Mixed views on national hospital plan
March 5, 2010
Mount Gambier residents yesterday welcomed with caution and scepticism the Federal Government’s new proposal to nationalise Australia’s hospital system.
Employed in the health sector, Tara McCracken said she was pleased to see negotiation towards a general partnership on health funding, but doubted if the proposal would shorten waiting times for patients. Read more
Some bikes not up to scratch
March 5, 2010
As students across the region celebrated Ride 2 School week, a key South East promoter of the event expressed concern over the poor condition of many bicycles. Read more
Junk food tax opposed
March 4, 2010
A big junk food tax would not deter people from unhealthy eating habits, according to most Mount Gambier residents spoken to by The Border Watch. Read more
Visiting researchers propose sugar tax
March 3, 2010
Higher taxes on sweets and soft drinks could help slow the spread of diabetes, Australia’s fastest growing chronic disease.
Researchers visiting the Greater Green Triangle University Department of Rural Health have called on Australian governments to adopt a long-term plan for healthy eating choices similar to anti-smoking campaigns. Read more
Cancer Council welcomes transport pledge
March 2, 2010
THE Cancer Council SA has welcomed the Liberal Party’s commitment to contribute an additional $4m over four years to support the Patient Assistance Transport Scheme (PATS).
The scheme which provides financial assistance to regional patients travelling to major centres for treatment for cancer or other illnesses. Read more
Health Alliance seeks federal engagement
March 1, 2010
The National Rural Health Alliance has criticised the Federal Government’s “hands off” response to the Senate’s inquiry into patient assisted travel schemes.
Alliance chair Jenny May said Commonwealth investment was needed. Read more
Liberals pledge cash for travel scheme
February 25, 2010
The Liberal Party has pledged an additional $4 million over four years to the South Australian Patient Assistance Transport Scheme (PATS) if it wins the March 20 election.
The PATS program makes specialist medical services more accessible to rural South Australians by assisting with the cost of transport and accommodation expenses when travelling more than 100km (one way) to the nearest medical specialist. Read more
Call to support regional cancer patients
February 16, 2010
Cancer Council of SA is calling on the State Government to provide more support for South East cancer patients amid revelations that patients only receive a $30 rebate per night for accommodation and 16 cents per kilometre to travel to Adelaide for life-saving treatment.
The Cancer Council has launched a campaign to improve the help given to regional cancer patients in the lead-up to next month’s state election. Read more
Head lice ‘census’ under way
February 12, 2010
Amid new reports of head lice in Mount Gambier schools, the first ever census of head lice has been launched to collect data on the nature of the unwelcome little parasite that everyone dreads.
The census, in the form of an online survey, is part of this week’s National Head Lice Awareness Week to provide parents and schools with up-to-date information on finding, treating and preventing head lice. Read more
February asthma epidemic predicted
February 3, 2010
As the new school year gets underway, the National Asthma Council Australia has warned parents, teachers and health professionals to prepare for a corresponding spike in asthma emergencies.
According to National Asthma Council Australia chairman, general practitioner Dr Noela Whitby, the “February epidemic” is a well documented phenomenon that will hit in a couple of weeks. Read more
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