NHS joins forces with football club to tackle 'silent killer' pitchside

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FOOTBALL fans scanned more than the match stats at Good Friday’s Southend United game, thanks to an innovative partnership between the local NHS and the club that is helping to raise awareness of the ‘silent killer’ putting thousands of fans at risk. On Friday 18 April, NHS Mid and South Essex teamed up with Southend […]

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