Park Ridge News

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

2021-04-17

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

Serious traffic crash, Crestmead

Paul Jackson

2021-01-07

Community, Health Hub

A 17-year-old boy is in a critical condition following a single vehicle traffic crash in Crestmead earlier this morning. Preliminary investigations indicate around 4.00am a Toyota Celica coupe travelling eas...

BOLT 4 MENTAL TRAUMA

Paul Jackson

2021-01-05

Community, Health Hub

Most people will go through at least one traumatic event in their lives, but not everyone will respond in the same way. RSL Queensland is getting behind a growing mental health initiative that supports and reso...

Diabetes Education and Maintenance Program

Paul Jackson

2020-10-26

Community, Health Hub

Do you have diabetes, or are you at risk of developing diabetes? InSports Diabetes Education and Maintenance Program could improve your health and provide you with management options. If ...

Free Nutrition seminars to help the Logan community

Paul Jackson

2020-10-26

Community, Health Hub

The importance of living a healthy lifestyle has been front and centre in 2020 but did you know that free and affordable health advice is available in your community? InSports Logan is ho...