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Hepatitis A Outbreak

The Victorian Department of Health has been notified of a number of cases of Hepatitis A in the Berwick area, in families associated with the Berwick Early Learning Centre.

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Peter James celebrates 25 years of caring

Peter James celebrates 25 years of caring

Earlier this month the Peter James Centre celebrated 25 years of providing dedicated care to tens of thousands of patients.

Recognising Victoria’s outstanding nurses and midwives

Recognising Victoria’s outstanding nurses and midwives

The 2010 State Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards are calling for nominations.


Parents of newborns offered free whooping cough vaccine

Parents of newborns offered free whooping cough vaccine

Parents of newborn babies are being encouraged to protect their babies by protecting themselves with a free vaccine against whooping cough.

Careers in mental health: intriguing, challenging and rewarding

Careers in mental health: intriguing, challenging and rewarding

Interested in a career of mental health? Do you aspire to make a difference to the quality of life for people with a mental illness?