health
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Two dead after ‘thunderstorm asthma’ triggers disaster response
Two people from Melbourne’s west have died, including one man forced to wait half an hour for an ambulance, after an unprecedented number of people fell…
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First sod turned at Sunshine’s new women’s and children’s hospital
Construction of the new Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s hospital has begun. The $200 million hospital is on track to open in the second half…
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Caroline Springs team work with VCE students to beat the stress
As the pressure of VCE exams builds, a Caroline Springs medical team will meet local families to discuss ways to beat the stress. Active Medical…
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Halving Melton’s suicide rates
A multi-million dollar plan aims to halve suicide rates in Brimbank and Melton over the next decade. The state government launched Victoria’s 10-year mental health…
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Fit and fast fine-tuned at Victoria University
A Victoria University study is investigating the impact of fasting combined with high-intensity interval training on weight loss and heart health. St Albans-based researchers from…
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Braybrook’s a new (online) hub for diabetics
Jeff Banfield was delivered a blow on his 52nd birthday. Besides the presents and birthday cake, he received some crushing news from his doctor. He…
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Fight cold & flu with winter ARMOUR
Winter is here and with it come the sniffles, coughs and scratchy sore throats. But what many of us don’t know is that the “cold…
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Headspace’s immediate future not in jeopardy
A director of youth mental health service Headspace has quelled fears for the centre’s immediate future, just days out from a funding shake-up. Come July…
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New breast cancer support program at Sunshine
Women diagnosed with breast cancer are being paired with survivors of the disease to help them through treatment at Sunshine Hospital. The Bridge of Support…
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Pets put bite on owners
Dog, cat and rabbit bites accounted for almost 140 admissions to Western Health’s emergency departments over two years, according to a new research report. Doctors…
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Albion school receives defibrillator
An Albion primary school is taking steps to ensure its faculty and students remain safe after two medical emergencies in recent years. St Theresa’s Primary School…
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Western Health thanks volunteers
Western Health treated hundreds of volunteers to a celebratory lunch last week to thank them for the invaluable service they have provided Sunshine and Footscray…
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On-site doctor scheme for high schools
Local secondary schools have been invited to apply for a controversial state government program that would see doctors based in schools. But the Australian Medical Association (AMA) has…
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Bulldogs’ men’s health program kicks off again
Western Bulldogs will kickstart a new season of their men’s health program in the western suburbs next month. The Sons of the West program has…
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Healthy choices for school canteen menu
Pizzas, pies, hot dogs and croissants have disappeared from the canteen menu at Sunshine Heights Primary School. Despite being crowd pleasers among the pupils, the…
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