Posts in Category: Health
GP numbers set to drop
THE Tristar medical clinic in Wangaratta will not operate after this month unless a qualified GP is secured to supervise the practice.
BULK-BILL VOID
A SHORTAGE of GP bulk-billing options for medical appointments has Wangaratta and Benalla falling well below the national Medicare average.
Rail deaths nation’s worst
THE high number of deaths by train in Victoria has been highlighted as an issue that needs attention during discussion of a Bill in parliament…
Help for violence victims
ENERGY and resource authorities have received a guide on how to empathise and set policy towards victims of family violence experiencing financial hardship.
We’re sick with influenza
THERE have been 217 confirmed flu cases in Wangaratta so far this year, almost 200 more than the same time during the outbreak year of…
Cancer patients’ support
CANCER patients and carers in Wangaratta will benefit from a new outreach clinical psychology service at Northeast Health Wangaratta.
Relay a tribute to his mum
THIS might be Karl Williams’ first time entering a team in the Wangaratta Relay for Life, but he is no stranger to supporting similar charities.
It may be the difference between life and death
ALL eyes will be on men’s health during Wangaratta’s Testicular Cancer Fundraiser and Awareness event at the Gateway Hotel at 6pm this Wednesday
Men’s health in the spotlight
MARRIED at First Sight (MAFS) star Nic Jovanovic has reminded men that testicular cancer does not discriminate and he is encouraging the community to join…
It’s about supporting patient’s dying wish
IT was a simple decision for Wangaratta GP Dr Julian Fidge to become qualified to assess patients for eligibility for assisted dying.
Dietitians help to shine a spotlight on diabetes
LOCAL dietitians are raising awareness for diabetes in an effort to assist people in engaging in healthy living behaviours during National Diabetes Week which kicked…
FLU STRIKES
A SECTION of St John’s Village locked down due to a flu outbreak is expected to reopen in coming days.