MOUNT Gambier Hospital’s SA Pathology laboratory is under threat from privatisation and potential cuts, according to the state opposition. Shadow Health Minister Chris Picton yesterday warned […]
Hospital pathology lab ‘under threat’
Safety reassured over ‘dangerous’ hospital cladding
THE State Government has reassured the community over the safety of the Mount Gambier Hospital amid concerns its cladding could be potentially inflammable. This follows the […]
Diabetics keep eye health in sights
SOUTH East residents with diabetes are urged to place eye health in their sights amid the risk of blindness. A new program has been launched in […]
‘At risk’ fire zones highlighted
MOUNT Gambier Prison, the Tafe SA Campus and Suttontown Primary School are among a number of assets considered at risk from a bushfire, according to State […]
City cancer death risk above national average
A SNAPSHOT of cancer statistics reveals Mount Gambier residents have a higher excess risk of dying from prostate, kidney and bowel cancer compared with the national […]
Take steps to reduce falls
THE number of injured people admitted to hospital after suffering a fall has risen over the past five years, prompting a community reminder to take steps to reduce the risk of preventable falls[…]
Senseless vandalism continues
VANDALS continue to target the dilapidated Fidler and Webb building in the heart of the city, which has been described as a “blight” on the central […]
Stay safe on the water this summer
BE IT at the beach, on the river, in the pool or at sea, South Australians are being urged to stay safe around the water this […]
Hepatitis A outbreak sparks health warning
PEOPLE at high risk of hepatitis A are urged to ensure they are vaccinated and practice good hand hygiene following an outbreak of the virus, with another six cases in a week[…]
UV exposure all adds up to cancer risk
A NEW Cancer Council SA campaign titled UV – It All Adds Up will highlight the irreversible damage of radiation to the skin[…]