Posts in Category: Health
Care for community health in time of crisis
AT Northeast Health Wangaratta, the team of staff remains vigilant and ready to respond to the community’s needs during the bushfire emergency.
‘HAZARDOUS’
AFTER three days where smoke from the bushfires has seen the region’s air quality reach hazardous levels, a slight reprieve is expected tomorrow.
Wangaratta among state’s high boozers
THE North East has been revealed to be among the booziest regions in the state. Wangaratta ranked high with the top boozers in the region…
Food for families is needed this Christmas
THE community is being asked to help families put food on their table this Christmas, with around one in seven people in our own region…
City folk look to the country
CAREER opportunities in regional towns like Wangaratta will be a key drawcard in growing the local population according to a recent survey of Melburnians aged…
Family shares NDIS pain to spark change
A LOCAL couple who say their experience with the National Disability Insurance Scheme has created enormous pressure on their family have shared their story with…
Community praised for its generosity
SHOPPERS have again given generously to the Loaves and Fishes – Christians Caring (LFCC) Grab A Grocery last Saturday at Woolworths and Coles supermarkets which…
Friendly faces you can trust
HAIRDRESSERS, beauty therapists and tattooists are encouraged to equip themselves with new tools at a workshop next week to learn about how to assist people…
Forum re-activated to discuss alcohol issues
WANGARATTA’S Liquor Forum is being reactivated to help bring police, licensees and council together to collaborate on local issues.
HEALTH DEFICIT
WANGARATTA’S public hospital has recorded its busiest year to date, turning over figures of $148.361 million for the 2018-19 financial year.
Project aids stroke patients
STROKE patients in Wangaratta are being given access to neuropsychology services via online telehealth as part of a new innovative project.
Health demand
PATIENT admissions at Wangaratta’s public hospital cracked the 20,000 milestone in its busiest year on record during the 2018-19 financial year.