health
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Probe into 11 baby deaths at Bacchus Marsh hospital
The Bacchus Marsh and Melton Regional hospital is reportedly being investigated over the deaths of 11 babies in the space of three years. The 11…
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Health services lag behind population growth
Health services are lagging behind Melton’s rapid growth, driving down the overall health of the population, a report has found. A population health snapshot by…
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Melton health hub construction to start in 2016
Construction on the long-awaited $21 million health hub at Melton will start next year. The former state government pledged $14 million to build Victoria’s first…
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High diabetes rate in Rockbank and Plumpton
Rockbank and Plumpton residents have one of the highest rates of diabetes in the state. Almost 10 per cent of people living in the 3335 postcode…
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Heart disease rife in Melton
Melton has more instances of cardiac arrest than most other municipalities across the state, Heart Foundation data shows. The only local government areas ranking higher…
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More ambulances bypassing Werribee Mercy
Ambulances have been forced to bypass Werribee Mercy Hospital’s emergency department more often over the past year due to a spike in demand. The recently…
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Ballan Health co-payment uproar
Residents are outraged by Ballan Health’s decision to introduce a $23 co-payment they say will badly hit the hip pockets of the town’s “working poor”.…
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Expectant mums can visit GPs for antenatal care
Expectant mums will be able to consult their own doctor during most pregnancies under a model used at Werribee Mercy Hospital. The Shared Maternity…
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Drug related emergencies rise by 25 per cent
The number of alcohol and drug incidents faced by paramedics in Melton rose by 25 per cent in the past financial year. And while alcohol-related…
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Emergency service members to donate blood
As if they don’t do enough to save lives, Melton’s emergency services workers are now rolling up their sleeves to donate blood. Melton police senior constable…
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Health complications more likely in country
People living in rural and regional Victoria are reported to have shorter life expectancies and are more likely to develop preventable health problems. The Garvan…
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Raising funds for an extra shot of freedom
Freedom … what does it mean to you? For one Maddingley woman, it’s being in the middle of the ocean, feeling the sea breeze and…
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Parkinsons support group reaches out
There are plenty of people who could benefit from the Parkinson’s Support Group at Melton, but it has only about 10 regular members and wants…
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Beanies for breastfeeding awareness week
Darley mum-of-two Cindy Sutton has been busy knitting beanies for Breastfeeding Awareness Week. As part of the international celebrations from August 1-7, Moorabool council is…
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Effects of ice explored at forum next month
Stephanie Zacharias hopes her peers will finally understand the ramifications of the drug ice, which is tearing apart users, their families and friends. The year…
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