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The quest to find a cure
Sunbury local Lisa Whitehead was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was 39 years old.Upon diagnosis, it was discovered that the cancer had spread...
Malnourishment: What you need to know
Malnutrition is a costly and potentially fatal disease, but it doesn’t have to be.Lancefield’s Accredited Practicing Dietitian and Nutritionist Prudence Williams shed some light on the issue recently, bringing to...
The signs of stroke
With many people unaware of the signs and effects of strokes, Ambulance Victoria (AV) paramedics are urging locals to learn the FAST signs of...
New Medicare urgent clinic in Epping
The Epping Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (UCC) is now fully operating from the Epping Plaza Medical and Dental Centre.The Epping clinic will help reduce...
Seniors Health & Lifestyle: Get h(appy)
While technology is often blamed for feelings of isolation, some studies show that for older adults, being online can offer a boost to wellbeing.One...
Forced amalgamations shoved in Victoria’s health system
The State Government will invest a further $1.5 billion to support the state’s health sector, and revealed that it will not force hospitals to...
Robots for health at Northern Private Health
New Epping is now linked to state-of-the-art robotic technology with Ramsay’s Northern Private Hospital unveiling a new Stryker Mako robot.The Mako system is an...
Celebrating seniors in City of Whittlesea
This year’s City of Whittlesea Seniors Festival is inspired by the 2024 Olympics, bringing fun, fitness, connection, and friendly competition to the senior community.The...
Funding welcomed by City of Whittlesea
City of Whittlesea has welcomed news of funding from the Victorian Government aimed at enhancing mental health and wellbeing.The funding, as part of a...
Inquiry Into Women’s Pain survey closing soon
With just one week to go until Victoria’s Inquiry Into Women’s Pain survey closes, local women are being urged to share their experiences with...