February's Press Releases
29th February 2012
World Kidney Day event in Colchester
Most people these days know about the importance of having a healthy heart but far fewer are aware of the importance of healthy kidneys.
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29th February 2012
Patients spared 80-mile round trip
Hundreds of heart patients in north east Essex will no longer have to travel to Basildon following the introduction of a new diagnostic procedure in Colchester.
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28th February 2012
£2.5m investment in new equipment
Equipment used to produce 4,500,000 patient test results a year has been replaced in a £2.5m programme by the NHS trust that runs Colchester General Hospital.
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23rd February 2012
In like a leopard and rabbit, out like a leopard and rabbit...
It is said that March "comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb". But at one Colchester baby shop it will come in - and out - like a leopard and rabbit!
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22nd February 2012
Why knowing about urology cancer is not a load of balls!
A testicular cancer campaigner from Clacton will take part in a "Urology Cancer Awareness Evening" at Colchester General Hospital early next month (March).
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22nd February 2012
Colchester meeting of new brain tumour support group
A new support group for patients and carers affected by brain tumours is to meet in Colchester early next month (March) for only the second time.
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21st February 2012
Still alive and kicking after 40 years' service!
A nurse who is so dedicated that she finished her shift after breaking her ankle at work has just celebrated 40 years of full-time service in Colchester.
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16th February 2012
Maternity Services - Have Your Say
Have your say about the future of maternity services in NE Essex.
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16th February 2012
By-election to fill governor vacancy
A vacancy has arisen for a public governor at the NHS trust that runs Colchester General Hospital and Essex County Hospital.
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15th February 2012
Bowels and Bottoms!
A Colchester surgeon will back England's first ever national bowel cancer awareness campaign when she gives a free health talk later this month (29 Feb).
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14th February 2012
CQC reports a solid performance by Trust
Outpatient services in north east Essex scored highly in a national report published today (14th) for treating patients with respect and dignity.
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13th February 2012
Invitation to attend Trust board meeting
The board of the NHS trust that runs Colchester General Hospital and Essex County Hospital will meet in public on Thursday (16 Feb).
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8th February 2012
Colchester consultant strikes gold!
A national project led by a Colchester doctor that could save the lives of unborn babies has won a second award.
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3rd February 2012
Hospital's Macmillan centre appeals for more volunteers
More volunteers are needed at the Macmillan Information Centre at Essex County Hospital in Colchester.
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1st February 2012
Patients will remain our No.1 priority, pledge NHS leaders
NHS leaders in North Essex have agreed that the key focus for the Health Service should continue to be on improving health and driving up quality.
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