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Tuesday, November 26, 2024

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Meet the SHDH emergency team

THE emergency department is an integral part of Swan Hill District Health’s care provision. It’s the essential service the community turns to in times of crisis providing both general emergency care and quite often critical life support. In the...

25 Nov 2024
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Club serves a health winner

MURRAYDALE Tennis Club is leaving a legacy of a healthy, active community, through a $6000 donation to the Mallee MRI Appeal and $1000 to five schools around the region. Club secretary Sue Hopkins said the appeal was the top priority for their...

25 Nov 2024
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Health workers on the pulse

SWAN Hill District Health has its finger on the pulse when it comes to finding unique ways to improve health access. SHDH was announced winner in the partnership in healthcare category for I-HEART – a virtual regional heart failure service in...

23 Nov 2024
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Holts joins MRI cause

HOLTS, an iconic local business now in its fourth generation, has generously donated $30,000 to the Swan Hill District Health’s Mallee MRI Appeal and made a significant contribution to our community’s health and wellbeing. This generous donation is...

22 Nov 2024
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New ED open date set

THE new and highly anticipated Swan Hill District Health emergency department will officially open and be accepting patients from 8.01am on Wednesday, December 11. In the lead-up, SHDH is opening the doors for the community to celebrate...

21 Nov 2024
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Swan Hill District Health in running for Victorian Public Healthcare Awards

THE heart rate is rising at Swan Hill District Health ahead of tonight’s Victorian Public Healthcare Awards. SHDH is a finalist in the partnership in healthcare category for I-HEART - a virtual regional heart failure service in partnership with...

19 Nov 2024
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Community service improving mens sexual health

A NEW confidential sexual health service has been developed for men at Community Health. It is provided by a nurse practitioner specialising in reproductive and sexual health. This is a free service in which men are able to obtain a sexual health...

10 Nov 2024
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A legacy of care

SWAN Hill District Health (SHDH) is honouring the memory of John and Elva Piper due to a generous bequest from their estate. Their collective donation of more than $1 million was received in 2021 and has been instrumental in establishing...

08 Nov 2024
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Have say on ambos

MEMBER for Murray Plains Peter Walsh has urged people to make submissions to an inquiry into the performance, workplace culture, and procurement practices of Ambulance Victoria. Mr Walsh said “overworked and undermanned” paramedics...

27 Oct 2024
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Harvesters can join medical pursuit

GRAIN farmers can now donate to the Mallee MRI Appeal at receival sites throughout harvest using the Swan Hill District Health National Grower Register card. North West Ag Services, AGRIvision Consultants and Pearsons Group have collaborated on this...

25 Oct 2024
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Huge $50K contribution for MRI Appeal

ACE RADIO Network, operators of 3SH and Mixx FM in Swan Hill have contributed $50,000 to the Mallee MRI Appeal through their philanthropic arm, the Hanbury Foundation. Owner and chairman Rowly Paterson said the network has a longstanding commitment...

25 Oct 2024
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She won’t be right, mate

PARAMEDIC Tom Connellan understands that in farming, a lot of things can come down to chance, but experience tells him that staying safe should not be one of them. From growing up on his family’s sheep, cattle and cropping farm to now...

23 Oct 2024
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Celebrating carers

PEOPLE who provide unpaid emotional and practical care to family and friends are being celebrated and encouraged to access free local support services during National Carers Week. National Carers Week, from October 13-19, aims to recognise and raise...

18 Oct 2024
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17 Oct 2024
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Making head space

HEADSPACE Swan Hill held workshops at primary schools around the region to build connections with young people and promote this year’s theme of “Pause. Reflect. Reconnect”. Manager Hayley Neuschafer said the mindfulness activities of rock...

15 Oct 2024
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Screen time helps MRI push

INNER Wheel donated $7500 to Swan Hill District Health to go towards the purchase of an MRI machine for the hospital, raised through donations and their screening of A Horse Named Winx. Treasurer Wendy Witty thanked everyone for their support...

12 Oct 2024
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Overdose deaths ‘troubling’

SWAN Hill and Gannawarra were among regions that recorded Victoria’s lowest annual numbers for drug overdose deaths in the past decade, despite figures across the state being at near-record highs. According to data released this week by...

12 Oct 2024