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Jul 07 2021 GREEN GOODNESS PATTIES
A delicious patty from the Northern NSW Local Health District Health Promotion collection that can be used in a burger, as a snack, or made … Continue reading
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Jun 30 2021 Addressing Male Health Problems in Australia – with Dr Adam Ellerby
BY TRACEY HORDERN
There is plenty of research that suggests women live longer than men, and that most women enjoy better health over their lifetime than … Continue reading
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Jun 24 2021 How to improve a diabetes diagnosis
Around 1.8 million Australians have diabetes.
This includes all types of diagnosed diabetes (1.3 million known and registered) as well as silent, undiagnosed type 2 diabetes … Continue reading
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Apr 28 2021 Health & Safety at Work
With Troy Eady, Physiotherapist, First Light Healthcare
Each of us is responsible for stopping deaths and injuries on the job.While we would all agree any workplace … Continue reading
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Apr 27 2021 Melanoma – Prevention, Identification & Treatments
With Dr Paddy Mclisky
BY TRACEY HORDERN
Australia and New Zealand have the highest rates of melanoma in the world, with approximately 16,000 people diagnosed with melanoma in Australia. Melanoma is the second most common … Continue reading
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Apr 09 2021 Important information regarding the AstraZeneca vaccine
Please see below for important information regarding the AstraZeneca vaccine.If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your regular GP to discuss your individual … Continue reading
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Mar 26 2021 Understanding Endometriosis
With First Light Healthcare’s Dr Jo Adendorff
BY TRACEY HORDERN
It is little wonder that awareness of endometriosis is growing in the wider community. Endometriosis Australia* … Continue reading
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Feb 25 2021 Reducing Your Risk of Bowel Cancer – Australia’s Second Deadliest Cancer
BY TRACEY HORDERN
According to Cancer Australia, the national government agency working to reduce the impact of cancer on all Australians, bowel cancer is diagnosed when there are abnormal cells … Continue reading -
Oct 28 2020 All You Need to Know About Migraines
BY TRACEY HORDERN
ACCORDING to Migraine & Headache Australia*, most of us know at least one person who suffers from migraines. This is unsurprising as it … Continue reading
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Sep 08 2020 Osteoporosis – What You Need to Know
Osteoporosis is a condition where bones become thin, weak and fragile, meaning even a minor bump or accident can cause a broken bone.
Osteoporosis affects all the … Continue reading