Articles tagged: Health
Recovering Lion suffers major setback
FORREST footballer Luke Cameron has suffered a major setback during his recovery from an injury that could have cost him his leg.
Colac gym opening, but pool and stadium face delays
COLAC’S Bluewater centre will open in stages, with civic leaders announcing the council-owned gym will open on August 17.
Heart issue caused footballer’s death
THE FAMILY of Otway Districts footballer Aaron Mahoney has revealed that an underlying medical issue was the cause of his death.
Chilly start for July ice-bucket challenge
APOLLO BAY’S Grant King has started his 31-day ice-bucket challenge with a splash.
Loss of youth cash disappoints chief
COLAC Area Health chief executive officer Geoff Iles says he’s disappointed with the lack of government support for youth worker funding which ended yesterday.
Scheme helps transform life
COLAC’S Cheryl Cutting says the National Disability Insurance Scheme has helped transform her life.
Brain cancer fund honours daughter
BALINTORE’S Cheryl and Doug Lang hope to continue to raise awareness about brain cancer after their daughter Rebecca lost her battle with the disease two years ago.
Colac cancer centre appeal continues to impress
CORANGAMITE MP Sarah Henderson has thrown her support behind the establishment of a cancer treatment centre in Colac.
Sportsman bounces back from near-fatal illness
COLAC ten-pin bowler Ian Poysor has enjoyed a remarkable return to the sport after a split aorta almost killed him.
Roo praises trainers after rupturing spleen
SOUTH COLAC footballer Joel Menzies has praised the quick response of club trainers following his potentially life threatening on-field injury at the weekend.
Ice bucket challenge promotes awareness
APOLLO BAY’S Grant King knows a bucket of ice might not save the life of his friend of 17 years who is unable to walk, talk or eat.
Footballer recovering after rupturing spleen
SOUTH Colac coach Tim Foley says Roos footballer Joel Menzies was in good spirits in hospital yesterday after rupturing his spleen in Saturday’s loss to Simpson.
Loving sister skips to success for heart health
COLAC’S Taneisha Goonan, whose little brother Noah was born with a severe heart condition last month, has raised almost $2000 for the Heart Foundation by “skip, skip, skipping”.
Colac cancer centre could open by Christmas
COLAC AREA HEALTH officials hope to open Colac’s cancer treatment centre by Christmas.
Loving big sister jumps in to help heart charity
SIX-YEAR-OLD Taneisha Goonan’s only wish for Christmas was to be a big sister.
Selfless Colac donor helps save four lives
DOCTORS have described a Colac man who registered as an organ donor and helped save four lives as a hero.
Health service funding struggle ahead
A VICTORIAN health advocacy leader says he is concerned Colac’s health services could struggle to survive after State and Federal budget announcements.
Colac cancer appeal hits $290,000
COLAC’S LONG ROAD Appeal has raised more than $290,000 in nine months, and is still accepting donations to establish a Colac cancer clinic.
Centre closer to opening date
COLAC OTWAY Shire Council chief Sue Wilkinson says the council is closer to announcing an opening date for the redeveloped Bluewater Fitness Centre.
Group takes action against drug threat
A COLAC district community is rallying against the drug “ice” to make its town “cleaner and healthier”.
Colac Hospital chief waits for indication
COLAC Area Health’s executive officer says proposed changes to Federal Government funding could have a “significant impact” on Colac’s hospital.
Taxi service closure leaves riders stuck
A COLAC taxis crisis has left Colac residents stranded after the city’s taxi company wound up business.
Council will review vaccine processes
COLAC OTWAY Shire Council immunisation officials will ensure their processes are up-to-date after a report of a parent allegedly misusing the service.
Doctors trial treatments for girl’s rare kidney disease
A KIDNEY disease and resistance to medication have forced a 10-year-old Gellibrand girl to spend time at Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital while doctors trial new treatments.
