Health
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High demand for ED
SWAN Hill District Health is urging the community to save the emergency department for just that – emergencies. A spokesperson for SHDH said the ED…
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Residents needed for research
BALRANALD residents who were previously exposed to Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) are being invited to take part in important medical research aimed at better understanding…
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Get boosted this winter
COMMUNITY transmission of COVID 19 is increasing while vaccinations go down, according to medical experts. The Victorian Chief Health Officer Dr Evelyn Wong has warned…
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Rural men urged to see GP
TO acknowledge International Men’s Health Week, Australia’s peak organisation for rural, remote and First Nations healthcare is backing a nationwide campaign aimed at encouraging men…
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Calls for caution as JEV heads south
WITH Japanese encephalitis virus, or JEV, spreading further south of Australia, and into parts of Victoria and New South Wales, health experts are warning the…
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How to combat bowel cancer
BOWEL cancer continues to take a devastating toll on Australian families, claiming the lives of 101 people each week. Yet, despite its deadly impact, it…
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Blood donor van to roll into region
PEOPLE are rolling up their sleeves and pre-booking donations as the mobile blood donor centre prepares to roll into Swan Hill. The centre will be…
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Free information session on sexual health
SEXUAL health is an essential part of overall well-being, yet it’s often overlooked or surrounded by stigma. Regular screening for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are…
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Connecting Loddon Mallee healthcare
BESPOKE regional healthcare program Connecting the Docs is entering its next phase of growth and consolidation after receiving seed funding from the Victorian Department of…
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Never miss a beat
HEART Week, from May 5-11, provides an opportunity for all Australians to start a conversation about heart health. It gives you the tools to speak…
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