Health
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Local overdose deaths fall
MILDURA has recorded one of the regional Victoria’s lowest annual number of drug overdose deaths in the past decade despite figures across the state at…
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Don’t delay on breast screening
MORE than half of the women in far west NSW aged 50 to 74 are overdue for a breast screening. Women aged 50 to 74…
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Sessions focus women’s health
A REGIONAL health group is seeking to put the spotlight on a key part of women’s health next month. As World Menopause Day is set…
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New tech for hospital
HIGH-tech equipment has been rolled out at Mildura Base Public Hospital in a first for Victoria. Announced last week, the new equipment includes advanced patient…
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Health services confirm expanded partnership
A PARTNERSHIP between Mallee health services will hopefully be formalised in the coming months with the aim of strengthening the local health system and improving…
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Language can be barrier to better health
A NEW report by the Murray Primary Health Network has examined the benefits and challenges of multiculturalism in the region. Within Murray PHN’s catchment, the…
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Webster keeps up donor drive
A EFFORT to include organ donor status on drivers licences nationwide is being pushed by Member for Mallee Dr Anne Webster. As co-chair of the…
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New start for Mallee hearts
NINE new automated external defibrillators have been donated by the Ouyen Patchewollock Ambulance Auxiliary to local community groups. AEDs can be used if someone is…
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Benham backs closer health service links
A LOCAL MP has backed the further formalisation of partnerships between some of the region’s health services. Speaking in Victorian Parliament in late August on…
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Training trial aims to bring in rural doctors
MILDURA Base Public Hospital has been selected as one of three pilot sites in Victoria to trial a new placement model for upcoming doctors. In…
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Agencies team up for cancer support
A NEW partnership has been formed between Mildura Health Fund and Sunraysia Cancer Resources. The combined effort is aiming to improve access to support for…
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Injury clinic already set for 2025
WITH a whopping 230 injuries through the doors to date and more predicted to come during the finals, founder of the Ryan Legal Sunraysia Football…
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