Health
-
Probable JE case prompts warning
AN urgent health warning has been issued after a “probable” human case of Japanese encephalitis was identified in a resident of northern Victoria. Acting chief…
-
Vaccine dates announced
GANNAWARRA Council has announced dates for access to vaccinations next year. Immunisation sessions will be held at Gannawarra Shire Children’s Centre, Kerang, on the first…
-
Keep guard up against COVID-19
VICTORIANS are being reminded to take steps to protect themselves and their community from COVID-19 this summer, as COVID-19 infections increase across the state. The…
-
District health takes another financial hit
KERANG and Cohuna hospitals has been whacked with “exploding” WorkCover premiums in the past two years. Kerang District Health’s premiums soared by 65 per cent,…
-
Cohuna aged care set for upgrade
DESIGNS for a new $41.1 million aged-care facility in Cohuna have been revealed by the Victorian Government. The new 24-bed facility is set to replace…
-
Prepare for asthma season, paramedics warn
AS we look forward to warmer days ahead, Ambulance Victoria paramedics are urging Victorians to update their asthma plans to stay safe this spring. Spring…
-
No to local health service amalgamations
AFTER months of speculation, local health services will not be forced to amalgamate with other public hospital services across northern and central Victoria. The Victorian…
-
Helping improve mental health services to bush
The plight of our farmers and their struggles with mental health has been in the spotlight in recent times as rural communities struggle with increasing…
-
Regions at risk as paramedics on front line
Cohuna, like many towns in the region, has only one paramedic. And if an emergency case requires transport to Bendigo or Echuca, residents are without…
-
Nurse practitioner to the rescue
COHUNA District Hospital has appointed its first nurse practitioner, Heather Spence OAM, in “one of the most transformational changes in years”. Mrs Spence describes herself…
-
Barham medical clinic saved
BARHAM was in danger of losing its GP clinic when the current operator Ochre lost the visiting medical officer (VMO) contract at the local hospital,…
-
Mallee’s spot of bother
MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster is urging people in her electorate to undergo skin cancer checks as she prepares to undergo surgery next week for…
Digital Editions
