Health
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Nurses share their caring ambitions
SUNRAYSIA’S nursing students and professionals were recognised and celebrated this week as a part of International Nurses Day and International Day of the Midwife. Members…
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‘Priority’ health care centre open just one day a week
A PLAN to relieve pressure on Mildura Base Public Hospital’s besieged emergency department is finally swinging into action, more than six months after it was…
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Health fund hands $6m to members
ELIGIBLE Mildura Health Fund (MHF) members will soon receive an additional cashback, as the organisation returns $6 million to its members. MHF received fewer member…
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Making visit to doctors or hospital bearable
A PROGRAM aiming to alleviate “white coat anxiety” in children visited Red Cliffs Primary School on Friday. The Monash Teddy Bear Hospital is a not-for-profit…
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Smart glasses to link hospitals
EMERGENCY Department staff at Mildura Base Public Hospital could soon be wearing smart glasses to connect with experts in Melbourne. A partnership has been formed…
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Mildura ambo response times among best in state
AMBULANCE Victoria response times for Mildura are among the best in the state. Data released by Ambulance Victoria this week showed response times of the…
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Government not budging on health plan release
THE Victorian government’s masterplan for health care in the northern Mallee is now a year overdue and Mildura MP Jade Benham says “the pressure is…
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Luncheon honours late surgeon, raises funds for scholarships
SUNRAYSIA remembers Dr Kevin Chambers as a larger-than-life character – a man who dedicated his entire life to serving the community. Many of the doctors working…
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Talks highlight Mildura mental health strain
ABOUT 20 health professionals attended a Mildura round table discussion this week, highlighting the system’s current pressure points. Clinicians, as well as health-care and service…
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Sophie’s bravery is a cut above
SOPHIE Morton has faced a potentially life-threatening medical condition, and now the courageous 10-year-old is determined to help others who face a battle with cancer.…
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Warning on wild mushrooms
SUNRAYSIA residents are being warned of the dangers of consuming wild mushrooms, as wet and cooler weather provides ideal growing conditions for certain poisonous species. The…
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RFDS strengthens ties to Robinvale
THE Royal Flying Doctor Service Victoria will officially acquire the Robinvale District Medical Centre in May this year. RFDS Victoria has been in consultation with…
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