Health
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Preventing gum disease
Are you getting ‘long in the tooth’? And no, we are not referring to your age! Have you noticed some people seem to have rather…
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Age affects what we see
ANYONE heading into their 40s and 50s can expect to notice gradual changes in their vision that are a perfectly normal part of the ageing…
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Lifeline change reflects local focus
THE region’s Lifeline service has changed its name to “better identify the region” and the communities it supports. Lifeline Central Victoria and Mallee will now…
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‘Bad feeling’ on drug purchase
A RESPECTED Swan Hill secondary teacher who took his own life told his family he “struggled being confined to his apartment” during the first months…
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What is oral cancer?
MISSED your last dental check-up? Here is a very good reason not to miss your next one. Oral cancer is a potentially fatal disease that…
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MTHCS new head on the right track
THE new interim chief executive officer for Mallee Track Health and Community Services is Tracey Wilson. Board chair John Papatheohari said the service was “delighted”…
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Show heart some love
MARRABOOR Pharmacy pharmacist Jarred Kiel is urging people to “show your heart some love” and to keep on top of their blood pressure. Blood pressure…
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Fighting cancer together
Cancer outpatient services SWAN Hill District Health’s cancer care services are designed to provide a supportive and welcoming environment for patients and families with a…
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Eyes are still at UV risk
AT this time of year the weather is normally getting warmer, harvest should be under way and we’d be looking to get the boat out…
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Funds for medical staff beds
SWAN Hill District Health (SHDH) has received $100,000 from the Victorian Government to respond to growing demand by increasing staff accommodation. Minister for Health Mary-Anne…
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