Health

Local MPs join the petition push

Two local Members of Parliament with shadow health portfolios have offered their collective support to The Leader’s petition for a new regional Barossa Hospital, which is ramping up in momentum. Member for Schubert, Mrs Ashton Hurn MP, Shadow...

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Mel Siri

12 Feb 2025

Health

South Aussie men, ‘Same Goes For You’

New ABS data funded by Cancer Council shows that men are still less likely to use sun protection than women, with around three in four South Aussie men not applying adequate sunscreen last summer. With UV levels soaring to extreme levels, Cancer...

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Hospital suites could entice specialists to Barossa

By Mel JaunayFor almost as long as he can remember, Ian Plush’s life has involved visits to hospitals and specialist doctors. Diagnosed with diabetes at the age of four, the now 58-year-old from Nuriootpa spent a good portion of his early life...

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Planting Seeds of Hope for a new Barossa Hospital

*This story contains details which some readers may find distressing. Often, a person is at their most vulnerable when experiencing any kind of mental health condition or problem, and the thought of having to travel far from home can escalate things...

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David adds his voice to hospital call

By Mel JaunayTwo years on from the sad and sudden passing of Barossa and Districts Health Advisory Council Presiding Member, Elizabeth Haebich, husband David has added his voice to the urgent call for funding for a new Barossa Hospital. A former...

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Mel Jaunay

15 Jan 2025

Health

Nurse success for Barossa Ostomy Support Group

Health services have improved for Barossa, Gawler and Southern Fleurieu residents living with stoma and continence conditions with the appointment of two new community-based Stomal Therapy and Continence Nurses. Rachel Carr is working across the...

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BAFFC backs Barossa Hospital

Julie Combe and Helen Williams know what it’s like to receive cancer treatment, with both women experiencing their own personal cancer diagnosis. Without a shadow of a collective doubt, Julie, BAFFC Chairperson and Helen, BAFFC Vice-Chairperson...

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The Leader

11 Dec 2024

Health

Pete’s one step ahead

A Freeling resident has become the first person in South Australia to be fitted with the newest state of the art, titanium prosthetic limb. Peter Siri last week travelled to Prostek at Mile End for a two-hour induction with Manager and Prosthetist...

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The Leader

11 Dec 2024

Health

For the first time in three decades, women living with endometriosis will now have access to a new treatment on the PBS.

For the first time in three decades, women living with endometriosis will now have access to a new treatment on the PBS. Dienogest (Visanne) will be listed for the first time to treat endometriosis. According to the Department of Health and Aged Care...

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The Leader

04 Dec 2024

Health

Melanoma Genomic testing launched

Australia is the skin cancer capital of the world, with over 1.5 million biopsies performed a year resulting in approximately 17,000 invasive melanomas diagnosed. Tragically, each year, approximately 1,400 people die from this form of cancer...

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The Leader

04 Dec 2024

Health

Get support for life-limiting illness

Learning you, or someone you love, have been diagnosed with a life-limiting illness is unimaginable. Knowing what to do next can be overwhelming. Palliative Care Connect is a statewide service in South Australia that provides information vi...

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The Leader

30 Oct 2024

Health

Mental health gap to be addressed under pilot plan

By Mel Jaunay A pilot plan to help connect mental health patients with psychosocial support services is set to roll out in the Barossa, as soon as suitable funding can be secured. Following a workshop in March with local mental health stakeholders...

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Mel Jaunay

21 Aug 2024

Health

Advocacy success for Barossa Ostomy Support Group

After more than a year of advocacy, the Barossa Ostomy Support group has received approval to recruit a stomal therapy/continence nurse to service the Barossa and Gawler area. Catering to a broad range of ostomates, including those with colostomy...

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The Leader

21 Aug 2024