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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...

Epping doctor awarded for patient safety

Northern Health’s Dr Amanda Baric was awarded the Robert Orton Medal – the highest award the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetics, ANZCA,...

Kilmore midwife awarded for dedication

KILMORE District Health’s annual Dr Sarwat Shenouda Midwife Award was awarded to associate nurse unit manager Lauren McMahon for her outstanding work as a...

Funding difficulties for Nexus Primary Health

Concerns about the potential impacts of proposed funding cuts and reform within community health were addressed when Shadow Minister for Health Georgie Crozier accompanied...

Pharmacies oppose new 60-day prescription shift

Patients will soon be able to receive 60 days’ worth of medication in a single prescription, starting from September 1.Ahead of the Federal Budget...

Plea to fund the Seymour Community Wellbeing Hub

By Colin MacGillivraySHADOW Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Bridget McKenzie joined Member for Nicholls Sam Birrell, Mitchell Shire councillors and local health...

Osteoarthritis sufferers swing their way to better health with golf

Golf is acknowledged as a sport allowing players to blow off steam and enjoy the outdoors, but a new study led by the University...

Northern Health and DPV collaboration renewed

NORTHERN Health and DPV Health have re-signed a collaborative memorandum of understanding, MOU, to support initiatives in shared service planning and delivery to help...

Merger a possibility for Kilmore District Health

By Colin MacGillivrayAn amalgamation is among the options being considered by Kilmore District Health and Northern Health as they explore ways to strengthen healthcare...