Is Your Jaw Giving You a Headache?
Andrew Gallagher Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) refers to a group of disorders...
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Category: Health
Building a better health system for all Victorians
Better care starts with listening, to removey barriers, improve access and deliver services that...
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Healthy Daylesford: What an Exercise Physiologist Does and How They Can Help
An Exercise Physiologist (EP or Ex Phys) is a tertiary-qualified allied health professional who uses exercise to treat medical conditions and rehabilitate injuries.
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Healthy Daylesford: Exercise and Bone Health in Older Adults
As we age, preserving bone strength becomes a crucial part of healthy ageing. A decline in bone mineral density increases the risk of fractures. But bone health can be improved through diet and exercise.
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Are Drugs the Solution to Weight Gain?
The next Daylesford Conversation is about Ozempic, the new widely promoted weight loss drug. Is it...
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Local Letters of Love and Dementia
Younger local people have shared their experiences of loving a family member who has dementia by making short films containing Letters of Love to their parent or grandparent. These moving films give precious insights to love that endures regardless of the dementia diagnosis.
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Springs Medical Moves to Full Bulk Billing from November
From 1 November, all patients at Springs Medical in Daylesford will be able to see their GP without out-of-pocket costs, as the clinic transitions to full bulk billing under new federal incentives designed to strengthen Medicare and improve access to primary care.
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$13 Million Expansion for John Curtin Aged Care in Creswick
Creswick’s John Curtin Residential Aged Care will undergo a major expansion following the announcement of $13 million in funding from the Aged Care Capital Assistance Program (ACCAP).
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Healthy Daylesford: Taking Care of Your Back in the Garden
The garden is beckoning as spring warms up. Andrew Gallagher provides some advice about taking care of your back when you’re out there.
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World Suicide Prevention Day – Daylesford Students Lead the Way
Earlier this week, World Suicide Prevention Day was a time to reflect on how our community can better support mental health and wellbeing, and take action to prevent suicide.
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New Health Trial Brings Specialist Care to Local Aged Care Homes
Older people in aged care homes across western Victoria are set to benefit from a new health project trial aimed at reducing avoidable hospital visits and improving access to specialist care.
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Wheatsheaf Rider Takes on The Long Ride for the Sixth Time
David Robertson will once again join The Long Ride in 2025 – his sixth time taking part in the...
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