Jun 7, 2018 | Improving Rural Health, Latest News
The Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says Gippslanders seeking a career in health are being restricted by Monash University policy. During a speech in Federal Parliament, Mr Chester said he was concerned about the direction taken by the university in...
Jun 5, 2018 | Improving Rural Health, Latest News
Australia’s largest independent hearing service provider, National Hearing Care (NHC), has opened its doors in Sale. A silent yet pervasive health issue, one in six Australians suffer from some degree of hearing loss. With an aging population, this is expected to...
Jun 4, 2018 | Improving Rural Health, Latest News
The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has welcomed State Government funding for a residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre near Bairnsdale. Mr Chester said today’s announcement of on-going funding by Victoria’s Minister for Mental Health Martin...
May 31, 2018 | Improving Rural Health, Latest News
New equipment at Orbost Medical Clinic has helped to improve the diagnosis and treatment of patients. The clinic received $13,000 from the Federal Government to buy much-needed, modern medical equipment. The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester visited the...
May 21, 2018 | Improving Rural Health, Latest News
A life-changing breast cancer medication that would otherwise cost patients around $71,820 per year will be listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester said the listing on the PBS of ribociclib (Kisqali®) from...
