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1. 1. Nurses receive awards for helping hip and knee replacement patients at Trafford General

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 11 October 2011 A nurse who transformed the care of hip and knee replacement patients so they recover almost twice as quickly has been given a top award. Senior orthopaedics nurse Elaine Paul, from Hale, played a vital role in introducing a new programme for patients at Trafford General last autumn.

2. 2. Wythenshawe hospital slammed after medical student loses memory stick with personal details of 87 patients

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 07 September 2011 A medical student lost sensitive personal information relating to 87 patients after storing them on a unprotected memory stick.

3. 3. NHS reform row is a storm in a teacup, says Andrew Lansley

   Manchester Evening News, Saturday 21 May 2011 Health secretary Andrew Lansley has insisted he isn’t worried about losing his job – despite David Cameron announcing a pause in controversial NHS reforms.

4. 4. Divided nation: North-south health gap worst for 40 years

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 16 February 2011 Thousands of people a year from the north are dying earlier than they would have if they lived in the south of England, researchers at Manchester University say.

5. 5. Final phase for new face of healthcare in region

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 30 July 2010 The new face of Manchester’s healthcare is revealed today as a £500m building project enters its final phase.

6. 6. 'Bill of rights' for all newborn babies

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 12 April 2010 Newborn babies in Greater Manchester are to be given a ‘Bill of Rights’ to improve their chances of a long and healthy life.

7. 7. 'Burger tax' to help fight war on cancer

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 05 April 2010 Health chiefs in Greater Manchester want to bring in a tax on fatty foods – and promote the sale of healthy snacks.

8. 8. Legacy of pioneer surgeon is celebrated

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 16 November 2009 A SURGEON who revolutionised the way sick children are cared for in the NHS 50 years ago will be remembered at a special conference.

9. 9. Life-saver jab hits high street

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 11 September 2009 A HIGH-street store has launched a vaccination service to protect women against cervical cancer, with four stores in Greater Manchester taking part.

10. 10. Obesity fuels diabetes 'time-bomb'

    Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 25 February 2009 A RISING tide of obesity is fuelling an increase in the `time bomb' disease of diabetes. More than 100,000 people in Greater Manchester have the condition and it is becoming much more common in younger people and even children.

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