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More patients are reaping the benefits of a life-saving heart procedure, thanks to a new catheter lab opened at the world-renowned Essex Cardiothoracic Centre (CTC).

A UK-first virtual reality (VR) tool for doctors is helping train them to become more confident carrying out advanced and complicated procedures.

Hundreds of patients who need their heart rhythm monitored have been having it done remotely thanks to an app that is helping avoid regular trips to hospital.

Nurses with years of experience have been helping support and provide guidance to new nurses at Broomfield Hospital.

Patients are finding it easier to eat during mealtimes in hospital, thanks to new specialist cutlery.

Residents are invited to join a virtual information event which will share plans about the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) being built at the St Michael’s Hospital site in Braintree.

The children’s nursery at Southend Hospital has been rated ’good’ in all areas in its latest Ofsted report.

Residents in Southend are set to benefit from a new health centre offering diagnostic tests and scans closer to home.

Following the Government’s announcement of funding for a Community Diagnostic Centre in Pitsea, engagement events have been organised at The Place, to help the public find out more about the proposed Community Diagnostic Centre plans.

Stacey James, 36, from Southend, has been working as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) for the last four years and the former hairdresser has given new meaning to caring with style.