10 – 16 JUNE is Men’s Health Week. Creating awearness about the health of boys and men living in Australia.
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Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 2013
Bowel cancer is the second most common type of newly diagnosed cancer in Australia affecting both men and women almost equally and is Australia’s second biggest cancer killer after lung cancer.
National Reconciliation Week
Given the national recognition of Reconciliation Week, it prompts me to give an update on the various Closing the Gap actions that are happening at Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW):- We have appointed Kim Moffit as our Aboriginal Liaison Officer. Kim started at NHW in November 2012, and works across NHW and Ovens and King Community…
World No Tobacco Day 2013
Just a reminder that today is ‘World No Tobacco Day’ and that quit smoking support is available for patients, staff and visitors at NHW.
Pay deal delivered to public hospital doctors
Victoria’s public hospital doctors have reached agreement to a new pay deal with Victorian public hospitals (represented by the Victorian Hospitals’ Industrial Association).
Kidney Health Week 2013
Kidney Health Week (26th May – 1st June) 2013, is a national health awareness campaign that highlights the importance of early detection, better management and prevention of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) to the Australian community.
