Health
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Why taking a break can make you a better carer for your loved one
Caring for a loved one is one of the most generous and emotionally rewarding roles a person can take on. But it’s also demanding, both…
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What to expect when moving into residential aged care — a guide for families
Making the decision to move a loved one into residential aged care is never easy. It’s a transition that brings emotional, practical, and logistical challenges…
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IVF birth first of many
STAFF at Mildura Base Public Hospital have announced the arrival of the first baby born under a new public IVF program. Stemming from plans initiated…
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Merbein’s Heart Safe tennis club
A NEW automated external defibrillator is being installed in Merbein at the Kenny Park Tennis Club, boosting the town’s ability to respond to cardiac arrests.…
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Rural men urged to see GP
TO acknowledge International Men’s Health Week, Australia’s peak organisation for rural, remote and First Nations healthcare is backing a nationwide campaign aimed at encouraging men…
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Calls for caution as JEV heads south
WITH Japanese encephalitis virus, or JEV, spreading further south of Australia, and into parts of Victoria and New South Wales, health experts are warning the…
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Public or private: Cupper goes Benham on hospital management
FORMER Mildura state MP and candidate at next year’s election Ali Cupper has accused sitting member Jade Benham of “double-speak” over future management of the…
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Historic site to help grow healthcare service
JUST six months after becoming new business owners of Ontario Family Practice, Dr Travis Taggert and Dr Lucy Haymes show no signs of slowing down,…
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Docs don crazy socks for serious cause
STAFF at Mildura Base Public Hospital have shown their support for a mental health and wellbeing effort focused on regional, rural and remote doctors. Friday…
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Local finalists in rural health awards
SOME of Sunraysia’s rural and regional healthcare workers have been announced as finalists for the 2025 Victorian Rural Health Awards. On of those on the…
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Regulator’s visit was ‘insightful’
VICTORIA’S Social Services Regulator says a visit to Mildura on Friday to meet with two local services and learn about the work they are doing…
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Robinvale to shape creative therapies
A NEW mental health initiative from Murray PHN focusing on creative therapies is being piloted in Robinvale. The two-year pilot will offer music and art…
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