Health
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Plea after cancer fight
AS a Swan Hill councillor, Les McPhee is loud and proud of his community. He defends it, but he recently had to fight his own…
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Brave migrants share stories of struggle
HEADSPACE Swan Hill is encouraging young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds to reach out for support with their mental health in their new “Strength…
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Free help for cancer survivors
RESIDENTS affected by cancer can now receive help in planning for life after treatment, with a free, two-week Cancer Wellness program coming to Swan Hill…
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Keep RATs tests free
THE federal government’s decision to discontinue providing access to free rapid antigen tests for vulnerable members of the community may have “ripple effects” on people’s…
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New guide to youth crisis support
HEADSPACE Swan Hill, in partnership with the Murray Mallee Local Learning and Employment Network have launched a new resource to assist young people to access…
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Visitor restrictions return to Swan Hill hospital
SWAN Hill District Health (SHDH) has reintroduced visitor restrictions as COVID cases continue to surge in the area. Up to two visitors per patient, per…
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Free rapid antigen tests for vulnerable people
THE NSW Government will provide free rapid antigen test kits (RATs) to vulnerable communities across the state. Expanding its existing program, NSW will now provide…
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Renewed focus on prevention and early intervention
MURRAY Primary Health Network has put a renewed focus on prevention and early intervention, managing complex care in the community and targeting sustainable rural health…
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Monitoring vaccine demand
SWAN Hill District Health (SHDH) says it will monitor demand for the fourth COVID-19 vaccine before reinstating the vaccination hub. SHDH acting chief executive Chloe…
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‘We’re in for a surge’, warns Swan Hill acting health chief
HEALTH authorities are bracing for a surge in the number of new COVID-19 infections as wastewater detections increase across the state. Swan Hill District Health…
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