Tag: health

Contract cut draws criticism

Aretired public servant has used an open forum to rebuke regional health officialdom for their contract dealings with Mount Gambier orthopaedic surgeon Mr Henry...

Medical grant to support study

The five partners of the Medical Clinic Millicent wish to pass on to one local student a cash grant to assist with their medical...

Hospital upgrade remains on track

The tender for a general building contractor for the Mount Gambier Hospital upgrade has been completed.
Health Minister Chris Picton has told State Parliament that...

Surgeon steps into board role

Adelaide-based orthopaedic surgeon Dr Andrew Saies has been promoted to chair the Limestone Coast Local Health Network regional board.
He was a serving board member...

Training program helps workmates look out for each other

Three local business have been opening up the conversation about mental health among their workforce by becoming an accredited MATES in Construction advocate.
The deBruin...

Local legends take the plunge

Former Glencoe Football Club president “Ted” Peacock grabbed a plastic crocodile and a blonde wig to impersonate the late television star Steve Irvine on...

Raw experience laid bare on new album

Mount Gambier singer and songwriter Alison Newman is getting excited - with her new album to be released at the end of this month.
Alison...

Drug abuse lessons shared

State MPs have joined Substance Misuse Limestone Coast (SMLC) in investigating the potential for a successful alcohol and other drug (AOD) service model in...

Fitness group good for minds and bodies

Agroup of Millicent and district primary producers proudly answer to the nickname of “Fat Farmers” as they gather each week in the interest of...

Long-serving doctors celebrated

Accolades from their peers have recently come the way of two dedicated and skilled Mount Gambier and Millicent GPs.
Dr Peter Charlton and Dr Claire...

Science meets animal instincts

Several decades of riding and thousands of kilometres travelling around Europe experiencing a range of different equestrian events and establishments, brings unique perspective of...

Hands-on experience

The SE Voice’s journalist Briohny Robinson was offered the opportunity to experience Marie’s work - here’s what she found:
Marie guided me through what would...

Health leader to hand over reins

The search is on to find a successor to Grant King whose extended term as chairman of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network regional...

Mental health efforts step up

Members of the Coonawarra Running Festival Committee are excited to bring a Youth Mental Health Awareness Program to the region, aimed at youth aged...

Therapy report release imminent

Key members of parliament are awaiting the final report of the radiation therapy treatment feasibility study which is expected at the end of this...