Health
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Stroke telemedicine service a lifesaver
AMBULANCE Victoria’s Stroke Telemedicine service has proven to be a lifesaver for Swan Hill patients who may not otherwise have had access to expert stroke…
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Race on for missed melanomas
MEN are being warned to prioritise skin health by having regular skin checks after new data showed less than a fifth check their skin. SunSmart’s…
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COVID cases falling
THE number of patients with COVID in Victorian hospitals dropped last week, while cases reported also decreased by 28 per cent from the previous week.…
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‘$180 cut’ for scripts
EIGHT health consumer groups have backed 60-day dispensing of PBS medicines, despite concerns raised by a Lake Boga pharmacist. They penned an open letter to…
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Move to tell more organ donor stories
AN AMENDMENT about how organ and tissue donation information is disclosed is being debated in Federal Parliament. The government is seeking to extend the list…
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Vape alert for kids
By Melissa Meehan and Callum Godde YOUNG Victorians are being urged to “see through the haze” as part of the largest anti-vaping campaign in Australia’s…
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Help teeth survive daily grind
Waking up with a sore jaw or tension headache? Bruxism could be the cause. Bruxism is clenching and grinding of the teeth that happens involuntarily.…
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Heroes helping to fight cancer
IN the battle against cancer, there exists an extraordinary team of unsung heroes working tirelessly behind the scenes at Swan Hill District Health, with their…
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A spot of bother for your vision
YOU may have noticed small spots in your vision, which intermittently come and go. But what are these small spots, and what do they mean?…
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Winter flu jabs urged
HEALTH authorities are urging us to roll up our sleeves and get vaccinated before winter flu season arrives. Ahead of an expected spike in flu…
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