health
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A very critical addition
If anyone understands the medical importance of a critical care unit, it’s this man. Dr Eoin Casey, head of anaesthetics at Werribee Mercy Hospital, oversees…
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Manor Lakes paramedic rollout fast-tracked
Manor Lakes has its own paramedic team, and a new ambulance. A team of 14 new full-time paramedics and their vehicle have been fast-tracked…
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Big W spots measles scare
Shoppers and staff at Pacific Werribee have been put on notice after a Big W employee infected with measles worked at the centre for four…
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Werribee Mercy Hospital aims for the sky
Werribee Mercy Hospital will be one of the tallest buildings in Wyndham after its mammoth $85 million expansion. Werribee MP Tim Pallas and state…
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Languiller takes time off for health, family
Tarneit MP Telmo Languiller will take a month off work due to health concerns and family matters. In a statement posted on Facebook, Mr Languiller…
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Give up sugary drinks for 30 days, council urges
Ditch the soft drink and jump on the water … that’s the message Wyndham council wants to get through to residents. The council has joined…
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Trials to help curb suicide rates
More mental health and suicide prevention services are coming closer to home for Macedon Ranges residents. North-western Melbourne primary health network will co-ordinate a…
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Mind shifts that matter
Caroline Springs’ Charlene Crawford is stepping into 2017 as a new woman. Ms Crawford (pictured) has lost 93 kilograms and turned her life around, opening…
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New private hospital for Werribee nears completion
The new St Vincent’s Private Hospital in Werribee is on track to open its doors mid-way through next year. A “topping out” ceremony on Monday…
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Stroke survivors odds improve at Werribee Mercy
Expert research and the evidence it uncovered have led to a funding boost for rehabilitation services for stroke survivors at Werribee Mercy. A state government…
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Wyndham schools to get doctors
Students at three high schools in Wyndham will soon have access to general practitioners on site. The Grange P-12 College, Manor Lakes, and Laverton are…
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Faster service eases pain of hospital wait
Patients at Werribee Mercy Hospital are facing shorter emergency department waiting times thanks to a new system that fast-tracks patients with minor issues. Since January,…
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