Health
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Campaigns overlook risks to oral health
Dr Behrooz Fateh Kerang Dental Surgery THERE is an overwhelming catalogue of information being communicated to the general population, especially young adults, regarding the harmful…
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Keep eyes protected
DID you know that about half of all eye injuries occur at home? Everyday life can present numerous hazards to our eyes and vision, for…
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Cancer ‘time-bomb’
MORE than 1000 regional people could be living with undiagnosed cancer and Cancer Council Victoria is urging anyone with unexplained symptoms to take swift action.…
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Full funding for care
A REGIONAL community health service has been awarded full funding for in-home and community-based aged and disability services after Gannawarra Council withdrew from the program.…
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Drinks that attack teeth
CONSUMING fizzy drinks, alcohol and even sports drinks on a regular basis can have “detrimental” effects on teeth and gums, according to Kerang Dental Surgery’s…
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Overdose alarm as regions hit harder
DRUG-induced deaths in the regions has increased “substantially” in the past decade, with the Mildura municipality recording one of the highest rates per population in regional…
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Time to manage allergies
THE weather is starting to warm up after the cold of winter, tree blossoms are beginning to sprout and footy finals are upon us. For…
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Healthy outlook for services
FAMILIES from across the Koondrook district who access Gannawarra Shire Council’s maternal and child health services have begun to benefit from a new location. Maternal…
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Ambo demand up 5.5 per cent
THE Loddon-Mallee region has had more paramedic callouts as demand increased sharply over the winter months. Ambulance Victoria said the fourth quarter of the 2022-23…
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Gannawarra Oral Health Action Plan a success
EFFORTS to improve oral health across the region by Gannwarra Shire Council have been highlighted at the recent La Trobe Rural Health School Research Conference.…
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Check kids’ vision for peace of mind
EVERY parent wants to ensure their child reaches all their developmental and educational milestones. But for a child to perform at their best, their eyes…
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Sports influence dental health
By Dr Behrooz Fateh Kerang Dental Surgery SOCIAL sports are a common pastime among young adults (18-25 years). However, some habits associated with playing social…
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