health
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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 open…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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, which…
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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, pupils…
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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 enough…
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Dogs on a health kick
A Western Bulldogs project that helps men take care of their health and wellbeing will soon return to the west. The Sons of the West’s…
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Funding splash for Wyndham schools
Young Wyndham families are big winners from this year’s state budget, with millions going towards the construction of two new schools in the area, planning…
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Ambulance response improves
Ambulance response times in Wyndham have improved by more than 6 per cent, new figures show. Last week Ambulance Victoria released a report about its…
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