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Dysphagia awareness: a silent condition
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The average Australian swallows 500 to 700 times a day, three times an hour during sleep, once per minute while awake and more during...
Concern over elective surgery demand
By Max DaviesWaitlists for elective surgery decreased state-wide over the course of 2022, however the number of patients waiting at Goulburn Valley, GV, Health...
Community health push for better funding model
By Pam KiriakidisNexus Primary Health was among 24 health services to launch a cohesive advocacy initiative for greater funding and acknowledgement in state parliament...
RedFeb: Wear red this February for someone close to your heart
RedFeb is an annual Heart Research Australia event where people are encouraged to wear red and donate on behalf of someone they care about who has been impacted by heart disease.
Call for action as ambulance demand soars across Victoria
By Max DaviesAmbulance response times across Victoria have continued to increase for a third consecutive quarter as demand for ambulance services reached record levels...
Northern Hospital’s mental health facility complete
CONSTRUCTION on the Northern Hospital’s new acute mental health facility is now complete and set to open in April.It is one of nine facilities...
Graduate nurses off on the right foot at Kilmore District Health
By Max DaviesKilmore District Health, KDH, has welcomed a team of seven new employees as part of its graduate nurse program for 2023.The program...
Mernda paramedic awarded on Australia Day
By Pam KiriakidisRecognised for community action, Mernda paramedic Brett Drummond was awarded the Ambulance Service Medal as part of this year’s Australia Day honours...
Nexus Primary Health battles for better funding
By Pam KiriakidisNEXUS Primary Health has joined the battle for greater community health funding, joining as one of 24 registered health services in the...
Equipment boost for Northern Health
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Northern Health is among health services across Victoria set to receive medical equipment and essential infrastructure through the State Government’s Medical Equipment Replacement Program.As...