Health

  • Doctor holding stethoscope

    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

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  • Tennis-mad Norena still keeping active

    Norena Larson knows that a fit and active lifestyle is essential for healthy ageing.

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  • 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.

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  • Gastro outbreak

    Great Ocean Road Health has closed its Apollo Bay facility to visitors following a gastroenteritis outbreak.

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  • 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 […]

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  • Authorities warn of nearby ulcer cases

    Colac residents should remain vigilant as Buruli ulcer cases continue to grow in the Geelong region.

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  • Millions for hospital equipment

    Colac Area Health has received $2 million in funding for crucial hospital equipment.

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  • Nursing scholarships for Victorians

    The State Government is offering free university and specialist training for thousands of nurses and midwives.

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