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South-west health services to merge under Victorian overhaul

WEBJohn Vogels, a former state MP in South West Coast, entered politics after a long period as chair of Timboon District Health Service. He fought for years to keep …

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Victoria's regional health services face record deficits The …

WEBThe Standard can reveal the hospital system racked up a $697 million operating deficit - spending significantly more than its budget - in the first quarter of 2023-24.

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South-west hospital mergers on state government's agenda The …

WEBInternal Department of Health figures, sighted by The Standard, showed the state's public hospitals were $1.46 billion in deficit in the six months to December 2023, …

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Victoria's healthcare reform: expert advisory committee …

WEBAn independent expert advisory committee is leading a Health Services Plan that will provide a draft report with recommendations to the Department of Health …

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It's time to talk about mental illness

WEBAmos Taulaga didn't realise he was struggling with his mental health. It was early 2020, and while he felt life was perfect, several life changes caused his mental …

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Improved sexual and reproductive services in Warrnambool with …

WEBSouth-west women will have greater access to sexual and reproductive services, including abortions, with a new health clinic announced for Warrnambool.

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Australia's healthcare system 'groaning at the seams'

WEBAustralia's healthcare system 'groaning at the seams'. By Tess Ikonomou. Updated March 19 2024 - 11:00pm, first published 10:55pm. Nurses are set to play a …

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South West Healthcare boosts medical staff as services surge The

WEBThe extra medical staff have helped SWH keep up with the growing demand for healthcare in the region. The number of people being treated at the health service …

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Victorian regional state budget 2024: health, roads & childcare

WEBThe government will spend $964 million on road repair and maintenance over 2024-25, with money brought forward from the $6.6 billion 10-year commitment made in …

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Monash Health leading pharmacist Rodney Whyte talks …

WEBMonash Health senior pharmacist Rodney Whyte says medicine often takes an "extremely conservative approach" when advising pregnant or breastfeeding women …

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Victoria's health system crisis creates state budget spotlight The

WEBVictoria's hospital system is tracking for a $3 billion deficit, which experts blame on 'unreasonable' budgets set by the state government. Victoria's health system …

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Victoria regional health services bracing for amalgamations The

WEBVictoria's regional health services are bracing for forced amalgamations across the state hospital system as the opposition and current and former hospital CEOs …

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Victorian hospitals face deep cuts as system runs out of cash The

WEBFinancial 'train wreck' forces rural hospitals to make deep cuts. Victoria's 50 Small Rural Health Services have been told to make cuts between $90,000 and $1 …

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Warrnambool's beloved Hopkins River is the sickest in Victoria

WEBThe Hopkins River is an iconic part of Warrnambool, its river mouth a place for children and dogs alike, perfect for a paddle or a splash in summer. Correspondent …

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Health [robe at Colac Health after ruse involving staff The …

WEBAbout 10 staff posed as patients at Colac Area Health's Urgent Care Centre in August 2023, a Victorian Health Department probe has found. The investigation …

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Wildlife hospital gets boost for koala conservation

WEBAn open letter, signed by more than 100 political leaders, academics, environment and climate experts in early April, called for the government to gazette the …

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Hand hygiene rates tumble in Victorian hospitals after COVID The

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Portland District Health CEO and CFO resign in double blow The

WEBPortland District Health loses CEO and CFO in blow to 'failing' service. Samantha Sharp had taken leave and was a notable absentee at Portland District …

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Interim CEO appointed for Portland District Health: Minister The

WEBHealth Minister Mary-Anne Thomas visited Portland District Health before taking a tour of Warrnambool's new Regional Logistics Distribution Centre on Tuesday.

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