health
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My Brimbank: Dr Tiro Othomile
What’s your connection to Brimbank? I’ve been a local GP here since January. It’s been a really good experience. It’s a bit different than…
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Run to promote health
In an Australian first, a Caroline Springs medical centre is running a trial partnership with a popular fun run as a way of promoting a…
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Luca’s memory honoured
Luca Sautchuk never took a breath in this world, but he’ll have an impact on the lives of people for years to come. Luca was…
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Birth seals a big deal for Brimbank
The wait is finally over. At 9.22am last Wednesday, parents Lauren Mikhael and Edwin Baez welcomed a little girl into the world. The bub will…
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New era in health
A crowd of more than 3000 people turned out to catch their first glimpse of the Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital at the weekend.…
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Testing times a big help
A number of Brimbank medical centres are taking part in a trial aimed at finding the most effective strategies for optimising cervical screening in HPV…
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Hospital pledged 150 new nurses
The State government has pledged more than 150 new nurses and midwives for the soon-to-be-opened Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Premier Daniel Andrews and…
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Family anger over 11-hour wait
Ron Baldacchino’s family say he’s lucky to be alive after he was forced to endure a gruelling 11-hour wait to see a doctor at Sunshine…
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Call to lighten the ED load
A campaign aiming to build awareness about out-of-hours medical services as an alternative to crowded emergency departments was launched last week. The campaign by North…
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Help needed for hospital
The Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital will soon open its doors and the hunt is on for volunteers. Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital…
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The teal deal on cancer
A Deer Park chemist is turning teal for ovarian cancer awareness, hoping to make a big contribution to cancer research. With February dedicated to awareness…
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Critical courtside assist
Joshua Simpson is lucky to be alive – and he has the quick thinking of family and staff at Keilor Basketball Stadium to thank for…
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West in good health
The doors are not yet open on the Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital, but Sunshine Hospital is already reaping rewards. Of Western Health’s 2019…
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Trailblazer calls it a day
More than 30 years after she helped blaze a path for female paramedics in Victoria, Georgie Hall has called it a day. Ms Hall was…
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Trailblazer calls it a day
By Ewen McRae More than 30 years after she helped blaze a path for female paramedics in Victoria, Georgie Hall has called it a day.…
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