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We're making sure planned hip and knee operations continue this winter
Hospitals’ renal service helps make medical breakthrough
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East Kent residents urged to help shape future stroke services
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Consultation launches on proposed improvements to stroke services in Kent and Medway
Massive improvement proposed for stroke services in Kent and Medway
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NHS leaders call for new medical school
A&E waits improving across east Kent
East Kent Hospitals urges people to be prepared for flu and winter
East Kent Hospitals is focused on improving waiting times for patients
East Kent Hospitals appoints Susan Acott as interim chief executive
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Ben is the top trainee in the country
Exciting haemophilia research to start at Kent & Canterbury
Come and have your say: Maternity services in east Kent
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Patient Story - Stroke survivor Graham Lewis
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CQC recognises significant improvements for East Kent Hospitals’ patients
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WHH NICU takes further steps to Baby Bliss Charter
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Transforming health and social care in Kent and Medway - what this means for our hospitals
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