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CHELMSFORD: Signatures urgently needed for web campaign

Thursday, February 25, 2010

A CAMPAIGN spearheaded by a Danbury man, to get a pioneering treatment recognised by the NHS, has just days to reach its target.

An online petition has been set up to persuade parliament to hold a debate on the treatment for multiple sclerosis, which could improve the...

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BILLERICAY: Victory for health campaigners

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

SURGERIES will remain open in a victory for patients who have battled to save their local GP practices. The early results of Billericay's health...

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CHELMSFORD: New clinic offers fertility treatment

Thursday, February 04, 2010

HUNDREDS of Chelmsford couples struggling to conceive are to benefit from the opening of a new fertility centre. The new clinic at St. John's Hospital...

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GREAT BADDOW: Miscarry diagnosis was wrong

Subject:Pregnant 18-year-old says she was told she had had a miscarriage over the phone Location:110 Chelwater, Great Baddow, CM2 7URStart:Thu 21/01/2010 14:00 End:Thu 21/01/2010 16:00Area:Chelmsford Contact Name(s):Catherine Sunshine Phone Number(s):07747 306536 or partner Nicholas 07777 2670126 Photographer:Paul Publication:Essex Chronicle [Maldon & Burnham] Reporter:Jenny Grant Serial Number:A20JN4217Caption: Catherine and partner Nick (Foote).

Thursday, January 28, 2010

A MUM-TO-BE was wrongly diagnosed with a miscarriage over the phone – only to later discover her baby was alive and well. Catherine Sunshine,...

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BILLERICAY: Patients missing out on free health checks

HEALTH CHECK: The free service includes checking blood cholesterol levels and blood pressure ©

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

BILLERICAY patients are being unfairly excluded from free health tests, according to campaigners. NHS South West Essex launched a scheme in December...

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ONGAR: Eco roof for new medical centre

HOW IT COULD LOOK: An artist's impression of new Ongar War Memorial Medical Centre ©

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

THIS is the future of health care in Ongar – a state-of-the-art medical centre with a grass roof. NHS West Essex has submitted a full planning...

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BRENTWOOD: Vomiting bug outbreak hits hospitals

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

A WINTER vomiting bug has closed three wards at Brentwood's main acute hospital. At present three wards at Queen's Hospital in Romford have been shut...

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BASILDON: Hospital confirms two cases of Legionnaires' disease

Friday, January 08, 2010

TWO patients have contracted Legionnaires' disease, hospital chiefs have confirmed. Both patients at Basildon District Hospital have responded to...

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BASILDON: Hospital patients tested for legionnaires disease

Monday, January 04, 2010

AN investigation is underway after two suspected cases of legionnaires disease were reported at Basildon Hospital. Swabs from both patients, who were...

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