Health
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Free mammograms in Wentworth
WOMEN aged 50-74 in Wentworth will be able to access free mammograms on Tuesday, June 2 thanks to BreastScreen NSW. The organisation’s mobile screening van…
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Mildura health workers get gift of thanks
HEALTH workers at the COVID-19 pandemic front were treated to a surprise offering through the Health Workers Union on Tuesday. L’Oreal Australia provided beauty gift…
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Suicide support service a step closer
If you are in an emergency or at immediate risk of harm to yourself or others, please contact emergency services on 000. Mental health professionals…
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Mildura Base Hospital looks to workers’ health
RECHARGE stations stocked with healthy food, information on free exercise programs and an anonymous telephone support line staffed by local mental-health practitioners is all part…
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Mildura’s elderly keeping active with home exercise program
MILDURA’s June I’Anson appreciates being able to stay active thanks to a new home exercise program. The program was developed by Mildura Rural City Council’s…
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Dareton donation brings warmth into many lives
AN epic act of generosity has brightened the lives of Dareton’s most vulnerable people. This month Coomealla Health Aboriginal Corporation (CHAC) received more than $100,000…
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Healthcare workers going above and beyond, says Webster
MALLEE healthcare workers and aged-care services have gone above and beyond to care for residents during the coronavirus pandemic, according to Member for Mallee Anne…
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Have your say on new Mildura Base Hospital brand, logo
SUNRAYSIA residents are encouraged to take part in an online survey to help shape Mildura Base Hospital’s new look. The hospital will officially return to…
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Mildura elective surgery transition going smoothly
MILDURA Base Hospital staff are managing a gradual return to elective surgery. The Australian Government began easing restrictions on certain types of elective surgery from…
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Mildura Base Hospital handover on track, says chairman
THE Mildura Base Hospital (MBH) transition to public management is on track to meet its September 15 handover deadline. MBH interim chair Bob Cameron said…
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Mildura doctor backs Victoria’s coronavirus caution
A MILDURA doctor believes it is important to ease COVID-19 lockdown restrictions gradually. Lime Medical Clinic’s Dr John Dyson-Berry has supported the Victorian Government’s cautious…
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Plenty of support during stresses of coronavirus lockdown
THE COVID-19 pandemic has been a stressful and uncertain time for Sunraysia residents. Lives have been significantly affected by attempts to contain the spread of…