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KDH expands surgical services

KERANG District Health (KDH) has completed significant upgrades to its theatre complex, made possible through a $3 million grant from the 2023–24 Regional Health Infrastructure Fund. The funding supported essential renovations, including the...

03 Jun 2025
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Answering a call

DR Ned Chalmers moved from Warrnambool at the beginning of the year to work at Kerang District Health, and says he is well settled and loving the town. Growing up in Wedderburn, Dr Chalmers said the importance of addressing disparate health outcomes...

27 May 2025
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Bowling for better mental health

BOWL For Your Lives is a proactive, grassroots initiative on a mission to not just open up conversations about mental ill-health but encourage those struggling to take up a pastime.“This is a story about hope,“ said Bowl For Your Lives (BFYL)...

27 May 2025
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Connecting Loddon Mallee healthcare

BESPOKE regional healthcare program Connecting the Docs is entering its next phase of growth and consolidation after receiving seed funding from the Victorian Department of Health. Established in September 2023 the initiative comprises seven...

13 May 2025
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Medical pillar joins the Cohuna hospital

THE foundations of a healthy workforce are its people, so it was little wonder Cohuna District Hospital jumped at the chance to recruit Peter Jones soon after he retired. Mr Jones retired at the end of 2022 after 18 years as director of corporate...

25 Mar 2025
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Minister backs aged care facility

COHUNA’S new aged care facility got the ministerial stamp of approval when Health Infrastructure Minister Melissa Horne dropped in last week to check on its progress. The complex, which will provide 16 modern single units - each with an ensuite - and...

18 Mar 2025
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Women marching forward turning promises into progress

COHUNA District Health director of clinical services Wendy Lunghusen has said we must not forget those who marched “for us” 100 years ago, “as we march forward for our granddaughters”.The healthcare worker was a guest speaker at Gannawarra Shire’s...

18 Mar 2025
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Nine marathon fundraiser triumph

BEN Welch rode a wave of emotion to his Victoria Park Echuca finish line at 4:44pm on Friday, March 7 after 380km and approximately $550,000 raised. Mr Welch set off from Mildura with the dream of raising $150,000 for headspace at 4:44am on Monday...

18 Mar 2025
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Second case of Japanese encephalitis in northern Victoria.

A SECOND confirmed human case of Japanese encephalitis has been identified in northern Victoria, with likely exposure in the NSW Riverina. Victoria’s chief health offider, Dr Tarun Weeramanthri, didn’t disclose where the infected person resided. He...

11 Mar 2025
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Mental health marathon

ONE man’s multi-marathon run from Mildura to Echuca will help fund headspace’s outreach mental health services to the Gannawarra region. Forty-year-old Echuca builder Ben Welch will begin his four-day, 380km run on Monday to raise awareness and funds...

04 Mar 2025
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Incontinence bins trial gets green light

GANNAWARRA Council will trial nine male incontinence product disposal bins at public toilets across the municipality, despite concerns about the cost of the trial. Cr Keith Link moved a notice of motion at last week’s ordinary meeting that the bins...

26 Feb 2025
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With JE circulating, it’s time to vaccinate

GANNAWARRA residents at-risk of contracting the mosquito-borne virus Japanese encephalitis have been urged to get vaccinated. Free vaccinations are available to eligible residents via Gannawarra Council’s immunisation program. Council chief...

22 Feb 2025
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With JE circulating, it’s time to vaccinate

GANNAWARRA residents at-risk of contracting the mosquito-borne virus Japanese encephalitis have been urged to get vaccinated. Free vaccinations are available to eligible residents via Gannawarra Council’s immunisation program. Council chief...

18 Feb 2025
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Lunchboxes Go, Grow, Glow

THE 2025 school year is officially underway and with new uniforms sorted, stationery packs ordered and haircuts taken care of, you’re absolutely nailing the back-to-school preparations. But then, it hits you, the daily task of packing lunchboxes...

14 Feb 2025
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Moulamein gets together for men’s health

THE Moulamein community is coming together to provide healthcare resources for men and have a social evening for at the Moulamein Bowling Club from 5pm tomorrow night. Speakers will start at 7:30pm with AFL personalities Brian ‘BT’...

14 Feb 2025
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Stay skin cancer smart this summer

PEOPLE in the regions, especially men, have been urged to stay vigilant about sun protection over summer, as data shows melanoma diagnoses are on the rise. Cancer Council Victoria’s SunSmart program found people living in regional areas and men are...

03 Feb 2025
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Turning upside down for cancer prevention

The GuardianEACH year in Australia about 1815 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer. In most cases the cancer will be diagnosed at an advanced stage, where it is very difficult to treat. That is why the team at Ovarian Cancer Australia are...

03 Feb 2025