Health
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Butler hits back over pharmacy changes
FEDERAL Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler has rebutted concerns surrounding controversial changes to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. The Pharmacy Guild of Australia,…
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Fee cut to hit hard, says Lake Boga pharmacist
SMALL regional and country pharmacies say they face financial ruin when the Federal Government’s scheme to expand prescriptions from one month to two takes effect…
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Ambo response times grow
AMBULANCES are arriving to time-critical “lights and siren” patients slower than the same reporting period 12 months ago, according to new performance data. Ambulance Victoria…
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New cancer centre a game-changer
CANCER patients in the Mallee won’t need to travel hundreds of kilometres for radiation treatment, with the $12 million Mildura Health Icon Cancer Centre now…
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Free cancer wellness program
SWAN Hill residents affected by cancer can plan for life after treatment at a free cancer wellness program next month. Information for people who have…
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Doctor into the rotation
THE Swan Hill community is set to benefit from the arrival of a new doctor in town. In a first-of-its-kind relationship, Swan Hill District Health…
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Plea for booster jabs as COVID rates soar
COVID deaths and hospitalisations across the state have soared, amid pleas for Victorians to get booster jabs to stem the spread. Thirty COVID deaths were…
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Flying Doctor takes over Robinvale clinic
THE Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Victoria will officially acquire the Robinvale District Medical Centre (RDMC) next month. RFDS Victoria has been in consultation with…
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Prepare for flu season
NEW research shows many Australians are becoming complacent about influenza this upcoming flu season. According to the latest data, there had been almost 14,500 confirmed…
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Protect against bites, virus survivor warns
A JAPANESE encephalitis survivor is calling on the community to protect itself against mosquitos during the Easter camping period. Victoria has recorded three deaths from…
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