Health
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Buloke introduces new home care providers
FOUR service providers have been appointed to deliver contracted independent support services for the Buloke council area. The council recently opted out of the Commonwealth…
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Free JE jabs
FREE Japanese encephalitis vaccinations are being offered to protect Victorians from the mosquito borne virus – with a focus on Northern Victoria. The Victorian State…
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Cancer ‘time-bomb’
MORE than 1000 regional people could be living with undiagnosed cancer and Cancer Council Victoria is urging anyone with unexplained symptoms to take swift action.…
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Healing hands – and feet
GETTING wound care right, with the right diagnoses and the right treatment at the right time, is the theme of Wound Awareness Week 2023. More…
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Spring a time to manage allergies
THE sun is starting to warm up after the cold winter, tree blossoms are beginning to sprout and footy finals is upon us. For many…
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Skins checks a serious matter
THERE is a serious backlog in people that need to have skin checks due to the COVID pandemic, when phone and video consultations became the…
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Digital shift for patient records
DOCTORS and nurses across the Loddon and Mallee regions will be able to spend less time on paperwork, as the State Government moves to modernise…
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Dental waiting list grows
THE average wait time for public dental treatment in northern Victoria is just above the state average of 16.9 months. Recent data from the Australian…
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Dental care to improve – that’s the tooth
ADULTS across the Balranald region will be able to see a public dentist closer to home, thanks to a new agreement between Far West Local…
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Polish up on oral health
TAKING steps to care for your teeth and gums is important to maintain good oral health and keep your teeth for life. This week is…
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