health
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Bacchus Marsh revs up for health
Car enthusiasts and rev heads are set to take over Maddingley Park this weekend, with the David Calleja Memorial Car Show on again. The main…
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Northern Hospital oncology clinic keeps symptoms in check
A new clinic at The Northern Hospital is helping oncology patients check up on their condition without having to visit the emergency department. The specialised…
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Trailblazer calls it a day
By Ewen McRae More than 30 years after she helped blaze a path for female paramedics in Victoria, Georgie Hall has called it a day.…
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MY BRIMBANK
What is your connection to Brimbank? I came to Australia in 2004 and have been living in the area for the past 10 years. I’ve…
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Dental waiting lists bite hard in Thomastown
Public dental patients in the Thomastown electorate are facing one of the longest waiting times for dental treatments in Melbourne, new figures reveal. Public dental…
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More services needed for premature babies
A Werribee South mother has called for Wyndham’s maternity services to be expanded to cater for babies born between 24 and 32 weeks’ gestation. Jody…
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Program kicks goals
Delahey man Terry Charles credits the Sons of the West program with helping him through a tough time in his life, and he is encouraging…
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Fun times are a good fit for Kalkallo and Mernda residents
Free community workouts are helping Kalkallo and Mernda residents trim their waistlines. The fitness sessions, run by Live Life Get Active, are giving residents of…
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A sad day for senior citizen
A Wyndham woman has called for improved treatment for senior citizens who have a mental illness, after her own experience with the health system. Norma…
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New health project aims to keep the doctor at bay
A new intervention project aimed at keeping people with chronic health conditions out of hospital has been launched in Whittlesea. The CarePoint project, which will…
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Sunbury is raising the bar for men’s health
Sunbury is working to raise the bar for men’s health. A free tradie breakfast, part of Australia’s Men’s Health Week (June 12-18), will be held…
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Melton’s failing health card
A third of Melton children are either overweight or obese, while more than two-thirds of the municipality’s adult population are failing to get in enough…
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