Health
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Vaccination urged after rise in COVID
HEALTH authorities are warning Victorians to be cautious after an increase in COVID-19 infections. Chief health officer Dr Clare Looker issued the health alert after…
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First Nations oral health effort extended
ABORIGINAL Victorians of all ages now have access to improved oral health services, specifically the culturally appropriate application of fluoride varnish. State Minister for Health…
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Heart disease linked to poor oral health
By Dr Behrooz Fateh Kerang and Barham Dental Surgery ORAL health and heart disease are connected by the spread of bacteria or other germs from…
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Connecting medical staff across the Loddon Mallee
THE recruitment and retention of medical staff across the Loddon Mallee region will be the focus of a program that includes Kerang District Health and…
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Gum disease Alzheimers link
By Dr Behrooz Fateh Kerang Dental Surgery GUM disease bacteria may play a role in Alzheimer’s disease, according to researchers. They studied dead and living…
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Work together to meet health needs
MORE work needs to be done to ensure communities can access primary health care providers when they need to, according to Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network…
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Greater stroke vigilance urged
“CONCERNING” new Stroke Foundation data has found the Mallee region is going backwards when it comes to recognising even just one of the three common…
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Towns’ new health hubs
TWO communities in the Gannawarra Shire will soon have new healthcare hubs to complement existing services. The first four hubs to be announced will be…
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Ambo response times drop
RESPONSE times by Ambulance Victoria in the Gannawarra increased slightly in the final three months of last year, but the bigger picture shows that our…
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Changing women’s lives
WITH more than 30 years in the industry, Atalie Warren is confident in her ability to lead others towards holistic and sustainable transformation in their…
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Piercings come with risks
By Dr Behrooz Fateh ORAL piercings are becoming more popular among young adults. These include lips, tongue, frenum, uvula and cheek piercing. While some do…
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Rural GP payments welcomed
INCENTIVES to encourage more doctors with advanced skills to work in regional communities has been welcomed by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Eligible…
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