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Northern Health and Kilmore District Health merger approved
The State Government has approved the merger of Kilmore District Health, KDH, and Northern Health to become an amalgamated service officially beginning tomorrow, Wednesday.Under...
New Whittlesea medical and pilates centre permit granted
A new medical centre and pilates studio will be developed at 2 Laurel Street, Whittlesea following a Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, VCAT, decision...
Healthcare expansion in Melbourne’s north
Melbourne's north can expect better access to healthcare from early 2024 with the reopening of La Trobe Private Hospital and redevelopment of Northpark Private.The...
Raising breast cancer awareness in October
October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which helps raise awareness of the disease, educate about its symptoms and prevention, and fund research into causes,...
Skin checks available at Seymour Show
For the first time, Southern Skin Cancer Clinic will visit the Seymour Show to assist residents with checking for skin cancer.Southern Skin Cancer Clinic...
Northern Health supports R U OK? Day
Northern Health is showing its commitment to supporting the psychological health and wellbeing of all staff on R U OK? Day on Thursday.R U...
Improving First Nations health services
Northern Health and First Peoples’ Health and Wellbeing have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MOU, to strengthen cultural safety and improve access to services...
Pharmacists to become authorised prescribers
Pharmacists will become authorised prescribers as part of a statewide pilot starting in October, following legislation passed that expanded their role.Amendments to the Drugs,...
Nexus working to create a better health system
By Pam KiriakidisNexus Primary Health has joined other community health services to deliver a position paper outlining an improved health system for Victoria.The Community...
Health workers honoured at Victorian Rural Health Awards
By Pam KiriakidisMitchell Shire residents Roslyn Stewart and Suresh Jain were recipients of this year’s Victorian Rural Health Awards, celebrating outstanding health professionals across...