Health
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Base surge puts on pressure
WITH the colder months bringing an increase in colds, the flu and other respiratory illnesses, the Mildura Base Public Hospital leadership have encouraged patients with…
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Ambo response times stable
AMBULANCE Victoria has released the response time performance of the past year showing the average responses under 15 minutes by Mildura’s local government area has…
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Spare the shame, share the dignity
PERIOD poverty not-for-profit Share the Dignity’s product drive will run for the entire month of August with collection points open at Woolworths. According to Share…
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Influenza immunisations encouraged
CASES of influenza B are being recorded at a comparatively higher proportion this season than 2024, as rates of vaccinations in young children slow. In…
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Lifeblood eases donation restrictions
CANCER patients are aware of the importance of blood donations as they are the largest donor recipients in Australia needing thousands of donations each week.…
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Virtual health clinic helps Victorian women
THE launch of a virtual women’s health clinic will allow for Victorian women and girls of any age to access free, expert medical advice, treatment…
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Medical specialists showcase skills
SOME 60 GPs and specialists from the Sunraysia medical community came together on Thursday night for an evening of collaboration and connection. The Mildura Health…
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Local trainer helping mums get fit themselves
THE saying “You cannot pour from an empty cup” is a metaphor explaining that you can’t care for others if you are depleted yourself. It’s…
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Paediatric health at heart of donation
THE new cardiac unit of the Mildura Base Public Hospital will soon be fitted with specialised equipment including a paediatric ultrasound probe thanks to a…
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Sun safe skin checks – Wentworth Shire Council meeting briefs
Sun safe skin checks A REQUEST for financial assistance in bringing the Australian Skin Cancer Foundation Skin Check Truck to the Wentworth region was approved…
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Local couple share cancer comeback
TWO long-time residents of Mildura diagnosed with cancer months apart are using their story to encourage others to take screening seriously. After finding a sore…
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Plasma donations coming soon
Mildura Lifeblood Donor Centre will soon have to stock up on their tasty treats when the venue begins to take plasma donations in January next…
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