When asking for help feels harder close to home
Living in a small community like Deloraine brings with it many of the best things in life. But living in ...
Tag: health
Protect your kidneys with a regular health check
Hi I’m Dr Ben Dodds, a Rural Generalist who recently started working at Deloraine and Westbury Medical Centre. I have ...
Golden Opportunity Shop pledges October takings to cancer cause
The Golden Opportunity Shop in Deloraine is pledging that every dollar raised at the store throughout October will go towards ...
Bone Appétit! Feed your skeleton what it really needs
By Dr Shevonne Koh Maintaining bone health involves multiple factors. Understanding these is essential for optimising your bone strength and ...
Shopping trips and gardens strengthen community ties in Westbury
Westbury Health Inc continues to be an advocate for wellbeing across the Meander Valley, with programs that range from yoga ...
Misconceptions about ageing and our health — challenges for GPs and community
By Dr Claire Griffiths “But that’s what happens with age” is a common phrase that GPs, health workers and our ...
Aged Care Deloraine leads early adoption of new national standards
As Australia’s aged care sector prepares for a landmark overhaul originally scheduled to commence on 1 July, Aged Care Deloraine ...
Westbury’s wellness whisperer is just getting started
Across the road from Love Lucy Boots, in the middle of Westbury’s old main street, Chris Carpenter has built a ...
To see or not to see … the GP
For some people, visiting the family doctor feels like a social visit. Seeing an old familiar face who knows most ...
Doctors can’t read minds
By Dr Ella Johnson Advanced Care Planning refers to making a plan for your future healthcare. It involves thinking about ...
