Health
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Free vaccine for mozzie-borne bug
SWAN Hill residents will have access to a Japanese encephalitis vaccine after the Victorian Government announced an expansion of the eligibility criteria to include the…
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Hospital start welcome, but backers want full development
THE Swan Hill community has welcomed last week’s announcement that construction of Swan Hill District Health’s (SHDH) new emergency department is set to begin this…
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Policy shift will cut health staff: MP
MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster is deeply concerned that a change in Distribution Priority Area policy will have devastating impacts on regional health care, particularly…
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Vaccine access expanded to Far West
PEOPLE eligible for the Japanese encephalitis (JE) vaccine are being urged to come forward, with access to the vaccine now expanded to include priority groups…
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COVID vaccine for kids under five
THE Federal Government has accepted a recommendation from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) to make a Moderna COVID-19 vaccine available to children…
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The truth on tooth-brushing
Does it matter if you brush your teeth? Yes! And here are a few reasons why. The Australian Dental Association recommends brushing your teeth twice…
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Winter risky for skin conditions
AS we enter the final month of winter, Marraboor Pharmacy is urging its customers to be extra vigilant about looking after their skin. The cooler…
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Praise for Swan Hill’s medical mentorship of Monash students
MONASH University School of Rural Health Professor Shane Bullock praised the workforce at Swan Hill District Health (SHDH) for their expertise and mentorship of the…
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ED IS ON THE WAY -Work to start on ‘world-class’ facility
CONSTRUCTION of Swan Hill District Health’s (SHDH) new emergency department is set to start, with the Victorian Government today announcing early works will begin later…
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Trainee GP’s pathway to coveted uni place
INTRIGUED by big computer systems and an appetite for decision-making on his feet, Ollie Little always seemed destined for a career in aviation. But add…
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