Tag: medical
Disability disallowed for Werribee man
Werribee resident Bill Hillis says he’s been battling Centrelink for four years to get a disability allowance.
The 53-year-old, who suffers from epilepsy, has been...
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...
More services needed for premature babies
A Werribee South mother has called for Wyndham’s maternity services to be expanded to cater for babies born between 24 and 32 weeks’ gestation.
Jody...
Mental health care is a rewarding career
For Rory Dalton, working as an emergency mental health clinician at Werribee Mercy Hospital means he gets an opportunity to help vulnerable people every...
A year of miracles for Ozkavak family
When Point Cook parents Mali and Yvette Ozkavak celebrate their daughter Ella’s first birthday next month, the day will be about much more than...
Ambulance station opens in Tarneit
The new $3 million Ambulance Victoria branch in Tarneit has been opened by the Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Jill Hennessy.
On Friday, Ms...
Hospital calls for new staff
Werribee Mercy Hospital is undertaking a recruitment drive ahead of its multi-million dollar redevelopment due for completion later this year.
The hospital is searching for...
Mercy dash passes $1m
A campaign aimed at raising $2 million to fit-out the new Critical Care Unit at Werribee Mercy Hospital has reached the halfway mark.
The Mercy...
Maternity aid improves service
Werribee Mercy Hospital is piloting a unique tool which helps to provide more timely care for pregnant and postpartum women.
In March, the Obstetric Triage...
Mercy maternity at ‘capacity’
Maternity and newborn services in the west are “currently inadequate” to meet rapidly growing demand, according to Mercy Health.
In a submission to the state...
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...
Rehab beds for Werribee
Seven new drug rehabilitation beds will be opened next year at the Wyndham Clinic in Werribee.
Werribee MP Tim Pallas announced on Monday that the...
CFA ready for emergency
Firefighter’s from Hoppers Crossing and Point Cook will now be able to provide life-saving medical assistance in an emergency.
The brigades are among 22 CFA...
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...
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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...
