Health
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Mildura Base Hospital treatment times improve
PATIENTS seeking medical attention at Mildura Base Hospital’s emergency department had a median waiting time of 25 minutes this year, according to the latest statistics…
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Mildura paramedics cut response times
MILDURA paramedics cut 12 seconds off their response times when it comes to attending critical incidents, compared to the previous statistics, as outlined in their…
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Mental health mission: Robinvale man set to run for help
A DARK cloud hangs above Robinvale and it is one residents say has “simply not been addressed”. For people living in the tight-knit horticultural community,…
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Wentworth residents join forces in fight for doctor
THE fight to bring a doctor to Wentworth continues for a group of passionate residents committed to revive the town’s medical services. The Wentworth District…
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Healthy donors urged to keep giving blood
MILDURA’S blood donation centre needs more people to donate blood in the coming weeks to meet anticipated demand. Australian Red Cross Lifeblood on Thursday said…
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Raising awareness of suicide prevention in Sunraysia
If you are in need of assistance: Lifeline 13 11 14, Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 ALMOST every suicide is preventable. That is…
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Mildura Base Hospital doctor support campaign having impact
A SOCIAL media push to reinstate two senior obstetricians at the Mildura Base Hospital (MBH) is having an impact. So far the “Save Mildura’s Local…
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Spirited walk for cause at Mildura Kidney Kids Walk
SATURDAY’S Kidney Kids Walk was small but full of good spirits, according to organiser Gail Peters. Want to buy one of these photos? Go to…
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Traditional Aboriginal healer to service Mildura, Swan Hill
A TRADITIONAL Aboriginal healer will now practice at Mallee District Aboriginal Services (MDAS) Mildura and Swan Hill every two months. The initiative between MDAS and…
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Patients rally to reinstate Mildura Base Hospital obstetricians
ALMOST 3000 people have joined a social media campaign fighting to save the careers of two senior obstetricians at Mildura Base Hospital (MBH). The campaign…
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Mildura Base Hospital announce another interim CEO
MILDURA Base Hospital (MBH) will appoint another interim chief executive officer as of April 9. Current CEO Adam Stevenson stepped into the role in early…
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Dental initiative puts smile on Nangiloc kids’ faces
IT WAS all smiles and laughter at Nangiloc and District Kindergarten on Wednesday as children celebrated World Oral Health Day early. Children participated in a…