Docrors retire after caring for Parkes patients for over 30 years
Long serving doctors to the Parkes community Dr Christina Carroll and Dr David Harwood are retiring. The pair, who are also husband and wife, have been serving the community for more than 30 years at...
View ArticleStudents arrive for Bush Bursary program
Two medical students with an interest in rural medicine have been welcomed to Deniliquin and district this week. Miranda Wallace and Ashlee Negrone are being hosted by Edward River Council as part of...
View ArticleRural and regional doctors calling for Medicare reform
Dr Ross Lamplugh, Ochre’s co-founder and chair, says it’s becoming harder to recruit and retain doctors in the bush. The post Rural and regional doctors calling for Medicare reform appeared first on...
View ArticleFarewell and thank you, Dr Robert Reed
Bourke has lost a familiar and valuable citizen, with Dr Robert Reed retiring from his role at Ochre Health. Dr Reed said it was time for him to return to the ‘calmer waters’ of old age and his family...
View ArticleComprehensive care in Casey
Since joining the team at Ochre Medical Centre Casey in November, Dr Khalid Shareef has enjoyed getting to know new patients, as well as re-connecting with existing patients. The post Comprehensive...
View ArticleFlu vaccinations to protect you and your family
Annual flu vaccinations protect families and communities from virus transmission and serious illness. Here are your key questions answered: Should my family and I get vaccinated against the flu? Yes,...
View ArticleMenopause support for women in the Central West
Ochre Health has joined forces with New South Wales Health to provide more vital menopause support for women in the Central West. The post Menopause support for women in the Central West appeared first...
View Article2023 Ochre registrars enjoying their time in Oakey
Alex Schreiber and Ben Worrall have settled into their year-long placement in Oakey after joining the practice at the start of the year. The post 2023 Ochre registrars enjoying their time in Oakey...
View ArticleCoonamble welcomes new GP-in-training
Coonamble has welcomed a brand new doctor to town, Justine Thomson, who started at Ochre health at the start of March. The post Coonamble welcomes new GP-in-training appeared first on Ochre Health.
View ArticleNew doctors for Lithgow
Doctor Jennifer Suen has become one of the region’s newest medical professionals, joining Ochre Medical Centre. The post New doctors for Lithgow appeared first on Ochre Health.
View ArticleHalf an hour could cost… or save… your life!
Every 30 minutes an Australian dies from heart disease – and it takes 30 minutes or less to conduct a Heart Health Check Just think of cricketing legend Shane Warne, whose life was tragically cut short...
View ArticleLithgow welcome Doctors Suen and Sarwar to Ochre Medical Centre
Doctor Hasan Sarwar has also joined Ochre Medical Centre. Doctor Sarwar graduated from Bangladesh with Bachelors in Medicine and Surgery. He went on to complete a Masters of Surgery (Paediatrics). The...
View ArticleNew doctor is keen to make a difference
The new GP at Ochre Medical Centre Smithton, Dr Apampa Olusegun, is on a mission to bring a broad range of medical skills to the community. The post New doctor is keen to make a difference appeared...
View ArticleMaleny’s new doctor: A well travelled all rounder!
“I went into medicine because I like people,” says Dr Chris Sadler, who has recently joined Ochre Medical Centre Maleny. The post Maleny’s new doctor: A well travelled all rounder! appeared first on...
View ArticleAngel Flight plan to transport rural doctors
(Subscribers only) Angel Flight is seeking government backing for a transport initiative – in partnership with Ochre – it believes is already making a difference to the rural doctor crisis in...
View ArticleMedicine: a family calling for new Tea Gardens doctor
Dr Syed Qaisir has joined Ochre Medical Centre Tea Gardens – and he’s delighted to finally settle down in the region. The post Medicine: a family calling for new Tea Gardens doctor appeared first on...
View ArticleApples to beat a nasty cancer
300 Australians will be diagnosed with bowel cancer this week – talking to your doctor, regular bowel screening and plenty of fibre can save you being one of them! Bowel cancer will be diagnosed in 300...
View ArticleOAM for Dr Stephen Morris
(Subscribers only) Dr Stephen Morris from Parkes has given 36 years to rural medicine and has been recognised on the King’s Birthday 2023 Honours List with an OAM The post OAM for Dr Stephen Morris...
View ArticleA lifetime of good will
The late Dr Michael Simpson received the Medal (OAM) of the Order of Australia in the General Division for his service to the community of Montville. The post A lifetime of good will appeared first on...
View ArticleIt’s time you took the time to avoid diabetes
Have you gained weight recently? Are you drinking more? Exercising less? Are you over 35? A type 2 diabetes test only takes a minute. We recommend talking to your doctor and getting checked. For...
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