Tag: health
Wyndham takes action on ice
Wyndham council is developing an action plan to reduce the harm ice is causing in the community.
State government funding of $4900 will be used to...
Wyndham lags on testing rates
Wyndham residents have lodged the third-lowest rate of participation in the state for bowel cancer screening.
The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP) sends eligible...
Stairway to charity
Climbing 28 flights of stairs while wearing a full firefighter’s uniform, helmet and breathing apparatus sounds like a tough task.
But this is exactly what...
Flash a smile for dental health
The search for Victoria’s Biggest Little Smile is on as Dental Health Services Victoria and Zoos Victoria team up to fight oral disease in...
Clean bill of health for Wyndham
The health of Wyndham’s residents is in good hands, with the latest hospital and ambulance data showing several improvements in key areas.
Wyndham’s median ambulance...
Healthy boost to hospital funds
Mental health, palliative care and clinical services at Werribee Mercy Hospital will benefit from an 8.1 per cent increase in state government funding.
The state...
St Vincent’s Private jobs in high demand
Nearly 4000 people have already put their hand up for a job at St Vincent’s Private Hospital Werribee – even though the hospital won’t...
Know the signs: stroke survivor
It’s hard to believe looking at him now, but a month ago Bill Deering was on the brink of death.
The 45-year-old Point Cook father...
June at ‘peace’ with diabetes
June Ralph was only nine years old when she suddenly lost a lot of weight and developed an unquenchable thirst.
Her father immediately recognised the...
Treat your feet this Diabetes Week
It’s the invisible condition that can wreak havoc on your body if not managed properly.
With National Diabetes Week coming up next month, Werribee Diabetes...
Patients in caring hands
A team of caring medical staff from Wyndham have been rewarded for their compassion towards patients.
On May 24, employees from the pastoral care teams...
Sunbury is raising the bar for men’s health
Sunbury is working to raise the bar for men’s health.
A free tradie breakfast, part of Australia’s Men’s Health Week (June 12-18), will be held...
My Wyndham: Kate Goodwin
Kate Goodwin, who lives in Point Cook, is the chief executive officer and director of nursing of the future St Vincent’s Private Hospital Werribee,...
On the right path
Truganina South Primary School pupils are stepping out to improve their health and safety on the roads. During the school’s Active Paths launch day,...
Melton’s failing health card
A third of Melton children are either overweight or obese, while more than two-thirds of the municipality’s adult population are failing to get in...
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Young writers workshop
Award-winning author Alice Pung is returning to the west where she grew up to lead an autobiographical writing workshop.
Young writers and creatives from the...
