health
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Centre closure leaves health gap
The closure of a medical centre that supported indigenous people in the west is being lamented as a “significant loss”. The Gathering Place Medical Aboriginal…
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Needle found in berry at Point Cook school
Point Cook College has confirmed that a student who found a needle in some berries on Monday is uninjured. The Herald Sun reported that the student found…
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Get active at expo
The community is being invited to walk, run, jump or dance into this year’s Wyndham Healthy and Active Expo. The Wyndham council initiative will run…
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Ron’s a bloody legend
Seventy-eight Wyndham residents, including Hoppers Crossing man Ron Carr, have been recognised as milestone blood donors – aka bloody legends. Mr Carr has made more…
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Werribee Mercy Hospital’s grand opening
The $93 million expansion of the Werribee Mercy Hospital was officially opened last week. Representatives from the hospital and Mercy Health were joined by the…
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Patients get room to heal at Werribee Mercy
Patients of the Intensive Care Unit at Werribee Mercy Hospital now have a room to recuperate and spend time with their loved ones, thanks to…
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Push for more cancer screening
The North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network has launched a project aimed at increasing community participation in cancer screening in Wyndham and Brimbank. The network,…
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Mercy lifeline for Geelong hospital staff
Workers who have lost their jobs due to the closure of Geelong Private Hospital will be encouraged to apply for employment at Werribee Mercy Hospital.…
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New program a good fit
A new indoor community group fitness program being launched in Truganina is aimed at residents who want to become more active. The Grange Community Centre…
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My Wyndham: Luis Lopez
MY WYNDHAM: Earlier this month, Luis Lopez became the third person in the world to complete a total of 30 Ironman Australia events, making him…
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Lukas steps up for long walk
WALK ON: Wyndham Vale resident Lukas White is stepping up to raise funds for a worthwhile cause. On May 25, Mr White will take part…
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Special thanks to nurses
Mercy Health will celebrate the important work carried out by its nurses and midwives this week as part of International Nurses Day. The day is…
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