A new community education initiative, being delivered by Central Gippsland Health, is designed to build confidence and practical skills for parents and carers navigating challenging conversations with adolescents. Talking to Your Teen – Health and Lifestyle Series comprises three sessions covering topics that significantly impact young people’s wellbeing today and things parents and carers find challenging to navigate: healthy eating and body image, harm reduction and mental

The Wellington Big Blokes BBQ is supporting Central Gippsland Health to improve the early detection and treatment of men with prostate cancer. The committee has presented another $52,000 to CGH and $40,000 to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, bringing the total amount raised over nine years to more than $900,000. CGH Chief Executive Officer, Michele Gardner, accepted the donation, thanking the committee for its years of support. “Men in regional and rural areas fac

Heyfield Hospital will celebrate 100 years of service to the community with a special event on Sunday 29 March. The celebration will also mark 30 years of service for Laurina Lodge aged care facility. Heyfield Hospital Chair, Raelene Hanratty, encouraged people to join in the free celebration of both milestones with a barbecue lunch, tours of the facilities, activities for children and contributions from past and present staff and board members. “The hospital and aged care fa