Berwick Infirmary

Name :

Berwick Infirmary

Address  :

Infirmary Square

Town  :

BerwickuponTweed

State  :

Northumberland

Country  :

UK

Post Code:

TD15 1LT

Phone  :

0844 811 8111

Web URL  :

Berwick Infirmary
Specialization
  • Cardiology
  • Daibetes, Endocrinology
  • ENT
  • General Medicine
  • General Surgeon
  • Gynaecology
  • Urology
Facilities

Total Number Of Beds : 42


Description

Berwick Infirmary is located just off the A1 within the town centre of Berwick upon Tweed The hospital currently has 42 elderly assessment and rehabilitation beds Although the hospital building has a long history inside are a number of modern technological innovations

The PACS Picture Archive and Communications System allows xrays to be viewed and stored electronically The Telemedicine allows clinicians at the hospital to discuss cases with other health professionals via a computer link up to often saving saving patients a lengthy journey for followup outpatient appointments

At the main entrance you will find an information kiosk which can be used by visitors and patients to view this web site as well as others throughout the internet

All these new technical innovations alongside an ongoing programme of refurbishment ensure that the local community has access to some of the best and most modern facilities available
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