Health
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Connection between mental health and teeth
THIS month, from October 10-14, we are celebrating Mental Health Week and we wanted to talk about how our dental health has a direct correlation…
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Season for irritation
THE weather is warming up, tree blossoms are sprouting, footy finals fever is over and those of us with allergies are starting to experience sneezing,…
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Pause, reflect, reconnect
HEADSPACE Swan Hill is encouraging young people to slow down and take time to prioritise their mental health this headspace day. Headspace Day, held on…
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Jabs to protect from mosquito virus
INCREASED rainfall and the threat of Japanese encephalitis has prompted the rollout of a vaccination program within Swan Hill’s shire, starting next week. Swan Hill…
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A real medical emergency
ASKING “could it be sepsis?” can help to save the lives of many Australians, especially during September’s sepsis awareness month. Sepsis is a life-threatening condition…
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Pay for pandemic leave to stay
PANDEMIC leave payments will remain for as long as all the states and territories have mandatory isolation requirements in place. National Cabinet met virtually on…
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Vaccination clinic to close
THE public vaccination clinic at the Balranald Multipurpose Service will close permanently at the end of the month. The public is urged not to miss…
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Free access to Encephalitis vaccine
BALRANALD residents will now be able to be better protected from Japanese Encephalitis, with the NSW government expanding free access to the vaccine. People presently…
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Dalton pushes for patient staff ratios
HEALTHCARE staff and patients across NSW remain worried they will be at risk following the NSW government’s response to an inquiry into rural, regional and…
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Vacant beds in Robinvale doctor shortage
TWENTY medical beds are lying vacant in Robinvale in the middle of a health crisis, as the local health service struggles to find doctors and…
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