Tag: illness
Hospital visits could be prevented: report
The number of potentially preventable hospitalisations in Wyndham has increased by thousands of cases across five years, according to a new report.
The Australian Institute...
Measles man visited Werribee
Authorities have issued a warning about an infectious man suffering from measles, who visited Werribee train station and Pacific Werribee within the past week.
The...
Lifeline for lung patients
A new support group for people with chronic lung disorders has started in the west.
The Western Breathers for LIFE, which stands for “Lung Information...
Meningococcal youth vaccine offer extended
The state government has extended its free meningococcal vaccination program for year 10 students and teenagers aged 15 to 16 until the end of...
Have a jab at cat care
Cat and kitten owners in Wyndham are being urged to vaccinate their pets against the feline panleukopenia virus.
Dr Thurid Johnstone, a lecturer in small...
Hepatitis drop in Wyndham
More than 170 cases of hepatitis have been diagnosed in Wyndham this year, according to the Department of Health and Human Services.
There were 172...
Council winds up teen jabs
Wyndham council has vaccinated more than 7000 teenagers against the deadly meningococcal W disease, under a program funded by the state government.
Wyndham’s family friendly...
Voluntary euthanasia: is it ‘dying with dignity’ or ‘murder’?
Imagine this … somebody you love is in hospital. They can barely eat, speak, or move. All they want to do is die. What...
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2024 Deeble nominees
Some of the most talented athletes in the western suburbs will be vying for the prestigious 2024 Don Deeble Sports Star award next month.
The...
