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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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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A trek in caring territory
TERRIFIC TREK: Jillian Head is putting her best foot forward to support the work of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Ms Head, from Footscray, will take…
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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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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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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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Eight million dollar mental health boost for Footscray Hospital
Mental health services at Footscray Hospital have received an $8 million boost. Western Health has welcomed the state government’s investment of more than $19 million to…
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Trials to help curb suicide rates
More mental health and suicide prevention services are coming closer to home for Macedon Ranges residents. North-western Melbourne primary health network will co-ordinate a…
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Mind shifts that matter
Caroline Springs’ Charlene Crawford is stepping into 2017 as a new woman. Ms Crawford (pictured) has lost 93 kilograms and turned her life around, opening…
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Online tool highlights inner-west health plight
A new online tool paints a troubling picture of the health issues in Melbourne’s inner-west. Australia’s Health Tracker by Area, developed by Victoria University in…
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New cohealth clinic a win for health in Footscray
Health services in the inner-west have received a welcome boost with the opening of cohealth’s new health centre in Footscray. Health Minister Jill Hennessy joined…
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Preparing midwives for western baby boom
A passionate Victoria University alumni is helping prepare the next generation of midwives to deal with the western suburbs’ baby boom. Val Dibella, manager of…
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