Major award for Northern Health
NORTHERN Health has been recognised as the Large Public Health Service of the Year at the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards ceremony last Wednesday.The healthcare...
More access to menopause medicine
THE State Government has announced another expansion to its Chemist Care Now program, allowing women to access a one-month resupply of menopausal hormone therapy...
Pledge for surgery wait relief
VICTORIA’S elective surgery waitlist could be halved under a Liberal and Nationals election pledge to fund additional operations and give public patients access to...
Prepare for spring and summer health risks
VICTORIA’S Chief Health Officer has encouraged people across the state to take early action for the health risks that may present this spring and...
‘Disconnect growing’ warns peak mental health body
Nearly two-thirds of Australians believe we are becoming more disconnected from each other, according to new research from Mental Health Australia.The findings showed that...
A NEW study from Deakin University is looking for families with young children living in country communities to participate in a project examining different...
Lifestyle program supporting older Victorians
WARMER weather gives us all a chance to get active again, and this is especially important for our senior citizens.The Federal Government-funded Seniors Lifestyle...
LOCAL physiotherapist Marg Perrott has just returned from working in China for two weeks. She is part of a program that aims to assist...
City of Whittlesea teams with VicHealth
THE City of Whittlesea is partnering with VicHealth through the Partners in Place initiative to deliver Healthy Plates, Strong Cultures: Equity in Local Food...
Women put health in the spotlight at Whittlesea event
WOMEN from across the Whittlesea community gathered at the Whittlesea Bowls Club last Wednesday for a special Women’s Health Week event focused on information,...