Health
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Dedicated prostate cancer care
PROSTATE cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia, with more than 25,000 men diagnosed each year. In the Swan Hill region, only 22.1…
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New health hubs in the north-west
TWO communities in the Gannawarra Shire will soon have new health-care hubs to complement existing services. The first four hubs to be announced will be…
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No cuts to paramedics
AMBULANCE Victoria has rejected reports it was reducing specialist paramedic services in Swan Hill. According to reports in the Herald Sun, Ambulance Victoria was considering…
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Heat link to chest pain
AMBULANCE Victoria paramedics are urging people to stay cool to avoid heat-related chest pains as temperatures are forecast to exceed 40 degrees on Thursday. A…
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Shingles risk over vaccine ‘shortage’
MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster says her constituents are in danger of contracting shingles after the Federal Government’s “mishandling” of a “now severe” shortage of…
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Health service’s self-check up
ROBINVALE District Health Services is looking to do more than be all things medical to the community it serves. It now wants members of the…
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LASIK vs. PRK: Comparing Laser Eye Surgery Techniques
Laser eye surgery has become popular for people looking to reduce their dependency on glasses or contact lenses. LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) and PRK…
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Community gives thanks for Dr Stewart Booth
THE Swan Hill health industry has led tributes to a respected and popular doctor after his shock death on Tuesday. Dr Stewart Booth, 71, recently…
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Keen vision helps learning
EVERY parent wants to ensure their child reaches all their developmental and educational milestones. But for a child to perform at their best, their eyes…
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Self-care for school return
THE return of a new school year can be full of emotions. There’s excitement for students looking forward to reuniting with friends after the summer…
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