Articles tagged: Health
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.
Friend fights to help sick mum
A COLAC woman is campaigning to help a former school chum complete her bucket list after receiving a cancer diagnosis giving her months to live.
Colac man sheds a third of his body weight
ELLIMINYT’S Nathan Gray can “enjoy a normal 21-year-old’s activities” after shedding more than a third of his body weight.
Search on for names of Colac polio nurses
A QUEST to record a complete family history has Elliminyt man Cliff Tann searching for long-forgotten names in 75-year-old photos.
Parents praise children’s hospital for saving baby’s life
A COLAC baby’s tough start to life has given his parents a lasting appreciation of health professionals at the Royal Children’s Hospital.
Colac residents set to give blood
A COLAC council leader has encouraged Colac and district people to help save lives by donating blood.
Hospital shuts doors on passive smoking
COLAC businesses will enforce new smoking bans in three weeks aimed at protecting people from second-hand smoke.
$150,000 donation for Colac cancer campaign
A COLAC man’s $150,000 donation has helped a campaign to establish a Colac cancer clinic hit its fundraising target.
Footballers focus on health
TWO COLAC district football coaches are putting aside their rivalry to support the mental health of young people in the Colac region.
Timber workers ready to shave for cancer cure
EMPLOYEES at Colac’s AKD Softwoods have rallied to support a cancer fundraiser for the second-straight year.
Cancer relay a success despite thunderstorms
THUNDER, lightning and rain failed to dampen the spirits of Colac Otway Relay for Life teams at the weekend.
Surgeon happy in country
A NEW general surgeon has arrived at Colac Hospital specialising in breast disease, thyroid surgery, colon cancer surgeries and bariatric surgery.
Colac cancer stories shared on silver screen
COLAC residents are appearing on cinema screens sharing stories of how cancer has touched their lives.
Fruit import scandal could benefit region
COLAC district berry growers are preparing for a growing interest in their produce after an Australia-wide recall of containminated imported frozen berries.
Cancer appeal hits $100,000
A COLAC district cancer survivor who helped launch Colac Area Health Foundation’s Long Road Appeal is celebrating the appeal reaching $100,000 this week.
Patients, staff benefit from chairs donation
COLAC and district dialysis patients are benefiting from the donation of three new dialysis chairs to Colac Area Health’s haemodialysis unit.
Youth funding fight continues
COLAC AREA HEALTH officials are continuing the fight to renew funding for a youth development worker.
Asbestos all-clear as Apollo Bay clean-up finished
APOLLO BAY’S foreshore is clear of asbestos after the Environment Protection Authority issued clean-up notices for contaminated soil at the shore.
Surgery waiting list bucking state trend
COLAC residents are benefitting from short surgery waiting times despite a productivity report showing Victoria’s emergency and elective surgery lists failed to meet national targets.
Help for district to retain doctors
COLAC’S hospital chief has welcomed changes to a government policy that he says will help retain doctors in Colac.
