Message for Parents/Families from Dr Aaron Bell, Evelina London Children’s Hospital: I’m sure many of you will have seen reports in the media about a rare infection affecting a small number of patients who have had open heart surgery.
The new Ronald McDonald House, nearby the Evelina London Children’s Hospital, was officially opened today by a special guest, the Duchess of Cambridge.
The NHS is taking the precautionary step of writing to patients who have had certain types of open heart surgery to inform them that they may have a low risk of having contracted an infection.
The London Marathon is an iconic event to be part of and one people remember forever – this year ECHO will be the recipient of thousands of pounds thanks to the people who chose to run for us.