Health
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Help for heart attacks
MEMBERS of the Cohuna community now have a greater chance of surviving a cardiac arrest thanks to a new 24-hour publicly accessible automated external defibrillator.…
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Vaccinations available
FAMILIES who need vaccinations can make use of the Gannawarra Shire Council’s immunisation program in 2024. Sessions will be held at Cohuna and Kerang from…
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New COVID-19 jabs in pharmacies
A NEW vaccine to target the current COVID-19 Omicron variant of the virus is available now. The category of vaccines known as XBB 1.5 was…
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Wide range of eye care
WHEN people think of visiting an optometrist, getting a new pair of glasses or contact lenses generally springs to mind. However, the scope of practice…
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Medication and healthy teeth
Dr Behrooz Fateh Kerang Dental Surgery MEDICATIONS are used for a multitude of reasons, whether it is to help with certain medical conditions or illicitly,…
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‘High need’ for help
LONG-term planning and “significant support” is needed to grow the local GP workforce, Murray Primary Health Network chief executive Matt Jones says. Murray PHN last…
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Paramedics on the scene faster
PARAMEDICS reached about a third of critically sick and injured patients in the Gannawarra Shire within the response-time target, according to the latest Ambulance Victoria…
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GPs welcome bulk-bill changes
SWEEPING changes to Medicare are set to help more patients get access to bulk-billing GPs. From November 1, the government tripled bulk-billing incentives payments, while…
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Daily flossing
IT is becoming more prevalent for young adults (18-25 years) who have had orthodontic treatment during their teenage years to be fitted with permanent fixed…
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Don’t get bitten by mozzie risk
WITH warm weather upon us, residents across the Mallee are being reminded to protect themselves against mosquito-borne diseases this season. Due to last season’s heavy…
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Vicky back and racing thanks to blood donors
VICKY McGillivray wasn’t well, wasn’t getting better and wasn’t able to get an appointment with a GP overnight – and she wanted all that to…
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Month for learning defib skills
THIS Shocktober, Ambulance Victoria (AV) is urging residents to learn or refresh their CPR skills and possibly save a life. October marks the fourth year…
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