Health
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Health at the heart of student’s effort
LOCAL nursing students have been getting a gauge of the heart health of the community by offering free blood pressure checks. The team of students…
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Hospital’s outcomes focus amid merger talks
MILDURA Base Public Hospital’s top official says “it’s business as usual for us” ahead of a State Government decision on whether to merge cash-strapped health…
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Drug treatment site could be known soon
THE preferred site for Mildura’s $36 million alcohol and other drugs treatment facility is expected to be known “in coming months”. The new adult residential…
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Credentialed pharmacist honoured
LOCAL GP pharmacist consultant Brooke Shelly has gained recognition for her professional excellence, taking home the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s Credentialed Pharmacist of the Year…
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Nurses celebrated ahead of special day
THE value and importance of nurses will be celebrated around the world this weekend as part of International Nurses Day. Observed internationally on May 12…
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Ambos issue vax call ahead of winter
WITH winter right around the corner, a spokesperson for the state’s ambulance service has issued a call for people to get flu and COVID-19 vaccinations…
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Top Trends & Developments In Australia’s Healthcare Sector
Australian researchers and healthcare professionals are not averse to being pioneers. Our healthcare sector has a rich history of conducting groundbreaking research alongside extensive clinical…
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After-hours consults at Ouyen Pharmacy
OUYEN pharmacist Alexander Look is now providing one-on-one private consultations at his store from 5pm and 7pm, Monday to Friday. Mr Look said the additional…
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Hospital pressures on the rise
MILDURA Base Public Hospital could face a forced amalgamation as part of a billion-dollar bailout of cash-strapped hospitals in next month’s State Budget, according to…
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Aged care expands
A NEW aged-care facility is set to be built in central Mildura, allowing the aging population to continue to find care close to home. Princes…
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Lifting lid on Parkinson’s mystery
MEMBERS of the Mildura Parkinson’s Support Group spent a large portion of Thursday educating passers-by about the complex, misunderstood and sometimes misdiagnosed disease. Affecting more…
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Northern Mallee Health Connect leveraging virtual care platforms to help patients stay close to loved ones
WHEN unwell, no one wants to be far away from home. Now, the Northern Mallee Health Connect project is helping patients from Ouyen and the…