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Health leader stands up in crisis

WebDr Elaine Pretorius has been the Limestone Coast’s leading lady during the COVID-19 health crisis, leading the region’s response from Mount Gambier Hospital …

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Women's clinic to increase regions healthcare

Web31/01/2023. WOMEN"S HEALTH: Doctors at Hawkins Medical will be working together to improve access to women's healthcare in Mount Gambier. Photo: Supplied. Sophie …

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Residents urged to get moving as health report reveals …

WebMAKING MOVES: Mount Gambier resident Shannyn Gray gets put through her paces yesterday at F45 Mount Gambier. The Limestone Coast community is being …

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Health, transport raised as Millicent priorities

WebHEALTH services and a lack of transport options were highlighted as the two most pressing issues affecting older people in Millicent at a recent listening post tour.

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City cancer death risk above national average

WebFigures for excess risk of death from prostate cancer were also 12pc above the national average. Residents are urged to reduce their risk of cancer by maintaining a …

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Surgeries to resume in region

WebBut it will be a gradual restart given surgery lists will have to be reorganised and the ongoing COVID-19 challenges facing health care facilities.

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Women's Clinic celebrates first year

WebTHE Women’s Health Clinic @ Hawkins Medical celebrated their one year of operation recently. Practice manager Judith Williams said the clinic staff were excited to …

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Urgent Care Clinic numbers

WebHe also said if someone believed their condition was an emergency – such as chest pain – they should present to the emergency department rather than the clinic. The …

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Emergency department revival

WebWhile some of the recommendations remain a “work in progress”, the hospital has secured a new “resident” emergency department director. New figures show the …

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Millicent Hospital Planning Group to meet

WebFIRST GATHERING: Among those who attended the first meeting of the newly-established Millicent Hospital Planning Group were Lyn Sinel, Jenn Syme, Ngaire …

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Radiation Treatment study due to begin

WebTHE much anticipated feasibility study on radiation treatment facilities in Mount Gambier/Berrin will begin today with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network …

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Hospital service to continue but ward scrapped

Web13/08/2021. SERVICES CONTINUE: Mount Gambier Private Hospital board announced the city’s private hospital will cease to trade on August 21 after extensive consultations. By …

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Head To Health's mission begins

WebHead To Health centre manager Tracey Wanganeen said it felt “very satisfying” to be able to give this service to the community after a long planning process.

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Funding secured for specialist nurse to support Limestone Coast

WebMeanwhile, Limestone Coast fundraising is continuing for a transperineal biopsy machine, which will offer best possible practice biopsies for suspected prostate …

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Urgent care centre to open

WebIt is expected to be open from 7am until 10pm seven days a week, giving treatment to minor urgent medical cases such as lacerations, burns and possible broken …

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Mount Gambier hospital prepares for Covid

Web19/11/2021. Charlotte Varcoe. MORE than 30 beds within the Mount Gambier and District Hospital will be allocated to patients who have tested positive to Covid-19 as health …

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Health chair appointed

Web29/09/2018. FORMER Regional Development Australia Limestone Coast chief executive Grant King has been appointed chair of the South East Local Health Network. Under a …

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Positive Covid-19 test in Mount Gambier

WebSOUTH Australian chief public health officer Nicola Spurrier has announced a 40-year-old woman has tested positive for Covid-19 in Mount Gambier. Professor …

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