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Saturday, February 15, 2025

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Get active for MRI

NEW TOTAL: $1.76M Fundraiser bowls tournament SWAN Hill Bowls Club is inviting the community to support the Mallee MRI Appeal at their special fundraising tournament on Sunday, March 23. Organiser Lynda King said entries were already coming in to make...

11 hours ago
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Moulamein gets together for men’s health

THE Moulamein community is coming together to provide healthcare resources for men and have a social evening for at the Moulamein Bowling Club from 5pm tomorrow night. Speakers will start at 7:30pm with AFL personalities Brian ‘BT’...

14 Feb 2025
Health

Lunchboxes Go, Grow, Glow

THE 2025 school year is officially underway and with new uniforms sorted, stationery packs ordered and haircuts taken care of, you’re absolutely nailing the back-to-school preparations. But then, it hits you, the daily task of packing lunchboxes...

14 Feb 2025
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New defibrillator for town

A DEFIBRILLATOR has been installed on Monash Avenue in Nyah West, near the IGA, by the Nyah District Action Group. Committee member Harry Schlegel said while there are other defibrillators around Nyah District, the group has wanted one the community...

12 Feb 2025
Health

Donate blood

KEEP the Valentine’s love going and donate blood at the Red Cross mobile van in the Curlewis car park from February 24. Places are filling fast, so book your appointment now.

10 Feb 2025
Health

Skin cancer warning over summer

PEOPLE in the regions, especially men, have been urged to stay vigilant about sun protection during summer, as data shows melanoma diagnoses are on the rise. Cancer Council Victoria’s SunSmart program found people living in regional areas, and men...

08 Feb 2025
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Waiting room next in new Kapel Telkuna space

KAPEL Telkuna’s new location is expanding the capacity for healthcare services to provide access to Aboriginal patients. Manager Charmain Anton has big plans for the new office at 44 High Street, Swan Hill, across from the emergency...

07 Feb 2025
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Talking about better mental health

A MENTAL health first aid course is being offered to Balranald locals by the Strengthening Community Access Inclusion and Wellbeing Advisory Committee. Held on March 3 and 4 at the Theatre Royal, the course is a free, with all members of the...

05 Feb 2025
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New year, new asthma plan

AS children return to school, Asthma Australia is urging parents to update their child’s Asthma Action Plan. Just like packing a school hat, this simple step helps ensure your child’s asthma is well managed, and helps teachers...

04 Feb 2025
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Turning upside down for cancer prevention

The GuardianEACH year in Australia about 1815 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer. In most cases the cancer will be diagnosed at an advanced stage, where it is very difficult to treat. That is why the team at Ovarian Cancer Australia are...

03 Feb 2025
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New ED coming up to speed

ONLY small “teething” issues have been reported since Swan Hill District Health treated its first patient at the new emergency department. An open day prior to the official opening on December 11 attracted more than 700 people, with tours of the...

31 Jan 2025
Health

Health network aims for close care

PATIENTS at Swan Hill District Health have been assured care won’t be compromised by the establishment of Local Health Service Networks. As part of the Victorian Government initiative, SHDH has been grouped into a network with other health services...

24 Jan 2025
Community

Bringing health care home

AINSLEY O’Bryan has experience navigating the challenges of accessing essential medical imaging while balancing parenting and being a business owner in Swan Hill. When debilitating hip and back pain struck, Ainsley embarked on...

19 Jan 2025
Health

Clinic making positive moves

THE Swan Hill Primary Health Medical Centre moved from its previous location to the new McCrae Street site at the end of October 2024. Since the relocation, the clinic has treated more than 15,000 patients with an average wait time of...

18 Jan 2025
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Six defibrillators now in region

THE Swan Hill region now has six publicly-available, automated external defibrillators, thanks to a flood recovery and resilience grants program. Swan Hill Council director of development and planning Michelle Grainger expressed delight at the...

12 Jan 2025
Health

Probable Japanese encephalitis case prompts warning

AN urgent health warning has been issued after a “probable” human case of Japanese encephalitis was identified in a resident of northern Victoria. Acting chief health officer Dr Christian McGrath said it was the first case of JE in Victoria this...

10 Jan 2025