Health
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SHDS supports residents to stay at home
AT Swan Hill District Health, the team appreciates how special “home” is to you and wants you to enjoy staying at home for as long…
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Insurer puts down new roots
ON the back of commencing full-time operations in Swan Hill this year, Mildura Health Fund has opened its new office. Mildura Health Fund first introduced…
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Students fill doctor gap
MEDICAL students are undertaking years of placements in the Mallee to address the region’s doctor shortage. Charles Sturt University and Monash University has partnered with…
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Kids’ flu jabs lagging
THE Victorian Department of Health is urging parents to book their children in for their free flu vaccination, as cases of the virus surge across…
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Funding boost for women’s health
WOMEN’S Health Loddon Mallee has been selected to share in State Government funding. An allocation of $18 million in funding from the state budget will…
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Indigenous health prioritised with specialist unit
DID you know Swan Hill District Health has an Aboriginal health unit? Kapel Telkuna is managed by three staff members Charmain Anton, Debra Chaplin and…
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Balranald closure increases Swan Hill doctor demand
LOCALS have told The Guardian that they have found it difficult to consult with a doctor in Swan Hill for the last few weeks. Swan…
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Rural health told to expect budget slash
HOSPITALS across regional Victoria may have their budgets cut up to 30 per cent in the next financial year, leaving hospitals to dip into their…
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Balranald community takes action to prevent suicide
Anyone requiring urgent help can call Lifeline’s 24-hour number, 13 11 14. For crisis support, call Beyond Blue, 1300 224 636, headspace, 1800 650 890,…
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Cancer checks help men most
MEN across the Swan Hill regional are being reminded about the importance of early preventive action to reduce their risk of cancer this Men’s Health…
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