Health
Coast health service recognised for care
Great Ocean Road Health has taken out a state award for its commitment and community-focused approach to healthcare.
State refutes closure concerns
The State Government says there are no plans to close any Victorian hospitals or cut frontline health budgets, despite a local MP’s concern about unrealistic savings targets and funding cuts.
Why is Health Education Crucial in Public Health Strategies?
Health education is critical, as it allows medical professionals to provide information on conditions that may present a risk to the community
Tennis-mad Norena still keeping active
Norena Larson knows that a fit and active lifestyle is essential for healthy ageing.
Call for more support for expectant mothers
A Geelong GP says the closure of Epworth Geelong’s maternity unit will have a big impact on Colac women.
Gastro outbreak
Great Ocean Road Health has closed its Apollo Bay facility to visitors following a gastroenteritis outbreak.
Outbreak measures stood down
Authorities have contained a COVID-19 outbreak at Colac’s Corangamarah aged-care home, with no new cases in recent days. The Department of Health and Aged Care’s most recent snapshot for COVID in aged care listed 24 cases of COVID among Corangamarah residents and seven among staff on December 8. A statement from Colac Area Health confirmed […]
Authorities warn of nearby ulcer cases
Colac residents should remain vigilant as Buruli ulcer cases continue to grow in the Geelong region.