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Joint health service talks begin
Community consultation on a potential amalgamation of health services in the west has begun, however a final decision is still months away. Discussions between Western…
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Noise works ‘not there yet’
Almost one year after complaints were first raised about noise from the Bacchus Marsh Hospital’s air filtration system, residents say nothing has changed. Star Weekly…
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McGhie reflects on first year
Melton MP Steve McGhie has just completed his first year in state parliament. He sat down with Ewen McRae to reflect on a busy year,…
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New hospital for Melton a step closer
By Sumeyya Ilanbey and Melissa Cunningham/The Age A new 24-hour hospital in Melbourne’s west is a step closer after the Victorian government revealed one of the state’s largest…
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Hospital push intensifies
By Ewen McRae and Melissa Cunningham (The Age) Doctors and radiographers in the west have warned patients’ lives are at risk unless a 24-hour hospital…
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The festival that keeps on giving
The Bacchus Marsh hospital will be able to upgrade some of its equipment, thanks to a large donation from the recent Easter Festival. The festival…
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Ballan GP superclinic bail out
The beleaguered Ballan GP super clinic has been thrown a lifeline, with the state government announcing an “urgent” $500,000 assistance package. Health Minister Jill Hennessy…
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Bacchus Marsh hospital operations get a lift
The sterilisation unit at Bacchus Marsh hospital is in for an upgrade valued at almost half a million dollars. Djerriwarrh Health Services will receive $468,000…
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A sad day for senior citizen
A Wyndham woman has called for improved treatment for senior citizens who have a mental illness, after her own experience with the health system. Norma…
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Jill Hennessy push to force medical disclosure
Doctors should be required to immediately notify a national regulator if they have writs against them or have reached confidential settlements, according to Victoria’s health…