Health
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First scholarship winner announced
THE first ever recipient of the new Fay Newell Scholarship has been announced, awarded to newly appointed intern with Broken Hill Health Service, Dr Natalie…
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Open invite to plan for the future
IN light of National Palliative Care Week, (11-17 May), residents in the Far West Local Health District are encouraged to learn about the importance of…
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Pilot program for First Nations people
MAARI Ma Health and The Y New South Wales have partnered to launch a new pilot program offering health and fitness support to First Nations…
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Pushing it up for mental health
LIFELINE Regional SA and Far West NSW are seeking Broken Hill residents to participate in the Push-up Challenge this June, to help fundraise to support…
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RFDS warns of booming flu season
AS the state sees flu cases exceed 20,000, the Royal Flying Doctor’s Service is urging the public to get vaccinated to help stop the spread…
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Educator named midwife of the year
INTERNATIONAL Day of the Midwife was on Monday, and local midwife and clinical midwife educator Shae McCunnie was awarded Far West Local Health District’s Midwife…
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Helping families understand vaping
MISSION Australia Far West NSW will be running a seminar online and in-person for parents concerned with their kids’ vaping habits, with education a key…
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FWLHD welcome new doctor
FAR West Local Health District have welcomed Ngunnawal Doctor Natalie Gordon to their team as she completes her medical training. Dr Gordon will be employed…
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Gov warning as flu season begins
AS temperatures decline and winter looms, cold and flu season ramps up; with the New South Wales Government launching its official winter vaccine campaign this…
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Make your lunch boxes Go, Grow and Glow
Make your lunch boxes ‘Go, Grow and Glow’ By Stephanie Wylie, Far West LHD Dietitian As February rolls around so does the (sometimes dreaded) task…
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GP awards open for nominations
THE Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) has announced the opening of nominations for its excellence awards, urging the public to nominate their…
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Rural doc fellowships open
THE Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine, or ACRRM, has opened fellowship program is now open for applications, hoping to attract more rural generalist…
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