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Desperate for doctors in North Maclean

2021-07-21

120

The only doctors’ practice in North Maclean and the surrounding area is at risk of closing down within a few months due to a severe shortage of doctors in the region. With just one practitioner to treat reside...

Lives turned around by drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre

Jamie Furness

2021-07-03

Community, Health Hub

152

If you’ve driven down Kirk Road in Chambers Flat, you’ve likely seen the Logan House villas overlooking a grassy meadow and wondered what it is. Logan House is a Lives Lived Well residential rehabilitation cen...

Shedding stereotypes for men’s health

Paul Jackson

2021-06-18

Community, Health Hub, Seniors & Over 50s Lifestyle

179

It’s no secret that older men can be more stubborn when it comes to their health, and are less likely than women to seek help, but at Ingenia Lifestyle Chambers everyday involvement in the community is se...

Local prostate cancer survivor urges men to get tested: “It’s life and death”

Aiden Taylor

2021-06-17

Health Hub, Community

148

Hillcrest man Ken Madden is five weeks on from having life-saving prostate cancer surgery. “I’ve just had my prostate out to be quite honest, five weeks today,” he said. Honesty is exactly what we need righ...

Park Ridge Animal Hospital determined to tackle industry-wide suicide crisis

Isaac Irons

2021-04-17

Animals, Community, Health Hub

458

The veterinarian industry is facing a mental health crisis, fuelled by prolonged stress, financial difficulties, and public misperception, says psychologist and expert Dr. Nadine Hamilton. While it may seem ...

Why make time for exercise?

Paul Jackson

2021-04-13

Community, Government, Health Hub, Sport

257

by InSports Team Too often, we forget to make time for our own health. Maybe you feel guilty for taking time out or are just too tired? When you put yourself first and engage in regular exercise...

Do You know your snake-bite first-aid?

Paul Jackson

2021-03-26

Community, Health Hub, Rural Living

241

by Tanzen Lilith Despite the pervasive myth that all snakes live in the bush, they are in fact common around suburban and rural homes and gardens. For this reason, it's important to be up to date with snake-...

Parklands Community Unites to Fight Leukaemia

Isaac Irons

2021-03-11

Community, Education, Health Hub

405

In a show of community support, teachers at Parklands Christian College are shaving or colouring their hair in April for the Leukaemia Foundation. The school is rallying behind Lead Teacher in HPE and Sport,...

5 reasons to make senior dental care a priority

Paul Jackson

2021-01-15

Community, Health Hub, Seniors & Over 50s Lifestyle

347

5 reasons to make senior dental care a priority Tooth decay. Plaque caused by bacteria harms the tooth enamel and causes cavities. One of the reasons older adults are at increased risk of cavities is dry m...

Helping your child deal with grief

Paul Jackson

2021-01-13

Community, Health Hub

336

Helping your child deal with grief by Wendy Collins For adults, dealing with the death of someone close can often be overwhelming. Children may also find it very hard to understand death and can show their ...