Health
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Day puts focus on condition
MARCH 25 marks annual functional neurological disorder awareness day, a condition which is caused by changes in how brain network operate. While the exact cause…
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Air ambos take to sky
FOUR new air ambulances have officially taken to Victorian skies following an announcement by the state’s Minister for Ambulance Services, Mary-Anne Thomas. Taking place late…
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Industrial action deadline extended
THE Fair Work Commission has approved an application to extend the 30-day period during which health care workers, including those at Mildura Base Public Hospital,…
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Women’s health boost at Red Cliffs clinic
SUNRAYSIA Medical Centre at Red Cliffs has extended its women’s health services, offering dedicated on-the-day or next-day appointments to women across Sunraysia. Last week, a…
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Be endo aware
A WOMEN’S sexual and reproductive health nurse at Sunraysia Community Health Services has championed Endometriosis Awareness Month, which is observed during March. Endometriosis is a…
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Cancer support program now here
PEOPLE affected by cancer will soon have access to a free two-week cancer information program in Mildura designed to offer support, guidance, and practical advice.…
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Tips for making a home more accessible for ageing loved ones
As loved ones grow older, their ability to move around the home safely can become a challenge. Whether they are ageing in place or receiving…
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Dementia event on offer
MILDURA will host a dementia information session later this month to help support those affected by the brain condition. Dementia Australia, the organisation hosting the…
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Fijians arrive to bolster aged care sector
THIRTY Fijian aged care workers join the Sunraysia community on the weekend ahead of taking up four-year contracts with Regis Aged Care in Mildura. The…
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JE detected in Sunraysia
COMMUNITIES along the Murray have been deemed at high risk for Japanese encephalitis after the virus was detected as part of routine surveillance in Mildura.…
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Allergy health boost goes online
DOCTORS in rural and remote areas now have access to an education and advice hub designed to help bridge the gap in allergy healthcare access.…
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Ben’s running for lost brothers
PAIN, like love, Ben Welch knows only too well, can be a powerful motivator. And Ben and his family, well, they know all about pain.…