Health
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Health care vow follows NSW inquiry
THE NSW Government pledged to strengthen health care in rural and regional NSW following the publication of the findings and recommendations of the NSW parliamentary…
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Robinvale District Health Services reopens Urgent Care Centre
ROBINVALE District Health Services (RDHS) was forced to close its main campus and enact visitor restrictions last Monday as a result of a number of…
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Hospital redevelopment moves step closer to construction
THE redevelopment of Swan Hill hospital’s emergency department has moved a step closer, with the much-needed project progressing to the detailed design phase. Key user…
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Ongoing threat of mozzie virus still not clear
AGRICULTURE Victoria says it’s working closely with both the pig and horse industries to contain the ongoing Japanese encephalitis outbreak. There are now a total…
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Keeping a close eye on vision loss
MACULAR disease is the leading cause of blindness and severe vision loss in Australia, and residents of the Swan Hill and Gannawarra communities are being…
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Managing medications with online scripts
MARRABOOR pharmacist Jarred Kiel is keen to get community members across managing medications online. While patients are always welcome to drop in and get in-person…
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Check-ups crucial for tip-top teeth
Why is my regular dental check-up so important? A regular dental check-up is of the utmost necessity to keep your oral health in the best…
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Swan Hill avoids post-Easter COVID surge
SWAN Hill has avoided a post-Easter spike in recorded COVID-19 cases. Health experts had predicted a surge in post-Easter cases of COVID-19 with more family…
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Patient privacy is a matter of trust
THE theme for Privacy Awareness Week (PAW) 2022, which runs from May 2 to 8, is privacy – the foundation of trust. PAW is an…
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Local study seeks solutions to mental health stigma
TECHNOLOGY and respected mental health “champions” should be used to break down the barrier of stigma that is preventing young people from accessing support services,…
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