Health
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.