Health
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Mildura woman’s eternal gratitude to life-saving GP
THE very mention of Vivek Mutha’s name brings a tear to the eye of 34-year-old Mildura woman Seketi Moala. But for his skill — kindness…
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Chaffey Aged Care program benefits young and old
CHAFFEY Aged Care is hoping a new program at the facility will shore up Sunraysia’s health workforce while protecting the region’s most vulnerable residents. As…
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Marathon effort results in free mental health clinic for Robinvale
ROBINVALE almond grower Luke Benham has raised over $30,000 to help his hometown run a free, drop-in mental health clinic. Mr Benham in February, pledged…
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Service backs up Mildura needs
THE Mildura region will be supported by a satellite HeadtoHelp mental health clinic to further support residents during the COVID-19 restrictions. Member for Mallee Dr…
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Mildura hospital cancer and cardiac services up for talks
VICTORIAN Premier Daniel Andrews says he will work with the new Mildura Base Public Hospital to improve cardiac and cancer services in the region. Mr…
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Mildura orthodontist leaves with a smile
DR Allan Coveney has been straightening smiles in north-west Victoria for 36 years. But at the end of this month, Sunraysia’s first residential orthodontist will…
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State border closures hit mental health, Senate inquiry told
PEOPLE in cross-border regions such as the neighbouring Mildura and Wentworth municipalities are more likely to experience heightened levels of anxiety than other rural and…
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Mildura practitioner says lockdown raises body image anxiety
BODY image concerns and eating disorders have been exacerbated by COVID-19, with a sharp spike in people reaching out for help. This week’s Body Image…
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Mildura Base Public Hospital leaders aim for regional links
THE new era for Mildura Base Public Hospital opened on Tuesday with a commitment from chiefs for a greater emphasis on engaging with communities across…
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Mildura Base Public Hospital chief sets performance goal
THE new boss of the rebadged Mildura Base Public Hospital has promised a “really contemporary” and “high-performing” health service that has a greater focus on…
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Avoid Mildura hospital for two days unless “necessary”
THE Mildura public is being asked to only use the Mildura Base Public Hospital if it’s “absolutely necessary” on Monday and Tuesday. The hospital will…
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Hospital chat started Reclaim the Base fight
TWO decades of private management comes to an end at midnight on Monday, when the Mildura Base Hospital returns to public hands as Mildura Base…
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