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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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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…
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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…
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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 the…
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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…
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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 day.…
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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 cake…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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