Founded by John Mowlem in 1822, the company was awarded a Royal Warrant in 1902 and went public on the London Stock Exchange in 1924. It acquired SGB Group in...
under a Private Finance Initiative
Private Finance Initiative
The private finance initiative is a way of creating "public–private partnerships" by funding public infrastructure projects with private capital...
contract and opened in August 2003.
It is used to teach clinical medical students from Newcastle University Medical School as well as pre-clinical students based at Durham University
Durham University
The University of Durham, commonly known as Durham University, is a university in Durham, England. It was founded by Act of Parliament in 1832 and granted a Royal Charter in 1837...
's Queen's Campus Stockton enrolled on collaborative course between Newcastle University Medical School and Durham University. The hospital also has strong teaching and research links with the School of Health at Teesside University.
The hospital has a landing pad for use by the Great North
Great North Air Ambulance
The Great North Air Ambulance Service is an English charity based in the United Kingdom. It provides air ambulance services across the North of England from the Scottish border south to North Yorkshire in the east and Cumbria in the west. It currently operates two helicopters, one near Penrith,...
and Yorkshire
Yorkshire Air Ambulance
Yorkshire Air Ambulance is a dedicated helicopter emergency service for the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England. It was introduced on 1 April 2000, and currently operates two aircraft. The helicopters provide a swift response time and access to isolated locations, such as beaches,...
air ambulances.
The Accident and Emergency Department is one of the leading departments in the country and specialises extensively in trauma
Physical trauma
Trauma refers to "a body wound or shock produced by sudden physical injury, as from violence or accident." It can also be described as "a physical wound or injury, such as a fracture or blow." Major trauma can result in secondary complications such as circulatory shock, respiratory failure and death...
.
It is possible that a railway station may be built near the hospital as part of the Tees Valley Metro
Tees Valley Metro
The Tees Valley Metro is a project to upgrade the Tees Valley Line and sections of the Esk Valley Line and Durham Coast Line to provide a faster and more frequent service. In the initial phases the services will be heavy rail mostly along existing alignments. The later phase may introduce...
project.