October's Press Releases
31st October 2008
NHS Security Awareness Month initiative at Colchester hospitals
Visitors to Colchester General Hospital and Essex County Hospital are being invited to take part in an NHS Security Awareness Month initiative.
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24th October 2008
Pathology - it's not just about Silent Witness and CSI: Miami!
Sixth-formers will be at Colchester General Hospital early next month (Nov) to take part in the UK's first National Pathology Week.
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24th October 2008
Cancer expert to be guest speaker
A cancer specialist will be the guest speaker at next month's (Nov) meeting of the North East Essex Prostate Cancer Support Group.
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21st October 2008
New operation enhances Colchester's reputation for laparoscopic surgery
A Clacton grandfather has made local medical history by becoming the first NHS patient in Essex to undergo a new type of laparoscopic - or "keyhole" - operation.
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20th October 2008
Busy last night for retiring midwife!
If Halstead-based midwife Brenda Richardson had been hoping for a gentle wind-down into retirement, three little babies had a surprise for her.
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17th October 2008
A chance to get up close and personal with medical science
An opportunity to look at cancerous cells through a microscope will be available to people attending a special health talk in Colchester during National Pathology Week.
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16th October 2008
Trust scores top marks for cleanliness and standard of care
The quality of services at Colchester General Hospital and Essex County Hospital in 2007/08 was "excellent", according to a report published today (Thurs) by the independent watchdog for healthcare in England.
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14th October 2008
Daisy's bench means she will never be forgotten
Visitors and patients at Colchester General Hospital will benefit from a donation from the grateful family and friends of a patient who died there in the summer.
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13th October 2008
Bishop to preach at public service to celebrate NHS 60
Members of the public are invited to attend a church service in Colchester on Friday (17th Oct) to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the National Health Service.
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13th October 2008
First health talk in Tendring
Great Bentley Village Hall will be the venue next week (23 Oct) for the first health talk to take place in Tendring.
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10th October 2008
Poignant donation will benefit chemotherapy patients
A donation of £3,800 by a village fundraising group to help chemotherapy patients at a Colchester hospital has taken on an added poignancy.
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9th October 2008
Professional magician to entertain at NHS 60 Children's Party
Ninety children will gather at Colchester General Hospital this weekend (12th Oct) for a party to celebrate the 60th anniversary year of the National Health Service.
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9th October 2008
Advice to help women cope with the menopause
"Mid-life and the Menopause" will be the subject of this month's (Oct) health talk at Colchester General Hospital.
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8th October 2008
Date fixed for next CRY heart screening clinic in Colchester
Places are still available at the next heart screening clinic for teenagers and young adults at Colchester General Hospital, which takes place next week (18th Oct).
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3rd October 2008
Key appointment announced by hospital trust
One of the best known surgeons in Colchester has been appointed to the key role of Medical Director of Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust.
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3rd October 2008
Scootering nurse rides in with £2,000 to benefit sick children
An A&E nurse from Colchester General Hospital who is a scooterist will on Monday (6 Oct) hand over £2,000 to colleagues to buy new equipment for children.
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