Articles tagged: Health
Call to prepare properties for new virus
Authorities are warning pig and horse owners to take measures to reduce exposure to mosquitos as the Japanese encephalitis virus starts to impact people and pigs in Victoria.
Gastro case surge for education
Health authorities have warned about a rise in viral gastroenteritis cases in Victorian early childhood education and care services.
Take hearing health seriously
Dispelling stigmas about hearing aids, and preventing video game-related hearing loss are important messages from Sound Audiology hearing specialist Holly Sprakel this week.
Virus hits state border
A dangerous mosquito-borne virus has reached northern Victoria, with health authorities urging Victorians to protect themselves against mosquito bites following possible cases of Japanese encephalitis virus.
Pool days ease pain
Colac people with arthritis are reaping the benefits of being back in the water.
Hospice receives grant
Colac’s Anam Cara House will be able to extend its services by hundreds of hours thanks to a $15,000 grant from ANZ’s Seeds of Renewal Program.
Research boost for aged care
A research project to deliver enhanced healthcare at home for older people in Colac and district will lead to health improvements for the region, a Colac Area Health researcher says.
Boot sale to boost service
A Colac market this weekend will help people turn “trash into cash”, while enjoying entertainment and raising money for Colac’s hospital.
Seek help for asthma and hay fever symptoms
Grass pollen season has brought an increase in asthma and hay fever and the chance of thunderstorm asthma, experts say.
Don’t ignore virus fatigue
Emotional fatigue is hitting Colac and district people of all ages as the toll of the pandemic continues, a Colac doctor says.
Rural news in brief
Fears for farm workers' lung health, a canola disease spreads, and grants for rural women.
Study highlights skin cancer risk
A new study from James Cook University has found that farmers are at greater risk of certain types of skin cancer.
Big shift for public health
Professor Eugene Athan shares details on a new Public Health Unit for the Barwon south-west region, and the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccines.
Coastal health body prepares for vaccine
Great Ocean Road Health is working closely with the Department of Health and Barwon south-west public health unit to plan and implement a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccination program for the coastal region.
Hospice plans impress campaigner
Colac hospice care campaigner Diane Wright says she’s excited to see a service she founded at Geelong move forward with a new $21-million hospice.
Busy weekend for virus clinic
Colac’s COVID-19 testing clinic opened at short notice across the weekend as scores of returned interstate travellers sought tests after outbreaks in Sydney and Melbourne.
Health team reacted well to virus crisis
Great Ocean Road Health’s chief executive Sandy Chamberlin has reflected on 2020 – a year that saw her face a cyber-attack, global pandemic and service amalgamation, all in her first year as chief.
Embracing a new lease on life
Bambra’s Rhonda Armstrong should have died in 2012. Now she's relishing life. Find out why.
Act FAST on stroke
The Stroke Foundation has reminded families to be on the lookout for signs of stroke this Christmas season.
State funding for telehealth
South-west Victorians will receive specialist medical care sooner and closer to home with a boost to telehealth services.
No need to skip tradition
St Brendan’s Catholic Primary School students have been skipping at home for the Jump Rope for Heart program.
Text sent early
Barwon Health has apologised after accidentally text messaging 28 Colac people a half a day early telling them they could leave isolation.
Look out for signs of a stroke
Ambulance Victoria is urging all south-west Victorian residents to use National Stroke Week as an opportunity to learn the signs of stroke.
Don’t avoid seeing a doctor
A Colac doctor has urged people not to put off seeking medical treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic.
