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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
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...
Romsey-Lancefield’s new life-saving equipment
Romsey-Lancefield and District Ambulance Auxiliary, a group that fundraises for the area’s ambulances, was able to invest in life-saving equipment thanks to community contributions.Members...
Sign up for healthier food at school canteens
DPV Health, with support from Vic Health, Nutrition Australia, Dental services Victoria and Obesity Policy Coalition, is inviting peak bodies, education settings and the...
Pharmacies offer Movember support for men’s health
If you see more facial hair than average for the next few weeks, don’t be alarmed.Throughout the month of November, men across Australia participate...

