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Local dignitaries have been given a first look inside the new Pitsea Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC).

A newly expanded £8.9million Emergency Department (ED), marking a major step forward in improving urgent and emergency care, has opened at Southend Hospital.

A state‑of‑the‑art MRI scanner has been lifted into place at the new Braintree Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC). 

Plans to upgrade the helipad at Basildon Hospital has been given the green light, meaning better care for heart patients who need emergency support.

As temperatures rise once more - with several of the hottest days on record already logged this year - families are bracing for another spell of sweltering heat. 

After six weeks of the installation of almost 160 modular units by crane, the epic and exciting shape of things to come at Pitsea Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) can be finally seen.

A brand-new support group is bringing heart patients with an underdiagnosed condition together to talk about their experiences.

A major refurbishment has boosted safety and modernised high quality patient care at an Essex Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

Staff and volunteers from Essex hospitals are celebrating after being named finalists in the sixth annual Shine Awards, following a record-breaking year of nominations.

Flag-raising ceremonies took place earlier this week across Broomfield, Basildon, and Southend hospitals in celebration of Armed Forces Week.