Tag: SA Health
Contaminated strawberries reported in South Australia
SOUTH Australian Police in conjunction with SA Health are advising members of the public to check punnets of Mal's Black Label strawberries following a report of a needle found inside the fruit over the weekend. A member of[...]
Recovery team ready to retrieve crashed vehicle
A LARGE crane, divers and other elements of a recovery team are currently working to retrieve the crashed vehicle from the Blue Lake today...
National flu shot shortage eases
SOUTH Australians are being urged to get a flu shot now as a national vaccine shortage eases, making it more readily available.[…]
Suicide Prevention Networks strengthened at national conference
SOUTH Australians passionate about tackling suicide have met with experts from around the country and the world at the National Suicide Prevention Conference in Adelaide this week[...]
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[...]
Myths surrounding common pest dispelled
SA HEALTH is aiming to dispel myths about a common pest - head lice - as children across the state head back to school this week[...]
Spotlight on men’s health
SOUTH Australian men are being urged not to drop the ball on their health, with AFL star Robbie Gray encouraging men to go for a health check after his brush with testicular cancer[...]
Aged care scare
MYSTERY still surrounds the outbreak of a bacterial infection at a Mount Gambier based aged care facility with the source remaining unknown.
The facility...
Meningococcal case confirmed
A MOUNT Gambier boy was today confirmed as the second person in the region in just two weeks to be diagnosed with the invasive meningococcal disease.[...]
Salmonella spike prompts warning
A RISE in Salmonella cases has prompted a reminder for those planning an Australia Day barbecue to prepare their feast safely, in order to avoid food poisoning[...]
City ED nurses further expertise
ADDING an extra 40-plus hours of study to their already busy week, Mount Gambier Hospital's emergency department nurses have recently completed tertiary qualifications to...
Hay fever season sparks asthma concern
SOUTH Australians are being reminded of the serious dangers of asthma, which can be exacerbated during peak hay fever season. [...]
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Season kicks off for Limestone Coast soccer
FOLLOWING the recent pre-season carnival, Limestone Coast soccer kicks off in full force this weekend with the opening round of the Premiership Cup.
In the...
